Aug 5, 2025 | Book Reviews, Dog Grooming, Dog Health, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews, Puppy Care |
A Game-Changer for Dog Grooming and Care As someone who began grooming dogs at age 14 and has spent decades working with animals, I can honestly say that Terrie Hayward, Jay Andors, and Anne Francis’s “Grooming Without Stress” represents a...
Aug 2, 2025 | Dog Grooming, Dog Health, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews, Puppy Care |
When I first started breeding Maremma Sheepdogs years ago, I quickly realized that new livestock guardian dog owners faced a unique challenge: how do you properly groom a 100+ pound working dog with a thick double coat who’s designed to be independent and...
Jul 10, 2025 | *Pet Insurance, Dog Health, Dog Safety, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding, Maremma Breeding Program, Product Reviews |
Protecting your livestock guardian dog means safeguarding your peace of mind. You’ve done everything right. You researched reputable breeders and invested in health-tested parents. You brought home a beautiful Maremma Sheepdog puppy with a comprehensive health...
Jan 23, 2025 | Announcements, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Family Dog Mediation, LEGS Applied Ethology, LGD Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews, Videos |
Livestock guardian dog owners, this is the game-changing resource you’ve been waiting for. Kim Brophy’s “The Dog’s Truth” offers a revolutionary approach to understanding dogs that goes far beyond anything you may have heard. It is...
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...
Nov 26, 2024 | Dog Health, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews |
🦃🐾 Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Livestock Guardian Dogs 🐾🦃 Thanksgiving is a season of joy, gratitude, and indulgent feasting. It’s a time when we gather with family and friends to celebrate the abundance of life. But while you’re enjoying pumpkin pie and...
Nov 20, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews |
This post was inspired by a question asked by a member of my Living and Working With Maremma Sheepdogs Facebook group. This was her question. My reply is below! Question “Hello! I’m new to the group and looking for all the info I can on breed-specific...
Nov 7, 2024 | Book Reviews, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews |
What are calming signals in livestock guardian dogs? Understanding calming signals in livestock guardian dogs is essential for anyone who owns these remarkable animals. These dogs are not just protectors of livestock and beloved companions; they are also complex...
