Can you train an Alpaca to use a dog door?

It's not a good idea to have an alpaca as a pet. They're herd animals, and are far happier with others of their own kind, or at least sheep or goats for company. read more

It's not a good idea to have an alpaca as a pet. They're herd animals, and are far happier with others of their own kind, or at least sheep or goats for company. read more

But calm training, rewarding with food, and patience can allow an alpaca to learn to do all kinds of things, from showy stuff to simple passive behaviors like staying still when in a harness. Often a simple clicker, the same tool you’d use for a dog or horse, is the best tool for training an alpaca. read more

Having a dog door can be great for dog’s and their owners because they give the dog a bit more freedom to go in and out of the house as they please and owners won’t have to wake up early in the morning to take the dog for a morning walk. read more