Q&A

This program does not replace mental health therapy. Although I have a certification from an accredited university for animal assisted therapy, I am not a licenced mental health professional. The llamas are the therapists! I just use techniques that have been proven to be beneficial in improving these challenges. I would suggest using this in tandem with help from a mental health professional. 

They sure do...just only at each other! I have never been spit at by a llama, although I have been caught in the cross fire, and let me tell you it doesn't smell good. Spitting is one of the main ways that llamas will communicate negative emotions with each other. This typically occurs when there is food involved, the males and females are too close in proximity, a baby tries to nurse on the wrong female, or the males are feeling competative! It is possible to be spit at by a llama if you aren't respecting their space and following their cues, but is highly unlikely to happen.

Parents are always welcome to stay and observe, and may be required depending on the age of the child.

Like spending time with any large animal there are risks invovled. We have great facilites though, that provide the best possible environment to keep both the people and animals involved safe. This includes a chute to help secure the animals while brushing to prevent any injuries from unexpected kicks and different sized pens to seperate any difficult animals. I will also spend a substantial amount of time during the first few sessions helping teach the kids about llama behaviors and observing the llamas from outside of the pasture to help them identify any possible dangers. Luckily we have many different animals to choose from, and will only use the most trusted well-trained llamas when working with your kids!