Services Offered (please scroll down to view description):

Ranch Sitting-Daily Care
Ranch Sitting-Overnight Care
Camelidynamics Clinics
Camp Cria
Cria Handling Lessons (Bringing Up Baby)
Private Handling Lessons
Alpaca & Llama Confidence Course
Consultations
Herd Management Help

Ranch Sitting Service for Alpaca and Llama Owners Do You Need Time Away? No Worries! Tiffany Miller is a professional, experienced ranch sitter, camelid handler and trainer, small ranch manager and certified Camelidynamics Practitioner.  Daily Ranch Sitting Feed/grain/water according to your daily schedule Stall cleaning Movement of animals in/out of barn/pastures as determined by you Feed/water additional animals (barn cat, dog) Basic first aid, as needed *Communication with your vet and help for your animals in event of an emergency *Emergencies are handled with the utmost care, respect and professionalism. However, due to the constraints of DAILY CARE (see job description below)I cannot guarantee I will be on ranch at time of emergency. I can guarantee I will deal with it promptly upon arriving. The Job Tiffany arrives once each day to feed, grain, water, clean stalls and check the health and safety of your animals, including barn cat or guardian dog. She will follow your guidelines and look for any changes in herd health, move animals in and out of pastures/barns and insure gates are secure before leaving. This is not overnight care, but provides an appropriate level of care for your animals while you take that necessary trip. Length of stay each day is dependent on the size of your ranch. For example, a ranch with 13 animals usually requires about 1 1/2 to 2 hours of work each day for feeding, cleaning, etc. Contact Tiffany or call 360-254-2163 for availability. References by request, please ask! Will Daily Care be enough? If you are going out of town for just a few days, live within a 2-hour drive from Vancouver, Washington, have neighbors nearby who can be on the look out for emergencies overnight and you want a professional ranch sitter to care for your herd this is the service for you! Cost, determined by ranch size: 2-12 camelids $55/day + mileage 13-25 camelids $70/day + mileage 26-45 camelids $85/day + mileage 46-75 camelids $100/day + mileage   Contact Tiffany or call 360-254-2163

1-Day Camelidynamics Basic Clinic You should attend a 1-Day Clinic if: You have a difficult camelid and you are unsure about what to do You want to learn how to safely, respectfully, efficiently handle your animals in a fun way You don't want a rodeo when you catch or halter your camelid You have read The Camelid Companion You are a new alpaca or llama owner/breeder You are researching alpacas or llamas and are still deciding if they are the livestock choice for you You have attended a 1-Day or 2-Day Basics Clinic before and want to refine your skills You show your alpacas or llamas You are considering llama or alpaca 4-H for your children You love to have fun You want to learn how to reduce stress in your life    Attend (or host) a clinic and learn:      The Camelidynamics approach to working with camelids      How to manage animal movement with your body position      The importance of balance and how to achieve it      About using physics NOT force      About safe, comfortable and effective haltering and halter fit      Why host a clinic?   • Valuable marketing opportunity for animals • Way to showcase your ranch/organization • Opportunity to get hands-on guidance with your own animals • Valuable service for a llama or alpaca club/organization for its membership. • Effective networking tool with like-minded camelid enthusiasts contact Tiffany or click here to sign up to host or attend a class!

Camp Cria

A 6-week weaning and training service meant to provide a safe environment where the cria can run, play and bond with other newly weaned crias while being handled and trained in preparation for the show ring.

The first week that the cria is on ranch everything is low-key. Because being away from mom is scary our focus is to calmy reassure them of their new routine while they are meeting new friends and bonding.

The second week I start hands-on work. I begin slowly with an introduction to handling and work into haltering, leading and using obstacles. 

Lessons are three times a week.
I work with them in a group.

The fourth week the cria's owners arrive at White Oak Alpacas to participate in a half-day Handler's Class where they will learn about the basics of Camelidynamics, using physics not force, balance and how it relates to handling camelids and safe, comfortable, effective halter fit. The sixth-and final week-culminates in Graduation Day. Depending on the interests of the owners we will have either a Mock Show or Alpaca Confidence Course.
This day showcases the animals progress over the six weeks, provides a time for questions and answers and is the day the cria is brought back home. Click here to sign up or for more information!

~Next class starts October 1, 2007

Cria Handling Lessons (Bringing up baby)

Using the Camelidynamics approach Tiffany will teach you how to bring up your new cria in a respectful, kind and efficient way.

Teach your new cria to trust you early on! Lay a foundation of respectful interaction between you and your animals that can prevent unwanted behaviors from developing.

Series of six hands-on lessons for your young cria (with mom present). On your ranch. These lessons are a precursor to halter training, leading and other lessons.  

Click here to sign up for a class or for more information.

Private Handling Lessons Just me, you and your camelid(s). Or, invite up to three others to join you and bring their animals along.    As a certified Camelidynamics Practitioner I will work one-on-one with you! Learn the best way to approach your animal(s), correct unwanted behavior and get instant feedback as you learn new hands-on techniques that are KIND, RESPECTFUL, EFFICIENT and FUN. Learn how to calm your animals, catch them without a lot of drama and halter without a fight. It can be done! Great for new breeders or veterans who need to further develop their skills in working hands-on with their animals. This class is also helpful for those who would like some hands-on time with alpacas or llamas but don't have their animals at home yet.   Click here to sign up or for more information. Alpaca and Llama Confidence Course This is one of my favorite classes to teach and is co-taught with Karin Finch of White Oak Alpacas. Attend this half-day class and learn how to use the labyrinth, weave poles, jumps and more to build your camelid's confidence in you as a handler. Using obstacles during training helps teach your animal to focus, think and learn. And, it's a lot of fun! This is a great way to prepare your camelids for show season. I supply the obstacles. Minimum of 4 handlers and animals. Sign-Up for a class today! Consultations Unsure of where to start? Need help with barn design or pasture layout? As you work to develop your goals for your animals you may need guidance. A consultation with Tiffany will provide you with her recommendations and the most efficient way to reach your goals. Contact Tiffany today Herd Management Help Whether you have 2 or 82 camelids put Tiffany's knowledge of camelid behavior and her kind, respectful and efficient philosophy of animal handling to work for you on herd health day! Tiffany can provide efficient, hands-on help as you accomplish your herd management tasks for the day, such as: toenail trimming administering shots weights oral medication and more Minimum 2-Hour appointment

Note: I am not a veterinarian and cannot offer medical advise