🦮 If you have a dog (any dog), read this

Hi Reader,

This is something I should have done a long time ago.

I want to tell you about a decision I made recently — and why I made it.

If you’ve been following along here for any length of time, you know I don’t just breed livestock guardian dogs and hand them over.

I recommend books, courses, and resources.
I answer questions at all hours.
I’ve built entire email sequences and blog posts to help my puppy families succeed.

I even became a certified dog trainer to better train my dogs and support my puppy families.

I pour a lot into preparing people before their dogs ever comes home and supporting them afterwards.

And still — sometimes it isn’t enough.

Not because the dogs aren’t good.
Not because the families don’t care.

But because caring about your dog and having the tools to truly understand your dog are two very different things.

Recently, a conversation with a client brought this into sharp focus.

As I listened to what she was struggling with, I kept thinking:
every single thing she’s describing is addressed in the DIAL Method®.

If she’d gone through that program when her dog came home, that conversation might have looked completely different.

And then I realized something:

I recommended it.
I promoted it.
But I didn’t just give it to her.

So I’ve made a change.

👉 If you’re planning to bring home a livestock guardian dog, this is something you’ll want to know before you do anything else.

Starting now, every Prancing Pony Farm Maremma reservation includes complimentary access to the DIAL Method® program — plus a LGD training consultation with me to help you apply it.

That’s a $150 value, included with every Maremma reservation.
Not a bonus.
Not a limited-time offer.

Just part of what I believe every dog and every owner deserves from the start.

Here’s the part that really matters:

This isn’t something you’ll get from most breeders.

Most people focus on the puppy — the breed, the temperament, the price.

I focus just as much on what happens after your dog goes home.

Because that’s where things either come together… or fall apart.

You can have a well-bred dog and still struggle.

You can love your dog and still feel overwhelmed.

And when that happens, it’s not usually because the dog is “bad” — it’s because you don’t have a clear way to understand what your dog actually needs.

That’s the gap I’m trying to close.

When you get a Maremma from me, you’re not just getting a dog.

You’re getting a foundation.
You’re getting lifetime guidance and support.

And now, you’re getting a structured way to actually understand and support your dog from day one.

​The DIAL Method® isn’t a dog training course — it’s more important than that.

It teaches you four human skills that directly impact your dog’s behavior:

• How to truly see your individual dog
• How to parent them with clear, kind boundaries
• How to get your whole household or farm consistent
• How to create a plan that actually fits your life

It’s four short video modules (less than 40 minutes total) plus a digital workbook you’ll use again and again, for all your dogs.

That’s the real bonus – it works for all your dogs — not just your Maremma or other livestock guardian dog. Herding dogs, hunting dogs, companions – it’s for all breeds.

Even if you don’t have an LGD, this framework will change the way you understand and live with your dogs.

I’m also a certified Dial Guide, which means I don’t just hand you a link — I help you actually apply it to your real-life situation.

No other Maremma breeder offers this level of support.

Already have a Prancing Pony Maremma at home?

This is for you too.

If you don’t already have access to the DIAL Method® and you want it, just reply to this email.

Tell me which version fits your home (with kids or without), and I’ll send it over.

No cost. No catch. Just reach out.

Already have a livestock guardian dog — but not from me?

You can still get access to the DIAL Method®.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just unsure if you’re doing things “right,” this is one of the most valuable tools I can point you to.

It’s the same program I now include with every one of my Maremma puppies — because it works.

Most people don’t realize they need this until they’re already struggling.

You don’t have to wait until things feel hard to start doing this right.

👉 You can purchase access here:

​Get the DIAL Method® →​

And if you’d like help applying it to your specific dog and situation, you can always book an LGD training consultation as well.

Whether your dog comes from me or not, the goal is the same — helping you understand your dog and set them up for success.

Even if you don’t have an LGD, this framework will change the way you understand and live with your dogs.

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​If you’re considering a Maremma — whether that’s now or sometime in the future — this is exactly the kind of support that makes the difference between success and frustration.

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Dog of the Week: Kazi Adolescent female Maremma Born 12/13/24 Big personality, solid foundation, ready for her new farm Meet Kazi

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👉 Read the full post here:​
​The One Thing Most LGD Owners Are Missing (Now Included With Every Puppy)​

There are a lot of places you can get a livestock guardian dog.

But there are very few places you’ll get this level of support behind it.

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“When humans know better, dogs do better.”

That’s not just a catchy phrase — it’s why I keep investing in better ways to support you long after your puppy comes home.

As always, just hit reply if you have questions. I read and respond to every message personally.

Kim
KPA CTP, LFDM, Certified Dial Guide
Prancing Pony Farm

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