THE LATEST FROM THE RANCH
Training Videos
Follow along with the training journey of our Ranch resident animals.
Why Training Other Species Can Make You a Better Dog Trainer
At the Ranch, we have three very different species, so the opportunity to see two or three different learning styles…
First Training Session
We recently welcomed a new resident animal to The Ranch! Beso is an almost 14-year-old female llama who was in…
Top Considerations for Working With Multiple Animals
What is the secret to successfully working with multiple animals? Ken Ramirez offers and explores his top three considerations to…
Training Separately, While Together!
The alpacas are comfortable in their social group and become nervous if separated. However, separation is at times a necessity,…
The Importance of Reading Body Language
Last year one-year old Karma and 10-year-old Mr. Miyagi began compatibility training, but the pandemic and distance made it challenging…
Introducing New Animals
When introducing new animals, it’s essential to set up the animals for success by carefully managing the environment and progressing…
Teaching to Share Attention
We rescued our alpacas from a meat farm three years ago. Previously shy, skittish, and standoffish – they are now…
Ending a Training Session, Positively II
In this video, Ken demonstrates another way to end a session to minimize frustration and create clarity for Marlin.…
Ending a Training Session, Positively
When you are ready to end a training session, what can you do to minimize frustration and create clarity for…
Kinder Goats Adapting Quickly
Our new Kinder goats, Rhodie and Dobie, are adapting and learning quickly! They are now ready to come out of…
Kinder Goats Meet the Alpacas
After 10 days at The Ranch, we introduced 4-month-old Kinder goats, Rhodie and Dobie, to the alpacas for the first…
Eating is a Behavior
Recently 3.5-month-old Kinder goats, Rhodie and Dobie, joined the Ranch family. The first step Ken Ramirez took is to teach…
Training for Novelty
What’s another key to successful medical training? Teach the animal to expect the unexpected. In this video, Ken and Lisa…
Training Goats for Success with Oral Medication
Don’t wait until your animals need medication, train it as a learned behavior!…
Teaching Name Targets – Part II
Ken began teaching a name target (yellow star) to 3-year-old mini-donkey Sparkle about a month ago. Since then she’s made…
Benefits of Consent Behaviors
There are many benefits to teaching an animal to indicate consent for participation in medical behaviors. By teaching the animal…
Teaching Name Targets
There are so many benefits to teaching an animal a name target. It helps an animal know where to go…
Corgi and Beagle Sparring
They may be small, but they’ve got big personalities! Little Corgi is on the playground getting sparring lessons from Beagle,…
Training Session with Skittish Goats
Dane and Neo, our skittish one-year old Nigerian Dwarf goats, are still getting used to life at the Ranch. They…
The 6 Most Overlooked Fundamentals of Successful Training
As a consultant, Ken Ramirez is asked to critique training sessions, evaluate program designs, and help problem-solve. Each client presents…
Training Multiple Animals
How do you train multiple animals at once? During a Live from The Ranch broadcast, Ken Ramirez demonstrated, first working…
Blanca’s Big Training Session
What a great training session, full of many firsts! During a Live From The Ranch broadcast, Ken Ramirez worked with…
Goat Walk
During a Live From The Ranch broadcast, Ken Ramirez issued a #KPCTtrainingchallenge to teach the animals in our lives to…
Animal Husbandry: Head and Mouth
We’ve shared some videos illustrating the importance of practicing body and paw tactile to teach our animals how to be…
Animal Husbandry: Paw Tactile & Nail Trims
Last week we shared a video illustrating the importance of practicing full body tactile. This is from the same session,…
Animal Husbandry: Body Tactile
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Trailer-Loading Training
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Dane and Neo Meet the KONG Wobbler
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Students First Training Session
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Training Medical Behaviors: Tactile Exam
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Mini-Donkey Enrichment: Food Puzzle
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Training Basics with Beagle the Goat
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Mini-Donkey Halter Training
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Goat Enrichment: Toy Dinosaur
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The Importance of Mechanical Skills
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Introducing Dane & Neo
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Training Medical Behaviors Without Poisoning Your Relationships
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Ken & Sparkle Demonstrate for Students at The Ranch
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Scotty & Corgi are Introduced to Recalls
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Taking Turns Training Alpacas
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The Ranch Experience
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Dive Deep: Advanced Training Course
Is Dive Deep: An Advanced Training Course at The Ranch right for you? Here Ken Ramirez shares his thoughts on…
Training for Professionals
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Goat Enrichment: Obstacle Course
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What Can a Slight Change in the Environment Do?
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Introducing New Goats
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Alpaca Enrichment
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1st Training Session with Nigerian Dwarf Goats
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Alpaca Recall on Cue
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Dog Dremel Training with Marlin
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Alpaca Halter Training
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Favorite Moments from 2018 at The Ranch
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Stationing and Learning a Name Target
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Ranch Experience Course | Student Training
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Goat Enrichment
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Dive Deep Course: Student Training
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Mini-Donkey Cooperative Care
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Goat Recall & Enrichment
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Alpaca Training
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Miyagi Verbal Recall
VERBAL RECALL WITH MIYAGIWhat do we do at the Ranch when class isn’t in session? Train! In the video above,…
Introducing Marlin & Tulip
TULIP & MARLIN TOGETHERThis is the first time Marlin and Tulip have shared the same space. Since Marlin’s arrival one…
Meet Our Newest Resident Animal at the Ranch
MEET MARLIN!The video above is of Marlin’s first time in the pasture. He is so happy!Our newest Ranch resident is…
Mini Donkey Grooming
MINI DONKEY GROOMINGJOIN US AT THE RANCHLearn more or Register today!View the complete schedule…
Mini Donkey Enrichment – Exercise Ball
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Mini-Donkey Recall
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Mini Donkey Enrichment – Street Cleaning Brushes
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Aerial Tour
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Miyagi 1st Introduction to Rottie
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Intro to Cowbell: Teaching Goats a Reliable Recall at The Ranch
INTRO TO COWBELLTEACHING GOATS A RELIABLE RECALL AT THE RANCH One of our first goals with the ranch animals is…
Mini Donkey Brushing
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Rottie’s 1st Session
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Facebook Live Tour
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