THE METHOD I'M USING
It's an extension of the targetting. Just a fun thing really. Once the llama is target-wise, it is a simple matter to hold it above his head and, little-by-little, rewarding each small step, move the target around in a circular pattern until target and llama have finally gone full-circle. There is a tendency at first for the llama to turn back before the halfway point to get his reward, but once he has gone beyond this point it is pretty easy to get the full
circle.
At this stage when the exercise is secure, a verbal cue can be added. I
use "Turn aroundabout". Gradually, the target can be dispensed
with and, hands now free, a hand sign can be cued in. I use a finger describing
an "O" shape in front of the llama's nose.
If you can add anything to my work or have any questions or comments, please e-mail me.
