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I Was Interviewed on The Honest Dog Breeder Podcast!

It's no secret that I am an avid reader and researcher, with one of my favorite topics being dog training and behavior. To be your best at anything, you should always seek to improve yourself through education.  For me, this means lots of reading books and articles...

Client Stories: Oliver the Excellent Chicken Guardian

Meet Oliver, the excellent chicken guardian. Oliver is a dog from our first Maremma litter, born in 2017. When Oliver's owners came to me for an LGD, they had never bought a dog from a breeder because they strongly believed in rescuing dogs. However, they needed an...

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Livestock Guardian Dogs

Thanksgiving is a season of joy, gratitude, and indulgent feasting. It's a time when we gather with family and friends to celebrate the abundance of life. But while you're enjoying pumpkin pie and turkey with your loved ones, don't forget about another important...
How to Safely Acclimate Young Livestock Guardian Dogs with New Livestock

How to Safely Acclimate Young Livestock Guardian Dogs with New Livestock

Ensuring harmony between livestock and Livestock Guardian Dogs is essential for the safety and well-being of all animals involved, and the peace of mind of their owners. In this post I will walk you through a crucial aspect of farm life – safely acclimating young Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) with your livestock. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer and LGD owner or new to farm life and Livestock Guardian Dogs, these steps will help create a peaceful and safe farm environment (including urban farms) for you and your animals.

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Welcome to the Prancing Pony Maremmas Blog!

Welcome to the Prancing Pony Maremmas Blog!

Hello, and welcome to my brand-new website and blog! For those who don't know me, my name is Kim Crawmer, and I am a breeder and trainer of MSCA-registered Maremma Sheepdogs. I also breed Mini Nubian and Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. My farm and business are Prancing...

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