A Maremma walks into a bank…

A Maremma walks into a bank…

Sep 24, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News | 0 comments

Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM ​ ​ Hi Reader, Quick heads-up: starting Tuesday, September 29, our weekly Maremmas Made Easy Q&A calls are moving to 5 pm Pacific. Details below. Tuesday’s Maremmas Made Easy Q&A call...
The one feeding mistake that can end an LGD’s working career

The one feeding mistake that can end an LGD’s working career

Jul 23, 2026 | Bringing Home Your Maremma, Dog Aggression, Dog Behavior, Dog Behavior & Training, Dog Health & Wellness, Livestock Integration, Prancing Pony Maremmas News | 0 comments

Last Updated on August 13, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM ​ ​ Hi Reader, Let me ask you something. What happens at your place when it’s feeding time? Does your dog eat calmly and relaxed — or is there tension in the air? Maybe a goat keeps nosing toward the...
What Maremma Sheepdog Breeder Support Really Looks Like: One Sunday, Three Clients.

What Maremma Sheepdog Breeder Support Really Looks Like: One Sunday, Three Clients.

May 28, 2026 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, Finding Your Maremma, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Prancing Pony Puppy Program | 0 comments

Last Updated on June 6, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM ​ ​ Hi Reader, I try to keep Sundays for myself. I’m not always great at it — ask my husband — but I genuinely try. No business stuff. A slow morning. Maybe some family time. This past Sunday did not go...
🐐 The bucks had other plans

🐐 The bucks had other plans

Apr 23, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News | 0 comments

Last Updated on April 23, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM ​ Hi Reader, I was not supposed to have baby goats this year. I had plans. The bucks had different plans. And so here we are — six surprise kids born in February, all healthy, all adorable, and all very much...
He almost bought cheaper. Then she told him he asked too many questions.

He almost bought cheaper. Then she told him he asked too many questions.

Apr 2, 2026 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Finding Your Maremma, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News | 0 comments

Last Updated on June 6, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM ​ Hi Reader, I’m going to be honest with you — last week wore me out in the best possible way. I wrote all about it here, but I’ll give you the Reader’s Digest version: Five Maremma Sheepdogs...
Five Maremma Sheepdogs Placed in One Week — What Real LGD Success Looks Like

Five Maremma Sheepdogs Placed in One Week — What Real LGD Success Looks Like

Apr 2, 2026 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Finding Your Maremma, Livestock Guardian Dogs | 0 comments

Last Updated on April 7, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM Quick Take:Five Maremma Sheepdogs placed in one week — including a client who almost bought elsewhere, a cross-country transport success, and proof of what properly raised LGDs actually look like in real...
How Caia the Maremma Puppy Traveled 2,500 Miles to Her Forever Home in Maui 🌺

How Caia the Maremma Puppy Traveled 2,500 Miles to Her Forever Home in Maui 🌺

Mar 26, 2026 | *Caia, *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Companion Maremmas, Finding Your Maremma, Prancing Pony Maremmas News | 0 comments

​ Hi Reader, This week, I’m honored to share a guest post from one of our Prancing Pony Farm families—Sarah and Casey, who successfully brought their Maremma puppy, Caia, home to Maui last year. When Sarah first reached out about buying a puppy, I knew...
Adopting a Maremma Puppy from the Mainland: How Caia Came Home to Maui

Adopting a Maremma Puppy from the Mainland: How Caia Came Home to Maui

Mar 26, 2026 | *Caia, *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, *Top Posts, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Companion Maremmas, Finding Your Maremma, Livestock Guardian Dogs | 0 comments

A Guest Post by Sarah Hauser 📍 In This Post: Maui resident Sarah Hauser shares her step-by-step experience importing one of our Maremma Sheepdog puppies from California to Hawaiʻi, including the complete timeline, required documentation, costs, and hard-won lessons...
Maremma Puppy Socialization: How Are Calm, Confident Livestock Guardian Dogs Made?

Maremma Puppy Socialization: How Are Calm, Confident Livestock Guardian Dogs Made?

Mar 19, 2026 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, All About Maremmas, All About Puppies, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Dog Behavior, Dog Behavior & Training, Finding Your Maremma, LGD Training, Livestock Integration, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Puppy Training & Socialization | 0 comments

They Watched the Chaos All Day — And Didn’t React What This Moment Reveals About LGD Puppy Socialization What a single afternoon on the farm reveals about the difference between a truly socialized LGD puppy and every other kind. It was almost 5 pm, and Prancing Pony...
What 95% of my Maremma clients have in common (it’s not what you think)

What 95% of my Maremma clients have in common (it’s not what you think)

Mar 12, 2026 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Finding Your Maremma, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News | 0 comments

Last Updated on June 6, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM ​ Hi Reader, I’ve been working on something exciting for a few weeks now, and I’m really glad I can finally share it. You know how I talk a lot about making sure you get the right dog, not just a...
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