How to Tame a Llama

Llamas are members of the camel family and are known for being large yet gentle animals. People with farms or large grassy areas can have a pet llama, provided enough time is available to properly care for the animal. Taming and training a llama to be a pet and social with people requires you to work with the animal on a regular basis.

Things You'll Need

  • Brush or brooms in variety of lengths(soft bristles)
  • Hairbrush (natural bristles)
  • Grain
  • Hay
  • Salt lick
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Instructions

    • 1

      Start taming your llama when it is young. if you wait until the llama has reached adulthood, many of the llama's characteristics will be set and will make taming more difficult.

    • 2

      Groom your llama one to two times per week. Start by using a long-handled broom or brush for the first few groomings, paying specific attention to the feet and legs of the llama. Once the animal is comfortable with you brushing the fur on the legs, use a shorter-handled brush. Continue using shorter-length instruments until the llama allows you to pet it.

    • 3

      Walk with your llama as it roams through the pen or area it is housed in. Talk to your llama and reward the animal with a few bites of grain. Make sure you keep a pocket or bag full of hay, grain or salt with you when working with your llama if you will be using treats as a reward for allowing you to pet and interact with the animal.

    • 4

      Allow visitors to approach the llama, though keep all guests outside of the pen, fence or gate. Allow the llama to get accustomed to being around people and hearing noises. Once the llama adjusts, it will become more tame as it is used to various sounds, people and smells.