Last Updated on February 7, 2026 by Kim Crawmer, KPA CTP, LFDM

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Eight puppies, a year-long wait, and what dump trucks have to do with it…

​ 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 human...

February Farm Recap: Puppies, Placements & Big Changes

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...

Why I’m sharing this (and why it matters)

​ 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 the...

Grandbaby #16 (and other updates from the farm)

​ 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 of my six kids to end up in a career...

Survey results: You told me to revive what I already built (and create something exclusive)

​ 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 validated the...

Free LGD Community Revived: Survey Results & What’s Coming for Premium Clients

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 dogs, whether they're researching their first Maremma, already have...

💕Love Your Livestock: Valentine’s LGD Bonuses Through Feb 14

​ 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 while you're still...

Love Your Livestock: Valentine’s LGD Special for Spring 2026

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 the romance of the season with the practical reality every livestock owner knows—spring...

🐑🐐 You’re thinking about spring all wrong (and it could cost you)

​ 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 not yet. Spring makes more sense,...

The Best Time to Get Livestock Guardian Dogs (Why Winter Works for Maremma Sheepdogs)

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 guardian dog... but not yet. Spring...
😱 Was this a bad idea?! 😳

😱 Was this a bad idea?! 😳

At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, How’s your week going? We had the craziest “adventure” here on the farm last Saturday. I have this old mobile office trailer in my barnyard that I use as a dog grooming room. (Before that, it was a milking parlor; before that, my daughter used it as a rabbitry.) We bought it used from a gravel company years ago, and it has served us well. My Maremmas and goats have always enjoyed laying under it, especially in the…

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🎉Announcing Our Free LGD & Dairy Goat Membership Site! 🐐🦮

🎉Announcing Our Free LGD & Dairy Goat Membership Site! 🐐🦮

At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I hope your week is going well. I have been working on a big project for a long time and am finally ready to announce it. I’ve created a free membership site for LGD and dairy goat owners! 🎉🎉🎉 I regularly receive questions from clients, subscribers, and others about LGDs and dairy goats. While I am always happy to provide guidance, I realized there was a need for something more comprehensive, where I could share my…

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🎉🎉Announcing an incredible free tool for you and your livestock guardian dog!

🎉🎉Announcing an incredible free tool for you and your livestock guardian dog!

At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I hope you’re having a great week. I have two exciting bits of news to share. First up, I hired a new farm hand! 🎉🎉🎉 Her name is Kiley. She will come out a few days a week to help me do barn chores and train pups and dogs. (Click click! 🦮) Today was her first day, and it went great. My son, Noah, is my only other farm help, but he has a full-time job, so he can only do so much. (My husband is a great help in the…

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💵 Need $$? Join Our Affiliate Program and Help More LGDs and Owners

💵 Need $$? Join Our Affiliate Program and Help More LGDs and Owners

At the Sign of the Prancing Pony The Prancing Pony Farm Newsletter Hi Reader, I hope you and your dogs are having a great week! I wanted you to be among the first to know about an exciting new opportunity I’ve come up with for fellow dog lovers like you to partner with me in helping LGDs and their owners while making a little extra money for your efforts. 💵 I’m launching an affiliate program to reward supporters like you who help connect me with people seeking ethically bred Maremma puppies…

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It’s not just about animals! 🦮🐐➕🙍🏻‍♀️🙍🏽‍♂️🟰💜

It’s not just about animals! 🦮🐐➕🙍🏻‍♀️🙍🏽‍♂️🟰💜

Prancing Pony Maremmas We Make Livestock Guardian Dog and Dairy Goat Ownership Joyful and Stress-free ABOUT US WHY US? OUR PUPPY PROCESS AVAILABLE PUPS BLOG Hi Reader, When I wake up each day, one of the first things I do is check my phone to see if I missed any important calls or texts while I was asleep. I keep my phone on Do Not Disturb at night, so the only people who can reach me during this time are family members, my veterinarian, and a few others I would not want to miss a…

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