May 4, 2025 | Announcements, Dog Training, LGD Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Success Stories |
I’m beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you today. After a year and a half-long journey of countless hours of study, practice, video submissions, and assessments, I’ve officially completed the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer...
Apr 24, 2025 | Client Stories, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, Maremma Breeding Program, Success Stories, Training LGDs to Livestock |
Why Older Puppies Often Make the Best Livestock Guardian Dogs One of the most persistent myths in the Livestock Guardian Dog community is that puppies must be acquired at the youngest possible age to bond with their new owners and livestock properly. As the owner of...
Mar 28, 2025 | Available Maremma Sheepdogs, LGD Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Born: June 20, 2024 | Male | Current Weight: 90 lbs | Expected Adult Weight: 120-130+ lbs At Prancing Pony Farm, we believe the source of your livestock guardian dog is the single most important decision determining whether your experience will be a blessing or a...
Feb 6, 2025 | Announcements, Dog Training, LGD Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, 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 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, Product Reviews, Top Posts |
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 bought a puppy from us...
Jan 16, 2025 | Announcements, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, 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 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, 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 | Client Stories, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding |
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 | Dog Health, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, 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...
