One of the most common questions we get asked is “what’s the difference between dromedary and bactrian camel behaviours?” Which is like asking a parent “who is your favourite child?” Beside the obvious – that dromedary camels have one hump and bactrian camels have 2 humps, the answer to this question is complex […]
Category Archives: Cameleer Academy
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Apr
Apr
Reading the body language of camels can be a bit of a challenge as camels can seem bit aloof in their nature. Camel’s don’t show obvious signs of dislike as a horse would. For instance camels don’t put their ears back before defending themselves. For a person who is new to camels, […]
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Mar
Mar
We understand that as a passionate camel owner and lover that you want to do the right thing by the camels you get the pleasure of handling and or having as pets, but we also understand, from regular feedback from camel owners, is that it’s not always easy to understand how the camel thinks and […]
20
Feb
Feb
How to start (or expand on) your own camel biz. This was one of our LIVE videos in our Cameleer Academy membership group, where we offering live camel training, handling & husbandry/wellbeing videos for all membership to enhance their camel skills and knowledge. Perfect video for you to watch if you’re considering starting a camel […]
14
Feb
Feb
The reason anything is feared is, because 9 times out of 10, it’s misunderstood and therefore something to be feared. Why doesn’t everyone own a dog? Because not everyone understands dogs, but those of us that have a dog know they are one of the greatest companions you’ll ever have. Most people can’t understand why […]
Camel Training, Camel Training Videos, Cameleer Academy, Uncategorized
Camel Training: How To Approach Camels Respectfully
02
Feb
Feb
How To Approach a Camel in a Respectful Way, video tutorial Watch above or Listen on the Podcast Or… Play below… TRANSCRIPT: Did you know that there’s a way to approach camels without seeming like a threat to them? Not only does this way show the camel that you’re not an imposter, but also […]
03
Jan
Jan
Do you ever wonder if you’re teaching your camels the right thing when you’re training & handling them? Hey It’s Tara and today I’m going to share with you one of the most common mistakes made when training and handling camels. The most common mistake made when handling & training camels is….Follow through! …. Not […]
Camel Expedition, Camel Trekking, Cameleer Academy, Outback Treks
Charity Camel Treks How To Do Your Own
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Oct
Oct
Admittedly, we LIVE for charity camel treks! Between us (Russel & Tara) we’ve managed to raise over $30,000 for charities that are close to our hearts and we encourage others to do the same, hence this new podcast all about how YOU can do your own charity camel trek. Although the title suggests that […]
Camel Equipment, Camel Husbandry, Camel Training, Cameleer Academy
Camel Toys – Do They Need Them and Are They Dangerous?
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Jul
Jul
We all want to do the right thing by our animals, in this case our camels, but sometimes the lack of understanding of a camel’s psychology – their way of thinking – can do more harm than good. The truth is that to gain a good understanding of a camel’s psychology takes years of being […]
05
Jul
Jul
If you’re a camel owner or care for camels in one way or another this blog post is for you! The truth is that we humans take an animal from its wild and natural habitat, so we can admire, work with, get to know and understand them more. For thousands of years humans have been […]
