Apr 30, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, I want to tell you about the week I just had. Not because I’m trying to sell you something — though I will get to what’s still available before I’m done. But because this was one of those weeks that reminds me exactly why I do this work....
Apr 23, 2026 | Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
Hi Reader, I was not supposed to have baby goats this year. I had plans. The bucks had different plans. And so here we are — six surprise kids born in February, all healthy, all adorable, and all very much in need of homes that are not my farm. It happens. You do...
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 13, 2026 | Dog Health & Wellness, Grooming Dogs, Livestock Guardian Dogs |
Last Updated on April 13, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM Lumps, Bumps, and Scabs on Your Livestock Guardian Dog: What’s Normal (and What Isn’t) I got a video from a new client recently. She’d just brought home two puppies, she was over the moon...
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 | Bringing Home Your LGD, Family Dog Mediation, LGD Training & Behavior, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Maremmas News |
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...
Apr 2, 2026 | Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Starting With LGDs |
Last Updated on April 7, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM Quick Take:Five Maremma Sheepdogs placed in one week — including a client who almost bought elsewhere, a cross-country transport success, and proof of what properly raised LGDs actually look like in real...
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 26, 2026 | *Caia, *Top Posts, Client Stories & Testimonials, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program |
A Guest Post by Sarah Hauser 📍 In This Post: Maui resident Sarah Hauser shares her step-by-step experience importing one of our Maremma Sheepdog puppies from California to Hawaiʻi, including the complete timeline, required documentation, costs, and hard-won lessons...
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 19, 2026 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, *Top Posts, Available Maremmas, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Puppy Care & Training |
They Watched the Chaos All Day — And Didn’t React What This Moment Reveals About LGD Puppy Socialization What a single afternoon on the farm reveals about the difference between a truly socialized LGD puppy and every other kind. It was almost 5 pm, and Prancing Pony...
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 12, 2026 | All About Maremmas, Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Starting With LGDs |
Your Maremma Match: A New Quiz to Help You Find the Right Age Dog for Your Farm If you’re considering a Maremma Sheepdog or another livestock guardian dog, one of the first questions you’ll face is whether to start with a puppy, an adolescent dog, or an adult...
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 29, 2026 | Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Starting With LGDs |
It’s January. Your farm is quiet. Maybe your ewes or does are pregnant and you’re planning for spring babies. Maybe you’re getting your first livestock in a couple of months. And you’re thinking, “I should probably get a livestock...
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 | *Caia, All About Maremmas, Bringing Home Your LGD, Client Stories & Testimonials, LGD Training & Behavior, Livestock Guardian Dogs, 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 15, 2026 | *Caia, *Top Posts, Client Stories & Testimonials, Karen Pryor Academy, LGD Training & Behavior, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Maremma Breeding Program, Product Reviews, Starting With LGDs |
Today I’m thrilled to share a guest post from Sarah, one of my incredible puppy clients. Sarah is originally from France and brought her Maremma Sheepdog puppy, Caia, home from Prancing Pony Farm to live an adventurous life in Hawaii. As a first-time dog owner...
Jan 8, 2026 | LGD Training & Behavior |
Hi Reader, Quick heads up: Karen Pryor Academy’s January sale just started, and I don’t want you to miss it. This is one of only TWO times per year (January and September) that KPA offers 20% off everything – courses, training gear, books, all of...
Jan 8, 2026 | Karen Pryor Academy, LGD Training & Behavior, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Product Reviews |
It’s that time of year again – Karen Pryor Academy’s annual January sale is happening right now, and I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it. This is one of only TWO times per year (January and September) that KPA offers 20% off their entire...
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... 
