Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM
Maremma Blog
Your farm dog is going to look like a farm dog (and that’s okay)
What those lumps, scabs, and weird spots on your livestock guardian dog actually mean — and when to worry vs. when to just grab the chlorhexidine.
LGD Skin Problems: What’s Normal for Livestock Guardian Dogs?
Your livestock guardian dog lives outside 24 hours a day in a farm environment full of hay, weeds, allergens, and roughhousing siblings. So when you spot a scab, a lump, or a patch of irritated skin — take a breath. This post covers what’s completely normal for an outdoor working dog, what products to keep on hand, and when something actually warrants a vet call.
🦮 If you have a dog (any dog), read this
This program works for any dog—not just LGDs. Now included with Prancing Pony puppies and available for all dog owners.
The One Thing Most LGD Owners Are Missing (Now Included With Every Puppy)
Starting now, every Prancing Pony Farm puppy reservation includes complimentary access to the DIAL Method® program plus a personal training consultation. Here’s why I made this decision — and what it means for you.
He almost bought cheaper. Then she told him he asked too many questions.
Five dogs placed, a ground shipping trial, unforgettable client quotes, and a spring grooming series coming soon from Prancing Pony Farm.
Five Maremma Sheepdogs Placed in One Week — What Real LGD Success Looks Like
Five Maremma Sheepdogs placed in one month. A ground shipping first. A client who drove eight hours and texted me afterward to say his puppy was “worth every penny” — after almost buying from someone cheaper. And what’s coming next, including a spring grooming series your working dogs will thank you for.
How Caia Traveled 2,500 Miles to Her Forever Home in Maui 🌺
Real story: How one family successfully navigated Hawaiʻi’s strict pet import requirements to bring their Maremma Sheepdog puppy home from California.
Adopting a Maremma Puppy from the Mainland: How Caia Came Home to Maui
When professional athlete Sarah fell in love with her neighbor’s Maremma Sheepdog through a fence in Maui, she never imagined the journey ahead. Finding a reputable Maremma breeder meant looking to the mainland—but bringing a puppy to Hawaiʻi’s rabies-free state required navigating complex import requirements where one mistake could mean quarantine. In this guest post, she shares the complete step-by-step process, timeline, costs ($1,746+ beyond the puppy price), and hard-won lessons that will help other families bring their puppies home—whether to Hawaiʻi or anywhere else.
This is what 4 months of socialization actually looks like
See how Maremma puppies raised in a busy farm environment learn to stay calm — and why that foundation can’t be built after the fact.
LGD Puppy Socialization: How Calm, Confident Livestock Guardian Dogs Are Made
It had been loud here since 7 am — a full landscaping crew mowing every pasture, diesel engines and weed whackers running in waves across the property. My bucks in the adjacent pasture were not pleased. When I came around the corner on the golf cart at nearly 5 pm, I expected at least some of the puppies to be wound up too. Instead, I found them lounging in the grass like lion cubs on the savanna. Completely still. Completely relaxed. When they heard the golf cart, they rushed the fence to say hi, got their tossed treats, and went right back to their grass. That behavioral sequence — notice, greet, return to calm — is exactly what you want from a livestock guardian dog. And it’s not something you can teach. It’s something you build carefully, during the first few months of a puppy’s life. Here’s how it works.
Ready to Join the Family?
The best way to start the process is by filling out our Maremma contact form. Then, we can send you information on available puppies and dogs. You’ll also be able to fill out our puppy application. The application helps us better understand you and your needs so we can match you with the perfect puppy!
