Feb 6, 2025 | Announcements, Breeding, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Livestock Training, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
At Prancing Pony Farm, we’ve always believed that successful livestock guardian dogs and thriving dairy goat herds are built on a foundation of knowledge, support, and community. Today, we’re excited to announce a new chapter in our journey – the...
Jan 18, 2025 | Breeding, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs |
There are three key components that are required in order to produce an outstanding Livestock Guardian Dog. The first two – genetics and early training and socialization (or Nature and Nurture) – are the responsibility of the breeder. If you’ve...
Jan 16, 2025 | Announcements, Breeding, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
As a dedicated Maremma Sheepdog breeder and positive reinforcement trainer specializing in livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), I’ve always believed in the power of community. Today, I’m thrilled to announce a program that will strengthen our connections while...
Dec 12, 2024 | Breeding, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Invest in Your Education as a Breeder and Trainer It’s no secret that I am an avid reader and researcher, with one of my favorite topics being dog training and behavior. To be your best at anything, you should always seek to improve yourself through education. ...
Dec 5, 2024 | Breeding, Client Stories, Livestock Guardian Dogs |
Meet Oliver, the excellent chicken guardian. Oliver is a dog from our first Maremma litter, born in 2017. When Oliver’s owners came to me for an LGD, they had never bought a dog from a breeder because they strongly believed in rescuing dogs. However, they needed...
Nov 22, 2024 | Breeding, Dog Health, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Puppy Care |
Deworming, Giardia and Coccidiosis Parasite control is very important in puppies, particularly puppies that spend any time outdoors or whose mothers live outdoors or go outside a lot, such as livestock guardian dog puppies. They can get parasites directly from their...