The Big Question: What is a LGD?

In my work with LGDs (Livestock Guardian Dogs), I ran into this question more than any other.  It takes many different forms, but essentially what everyone wants to know is what a LGD is, what a LG… Source: The Big … Continue reading

Dixie and her Goats

Dixie, at 17 months old, is nearly ready to start guarding the goats (and chickens) full time without supervision. She is allowed to be loose while I am home to watch her, but still must be tied if I will … Continue reading

Farm Update: February 2nd, 2015

It’s been busy here on the farm, so here’s an update for the last month: On the 4th of January, Charlotte had two healthy kids. Bucklings of course. LOL. The pigs have been in a paddock in the woods, cleared … Continue reading

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LGDs Why we love our Anatolian Shepherd

There are many breeds that are promoted as Livestock Guardian Dogs; here one keeper tells us why she loves her choice, the Anatolian Shepherd. via LGDs – Why we love our Anatolian Shepherd.


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Early Training of Livestock Guardian Dogs

From walking age to five weeks, this blog covers some essential training elements for your livestock guardian puppies, to help them be great dogs via Early Training of Livestock Guardian Dogs.


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Your LGD and storms

With winter – and Christmas and New Year – approaching, read on to learn how to help your LGD deal with stressful situations such as storms and fireworks via Your LGD and storms.


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Livestock Guardian Dog handing over the torch

Robyn Poyner explains how the Livestock Guardian Dog heirarchy exists in the dynamic of her working dogs via Livestock Guardian Dog – handing over the torch.


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Livestock Guardian Dogs to sleep or not to sleep?

Think that your livestock guardian dog appears to be sleeping on the job? Think again, these faithful creatures are always on alert. via Livestock Guardian Dogs – to sleep or not to sleep?.