How to Socialize a Livestock Guardian Dog With Goats, Sheep & Poultry
A livestock guardian dog that’s well socialized with goats, sheep, and poultry will spend years quietly protecting them without incident. One that’s…
Category Livestock Guardian Dogs
Articles about livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) — breeds, training, puppy care, and how to choose the right guardian for your farm.
Already-Trained vs Started vs Puppy LGDs: Which Should You Buy?
When you’re ready to add a livestock guardian dog to your farm, one of the biggest decisions is what stage of training…
Signs Your Livestock Guardian Dog Is Doing Its Job
It can be hard to tell whether your livestock guardian dog is actually doing its job, especially since good guarding often looks…
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Raising a Livestock Guardian Dog Puppy
Even the best-bred livestock guardian dog can develop problem habits if raised the wrong way. Most of the frustrations new LGD owners…
Feeding a Livestock Guardian Dog: Nutrition Needs for a Working Farm Dog
Feeding a livestock guardian dog correctly matters just as much as training it. These are large-to-giant breed working dogs with real nutritional…