Apr 16, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, A client sent me a video recently — she’d just brought home two new puppies and noticed some weird scabby spots on their skin. She wasn’t sure if they were hot spots, dermatitis, or something else entirely, and under all that white fur,...
Apr 9, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
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...
Apr 9, 2026 | *Top Posts, Bringing Home Your LGD, Family Dog Mediation, LGD Training & Behavior, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Starting With LGDs |
What’s New (Quick Answer) After years of working with LGD puppies and their owners, I’ve made an important change: ✔ Every Prancing Pony puppy now includes the DIAL Method® ($150 value) ✔ Plus a personal training consultation with me Because the right support at...
Apr 2, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
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 left for their new homes in one week. Four of them in a...
Mar 26, 2026 | *Caia, Bringing Home Your LGD, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
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...
Mar 19, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training |
Hi Reader, I want to tell you about something I saw last weekend that kind of made my whole day. We had a full landscaping crew on the property from sunup — mowing every single pasture before foxtail season hits. It was loud. Diesel engines, weed whackers, the...
Mar 12, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
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 dog? The dog whose age, temperament, and energy level...
Mar 5, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training |
Hi Reader, I’m writing this from inside Cameo’s whelping box. Eight puppies are piled up around me — most of them asleep, a couple of them deciding my voice is very interesting. This is actually part of the job: sitting with them, talking, being a normal...
Mar 5, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
February Farm Recap: New Puppies, New Homes & Big Changes at Prancing Pony Farm February felt like it lasted about forty-five minutes. Between a new litter arriving, puppies heading to their forever homes, phone consultations, construction crews, and a few goat...
Feb 26, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, Last week I mentioned my husband was starting some medical treatments. I kept it vague because I wasn’t sure how much to share, or if I should share at all. But then I remembered something: when I had cancer 12 years ago, sharing my story was one of...
Feb 19, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, We just welcomed our 16th grandchild into the world this month! What makes this one extra special is that it’s my middle son’s first baby. He’s a police officer – specifically, a K9 officer – so he’s actually the first...
Feb 12, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, First things first: Jennifer K (in Missouri), you won! You’re getting a free one-hour LGD training consultation and access to The Dial Method® course. I’ll email you directly to get you set up. For everyone else—your survey responses just...
Feb 12, 2026 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Last Updated on February 12, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM A few weeks ago, I did something I probably should have done years ago: I asked you what you actually need. I sent a survey to our entire email list—over 1,200 people interested in livestock guardian...
Feb 5, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, I’m going to be honest with you: predators have better calendars than most of us. They know exactly when your farm will be filled with small, wobbly lambs and kids who can’t yet run effectively. They’re already planning their strategy...
Feb 5, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Last Updated on February 5, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM This Valentine’s season, show your flock or herd the ultimate love: protection from professionally bred Maremma Sheepdogs. Our “Love Your Livestock” Valentine’s promotion combines...
Jan 29, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Hi Reader, I know what you’re thinking. It’s January. Spring feels like forever away. You’re planning for lambing or kidding season in a couple of months, and you’re thinking, “I should probably get livestock guardian dogs… but...
Jan 22, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Hi Reader, I’m sitting here looking out at the farm, and I’ve got the best kind of problem – an absolutely incredible selection of Maremma puppies and adult dogs who are ready to join their forever families, and I wanted to make sure you knew about them....
Jan 15, 2026 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, LGD Training & Behavior, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Hi Reader, I have something special for you this week—a guest post from Sarah, the wonderful human who took Caia (one of my Maremma puppies) all the way to Hawaii to live with her and her husband, Casey. Sarah is a first-time dog owner who did what many of us do:...
Jan 1, 2026 | All About Maremmas, Karen Pryor Academy, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Happy New Year! As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that brought profound loss, significant growth, and countless reminders of why this work matters so deeply to me. A Heartbreaking Goodbye In March, I said goodbye...
Jan 1, 2026 | Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on twelve months that brought deep loss as a breeder, my most significant professional achievement, and countless affirmations of why this work matters so profoundly. March: Saying Goodbye to the Dog Who Started It...
Dec 24, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, I’ll keep this short and sweet because I know you’re busy (and honestly, so am I—still not ready for Christmas!). But I didn’t want Christmas to pass without taking a moment to say thank you for being part of this community. Whether...
Dec 18, 2025 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Dog Health & Wellness, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Product Reviews, Puppy Care & Training, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, When something happens twice in one week, I pay attention. Last week, I loaded a puppy into my van for her trip to the...
Dec 11, 2025 | Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, Yesterday I delivered a 16-week-old Maremma puppy to the Fresno airport for her flight to Seattle, where her new owner...
Dec 4, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], Well, this is embarrassing. 🫣 Last night at 4 AM (yes, 4 AM – more on that in a second), I hit...
Dec 4, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, I need your help with something, and I promise it’ll be worth your time. Over the years, I’ve answered...
Nov 27, 2025 | Client Stories & Testimonials, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, Happy Thanksgiving! As we celebrate the holiday, I’ve been reflecting on what I’m most grateful for here at...
Nov 20, 2025 | Client Stories & Testimonials, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm We Make Livestock Guardian Dog Ownership Joyful and Stress-free Hi Reader, I want to tell you about a client who did something last weekend that honestly filled me with so much respect and admiration. Amy brought home two puppies. Now, that might...
Nov 12, 2025 | Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, Quick farm update from Prancing Pony Farm—lots happening here, and I wanted to share what we’ve been up to....
Nov 6, 2025 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training, Puppy Socialization Series, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, Over the past 12 weeks, you’ve watched this litter transform from helpless newborns into confident young livestock...
Oct 30, 2025 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, There’s a dog on my farm whose contribution to my breeding program is so valuable that I consider her role second...
Oct 23, 2025 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, On Sunday, my 7-year-old granddaughter Penelope insisted on walking Lyria, a 60-70 pound, 6-month-old Maremma...
Oct 9, 2025 | *Caia, Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Companion Maremmas, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, I know I promised a multi-week puppy socialization series—and I promise your next puppy socialization email is coming...
Oct 9, 2025 | *Caia, *Top Posts, All About Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Companion Maremmas, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Six months ago, I got an email that started with: “I know this is crazy, but I live in Hawaii…” Sarah wasn’t wrong—getting a dog to Hawaii is a bit crazy. The quarantine requirements are extensive, the timeline is long, and the process is...
Oct 2, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Puppy Care & Training, Puppy Socialization Series |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, This week marked a milestone I’ve been eagerly anticipating: our 5-week-old future livestock guardians are now...
Sep 25, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, Something wonderful happened this week that perfectly illustrates why proper socialization matters so much for...
Sep 18, 2025 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically Bred, Professionally Trained Livestock Guardian Dogs and Family Companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Hi Reader, This week, as I watched our 3-week-old future livestock guardian dogs confidently exploring their world in perfect...
Sep 11, 2025 | All About Maremmas, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training |
Prancing Pony Farm Ethically bred, professionally trained livestock guardian dogs and family companions Livestock Guadian Dog Consulting Mini Dairy Goats Hi Reader, At 3 weeks old, our newest litter of future livestock guardian dogs is now deep in the most critical...
Sep 4, 2025 | Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Puppy Care & Training |
Hi Reader, Two weeks ago, our newest litter of future livestock guardian dogs entered the world. Today, as they snuggle close to their mama and toddle around on wobbly legs, something remarkable is already happening. Their brains are preparing for the most critical...
Aug 28, 2025 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Hi Reader, This week reminded me why I’m so passionate about helping you succeed with your livestock guardian dog journey—and why planning ahead is one of the most important steps you can take. When “I’ll Reserve Soon” Meets Reality Several...
Aug 21, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, I need to share something important with you, and I owe many of you a sincere apology. The Problem I Didn’t Know Existed For several months, we’ve had a technical glitch with our puppy and goat application forms that I was completely unaware...
Aug 18, 2025 | Available Maremmas, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, Good Monday morning from the puppy parlor! I don’t usually send emails on Mondays, but when puppies decide to make their grand entrance at 4 AM, well… normal schedules go out the window! ...
Aug 14, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, I hope this newsletter finds you and your animals well. This week’s message is different from our usual farm updates – it’s one of the most bittersweet I’ve ever written. The End of an Era After much deliberation, I’ve made the tough...
Aug 7, 2025 | Dog Health & Wellness, Grooming Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, Here’s a question I get asked constantly: “How do I groom my livestock guardian dog without it turning into a wrestling match?” Whether it’s one of my Maremma puppy clients, an LGD consultation client, someone from this list, or...
Jul 31, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Bringing Home Your LGD, Karen Pryor Academy, LGD Training & Behavior, Product Reviews, Starting With LGDs |
Hi Reader, The journey to success with a Livestock Guardian Dog begins with selecting a well-bred, properly socialized puppy from an ethical breeder – that’s step one, and it’s absolutely crucial. But over years of breeding and training Maremmas,...
Jul 24, 2025 | Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, It’s been an incredible week watching our Maremma families take the next step in their journeys toward livestock protection, family companionship, and peace of mind. Six precious dogs have gone to their new homes, and the updates we’re already...
Jul 17, 2025 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
Hi Reader, I’m writing this Thursday afternoon instead of my usual Wednesday night schedule (to be in your inbox Thursday morning). Why you might ask. Because honestly, sometimes farm life has other plans for us. This week has been one of those reminders...
Jul 10, 2025 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Dog Health & Wellness, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, This week has been both exciting and bittersweet as our 12-week-old Maremma puppies prepare to head to their new homes next week. Watching these little livestock guardians head off to...
Jul 3, 2025 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, Dog Health & Wellness, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Maremmas News, Starting With LGDs |
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, Yesterday, I said goodbye to one-year-old Maremma pups, Romeo and Pele, as they loaded into their airline crates for the flight to their new home in the Bay Area. As I watched them go, I...
Jun 26, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, Well, this is embarrassing! I need to make a correction to my newsletter from earlier today, and it’s actually GOOD news. My Communication Mix-Up Remember how I said that only one...
Jun 26, 2025 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I hope you’re staying cool during this hot summer weather! I have some exciting updates to share with you this week. 🏆 Contest Winner Celebration First, I’m thrilled to... 
