You've read the forums. You've watched the videos. You still don't know if a livestock guardian dog is actually the right move for your farm, your livestock, and your life — or whether Prancing Pony Farm is the right source if it is. This consultation is where we figure that out together, in one focused conversation built around your unique situation.

Only Have a Quick Question? Try Our Free 30-Minute Call

This is a 45–60 minute, one-on-one Zoom conversation with Kim — not a sales pitch, not a generic FAQ, and not something you'll find in a blog post or a Facebook group. It's built around your farm, your livestock, your timeline, and the questions actually keeping you up at night.

Here's exactly what's included:

• A 45–60 minute live 1:1 Zoom consultation with Kim, focused entirely on your situation
• A personalized follow-up email, written by Kim directly from your conversation — covering what we discussed and clear, specific next steps for your farm
• A single dedicated block of Kim's expertise — 10+ years, 200+ placements, no rushing through general education you could get elsewhere

We don't send you the raw recording or a transcript dump. What you get is Kim's own synthesis of the conversation, turned into something you can actually act on.

If you decide to move forward and place a $500 Master Reservation — which holds your place for a future Maremma, with no specific litter or timeline required — within 30 days of your consultation, your full $100 fee is credited toward that reservation.

To be clear about how this works: the consultation fee is non-refundable on its own. It doesn't come back as cash, and it isn't a deposit in the traditional sense. But if you're ready to reserve within that 30-day window, every dollar you paid for the consultation applies directly to your Master Reservation — you're not paying twice.

If you decide an LGD isn't right for you right now, or that our program isn't the right match, you still walk away with a real, personalized plan. That's worth $100 on its own.

Have a lot of specific questions, feel overwhelmed or genuinely undecided, and want a full personalized plan? That's this consultation — our most popular option for people who want real depth, not just a quick answer.

Want a quick, private preview first — just a question or two, no cost? Book a Free 30-Minute 1:1 Call — a real one-on-one conversation via Zoom, in a fixed 30-minute slot, kept private. It's a great low-commitment way to get a taste of talking with Kim. If you find you have a lot more to cover than 30 minutes allows, the LGD Readiness  consultation is built for exactly that.

Just want to hang out and get to know Kim and the community casually? Join one of our Maremma's Made Easy Live Q&A calls — a live, casual Zoom hangout for puppy clients, newer folks, and (soon) community members. Non-members get one free seat as a taste of what the membership offers ongoing. (Members: no limit, come every week.)

Already know you want a Maremma and just need to talk timeline and logistics? Skip all three and head straight to our Application page to get started.

What We Cover in Your Consultation

Every consultation is built around your specific situation, but conversations typically include:

• Whether your property, livestock, and predator pressure genuinely call for an LGD — or something else
• How many dogs you actually need (single vs. paired, and why that matters more than most people realize)
• What separates a working LGD program from a companion placement, and which one fits your life
• What health testing, socialization, and breeding practices you should be evaluating in any breeder — not just us
• A realistic look at cost, timeline, and the first 12–18 months of ownership
• Whether Prancing Pony Farm specifically is a good source for you, including honest talk about waitlist timing

You'll also receive a follow-up email built specifically from this conversation — not a generic recap.

Is This Call Right for You?

This is not a class, a workshop, or a lecture. I'm not going to walk you through a curriculum or teach you what I think you should know. This call belongs to you — the questions come from you, and we spend the entire time on whatever's actually on your mind.

This is for you if:

• You have a lot of questions, and you're getting conflicting answers online
• You're feeling unsure or overwhelmed about whether an LGD is right for you
• You want direct, reliable answers instead of piecing things together from forums and Facebook groups
• You're genuinely undecided about the whole path — not just choosing a breeder

This probably isn't for you if:

• You've already done your research and feel confident and ready — the application process is the right next step for you instead
• You have significant prior LGD experience and a short, specific list of questions
• You're hoping for a structured class or overview of LGD basics
• You just have one or two quick questions — our free 30-minute call is probably a faster, simpler fit

Because you're paying for this time, I want you to know exactly what you're getting before you book: an hour that's entirely yours, driven entirely by your questions.

What happens when you book: You'll fill out a short intake (name, email, location, current or planned livestock, predator situation, timeline, prior LGD experience, and your single biggest question) as part of booking — this lets Kim prep before the call so you're not spending your 45–60 minutes on basics.

Next Steps: After booking, you'll receive confirmation with your Zoom details in writing, along with your 30-day credit window date. After your call, your personalized follow-up email will arrive with your customized plan for adding and LGD into your life.

Not ready to pay yet?Try the Free 30-Minute Call, [Join the Free Weekly Open Call], or Take the "Should You Get a Maremma?" Quiz instead — no pressure, come back when you're ready.