Do Camels Make Good Pets?

Insights from Years of Hands-On Experience (and mistakes!) Becoming a camel owner is a journey filled with excitement, wonder, and—let’s be honest—a bit of uncertainty. If you’ve found yourself Googling, “How to care for a camel?” only to hit a wall of sparse, inconsistent information, you’re not alone. Camels are truly one-of-a-kind animals, and caring for them requires a unique approach. A one-size-fits-all method just doesn’t work. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over my years as a camel owner, trainer, and educator, it’s this: camel care often means learning by doing. There will be successes, yes, but there will also be missteps, and occasionally, heartbreak.  I’ve been through it all— from minor hiccups, steep learning curves, and some truly gut-wrenching losses. These experiences shaped my understanding of camels and deepened my respect for their complexity and resilience. It’s why I’m so passionate about sharing what I’ve learned, not just to make life easier for other camel enthusiasts, but also to ensure these amazing animals get the care they deserve and to encourage more camel ownership worldwide. My goal is to help like-minded, compassionate people like you—whether you’re already caring for camels or just considering it—together we can give camel’s the healthiest, happiest lives possible and debunk the misinformation that got me caught out on more than a few occasions.  From this I’ve developed practical, proven strategies for camel husbandry that focus on prevention, building trust, and truly understanding these fascinating creatures. And the best part? You don’t have to learn the hard way like I did. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camel-channel Buy My Book: https://tinyurl.com/camel-husbandry-book ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert and author she is here to act as your camel guide!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a deeper understanding of *Self* in order to support peaceful connections with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------

Whether camels are kept for pleasure, milking, or operational purposes like tourism, all camels benefit from training. Not only does it strengthen their bond and trust with humans, but it also enables safe and effective handling and management, particularly in situations such as parasite management and veterinary care.  By establishing strong foundations from the outset, both camels and handlers can thrive in a less stressful environment, fostering mutual understanding and respect. Let’s discover the five steps in basic camel training. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/camel-channel-youtube ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert,  she is here to act as your camel mentor!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a peaceful connection with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Make sure you subscribe to my channel to never miss a episode. ----------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------

There are two main species of camels: the Dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus),  in addition to these there are the hybrid breeds of camels and the wild Mongolian bactrian camel. Let's explore the breeds in more details. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/camel-channel-youtube ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert,  she is here to act as your camel mentor!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a peaceful connection with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Make sure you subscribe to my channel to never miss a episode. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Let me introduce you to camel behaviour, training, handling  & wellbeing via my free eBook, get it now over at https://.camelchannel.com

For a person who is new to camels, not being able to read a camel’s body language can be intimidating, but the good news is, that any individual can learn to read a camel’s body language. Let's go through the 6 most common body language movements in a camel. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/camel-channel-youtube ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert,  she is here to act as your camel mentor!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a peaceful connection with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Make sure you subscribe to my channel to never miss a episode. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Let me introduce you to camel behaviour, training, handling  & wellbeing via my free eBook, get it now over at https://.camelchannel.com

 What SHOULD a camel eat? Camel’s will eat many different things, even things that aren’t good for them, but that doesn’t warrant correct feeding.    A big myth that people (particularly in Australia) have about camels that they will eat crappy hays and feeds and often stockfeed places will try to sell these to new camel owners, only for the owner to have sick camels either soon after feeding or months after (remember camels are survival animals, they WILL hide their symptoms). Tune into this episode to learn 3 Camel Feeding Rules to follow. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/camel-channel-youtube ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert,  she is here to act as your camel mentor!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a peaceful connection with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Make sure you subscribe to my channel to never miss a episode. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Let me introduce you to camel behaviour, training, handling  & wellbeing via my free eBook, get it now over at https://.camelchannel.com

Camels are very sensitive creatures, yet can seem aloof in their demeanour, given this they are susceptible to experience trauma easily, especially if you don’t know how a camel thinks and how to handle them in a way that they understand. Podcast: Traumatised Camels: Signs & Recovery Mentioned: The Camel Channel Academy ( https://.camelchannel.com/membership ) ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes YouTube:  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert,  she is here to act as your camel mentor!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a peaceful connection with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Make sure you subscribe to my channel to never miss a video. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Let me introduce you to camel behaviour, training, handling  & wellbeing via my free eBook, get it now over at https://.camelchannel.com

ou know those moments when you begin to become interested in something (aka like camels) then suddenly more and more “camel Things” and “camel people” enter your realm…?   Well, for our podcast guest today, Amy Christmas, from One Woman Caravan her entire world and life opened up because of Camels and lead her to opportunities and experiences she couldn’t have dreamed up, and now, because of her challenging experiences of moving abroad to Qatar (from the UK) and trying to gain information on camels - yes, even in a Middle Eastern “camel country” she’s now sharing stories from women all over the world on their experience within The World of camels.     You’re going to love this episode so Stay tuned for more. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Get my eBook: Introduction To Camels now over at https://.camelchannel.com ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- You can connect with me over at: Website: http://camelchannel.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/camelchanneltribe Instagram: http://instagram.com/camel_channel iTunes Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/camelchannelitunes Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/camel-channel ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Tara Lea is a camel behaviourist, wellness & energy expert,  she is here to act as your camel mentor!   Tara is the FOUNDER of The CAMEL CHANNEL ACADEMY Tribe (aka membership) helping people get a deeper understanding of camel behaviour, energy & wellness by creating the space for a peaceful connection with these amazing animals so you can achieve your wildest camel dreams & goals!  ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Make sure you subscribe to my channel to never miss a video. ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Let me introduce you to camel behaviour, training, handling  & wellbeing via my free eBook, get it now over at https://.camelchannel.com

In this 'Camel Vet Explains' short Dr Margie Bale gives us the answer to why camels are so susceptible to parasites. If you'd like to learn more about this topic, please consider becoming a member of the Camel Channel Academy where you will get full access to the entire Camel vet. Talk with Dr Margie Bale: https://camelchannel.com/membership

The truth is, not all camels will be a good match for you.   Worse still, there are no dating sites to match camels to people *wink!*   I never advise people who are keen to buy camels to just “buy a camel or two.”    Over the years that I’ve been teaching people about camels, and in some cases 'matching’ them to their first few camels (yeah, call me the Camel Match Maker LOL), I’ve discovered that most people don’t consider their own personality & a camel’s personality when buying their first camels - which is ironic, since you’ll be spending many many years (like 30+ years) with them.   I can see it from a mile away when people try to force their camel-human relationship to work. Sometimes it just doesn't work, it’s not a good match and it’s time to move on (so much of this sounds like human romance hey! LOL).   In this Camel Channel podcast episode I talk about how you can match yourself with a camel using the tips & advice I give to help you have a harmonious relationship & life with the camels you choose, whether it be as a camel pet or a working camel.

Having a camel as a pet is one of the most enjoyable things to experience. Sure, they aren’t dog sized (but kinda ‘dog like’ in behaviour) and they require particular husbandry requirements specific to camels.    Knowledge is power to pet camel ownership!    Many people across the globe are enjoying their ‘Pet Camel’ in a variety of ways from pleasure riding and trekking to simply just being with their camel.   In this video, I explain what you need to know to have a pet camel.    I cover things like: Housing Camel behaviours Husbandry Requirements Training & Handling requirements