Last Updated on April 12, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM
Professional Livestock Guardian Dog Training & Coaching
Expert LGD Training from a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Professional Dog Trainer
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Hi, I'm Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM
As a KPA Certified Dog Trainer, Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Code of Ethics Maremma Sheepdog breeder, and owner of both working and companion Maremmas, I provide specialized training solutions for ALL Livestock Guardian Dog owners.
Most dog trainers simply don’t understand LGDs. Traditional companion dog trainers lack the specialized knowledge needed for working Livestock Guardian Dogs who live with livestock 24/7. Meanwhile, the few trainers who do specialize in working LGDs often believe that “Livestock Guardian Dogs shouldn’t be kept as pets,” leaving companion LGD owners without proper support.
I bridge this gap with professional expertise in both worlds. Whether you have a:
- Working LGD protecting livestock
- Companion LGD living as a family pet
- Multi-purpose LGD balancing both roles
I understand their unique needs and psychology, providing tailored training solutions based on scientific methods and positive reinforcement techniques. And yes, Maremmas and other LGD breeds can make wonderful and happy pets!
Expert LGD Training Consultations
Need help with your Livestock Guardian Dog? We offer professional LGD training consultations by phone.
Our rate is $100 for an initial phone consultation of up to one hour.
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Stop Guessing What Your Livestock Guardian Dog Needs
Start Here Before Your Next Training Session
If you’re looking for LGD training support, the DIAL Method® is the foundation I recommend before anything else — for every dog, every situation, every household.
It’s not a training course. It’s the step that makes training actually work. Four short video modules that teach you how to see your dog as an individual, parent them with clear boundaries, get your whole household consistent, and build patterns your dog can count on. Under 40 minutes. Immediately applicable. Includes:
✓ 40-minute video program + workbook
✓ Works for all your dogs, not just your guardian
✓ Science-based and guardian-dog friendly
Once you’ve been through it, our coaching sessions go further, faster — because we’re building on a shared framework instead of starting from scratch.
Program: $50 | Consultation: $100 | Both: $150
Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional
In April 2024, I completed the prestigious Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Professional Program. This rigorous six-month program represents the gold standard in professional dog training, focusing on science-based methods, positive reinforcement techniques, and effective behavior modification strategies.
LEGS Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediator
Also in April 2024, I earned my Family Dog Mediator License through LEGS Applied Ethology Professional Course. This specialized training equips me to address complex family-dog relationships and solve challenging behavioral issues using advanced ethological principles.
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