Apr 2, 2026 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Finding Your Maremma, Livestock Guardian Dogs |
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...
Jan 1, 2026 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *Maremma Breeding Program, All About Maremmas, Finding Your Maremma, Karen Pryor Academy, Livestock Guardian Dogs |
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on twelve months that brought deep loss as a breeder, my most significant professional achievement, and countless affirmations of why this work matters so profoundly. March: Saying Goodbye to the Dog Who Started It...
Nov 20, 2025 | *Client Stories & Testimonials, *How Many LGDS, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Starting With Maremmas, *Top Posts, All About Maremmas, All About Puppies, Available Maremmas, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Dog Behavior, Dog Behavior & Training, Dog Health & Wellness, Finding Your Maremma, Livestock Guardian Dogs, Prancing Pony Puppy Program |
Why This Client Got Two Puppies Twice—And Why You Should Too Almost two years ago, Amy made a decision that many people struggle with. She decided to bring home not one, but two Maremma Sheepdog puppies. Then last weekend, she did it again. Let me tell you why...
Oct 30, 2025 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Puppy Socialization Series, *Starting With Maremmas, *Top Posts, All About Maremmas, All About Puppies, Dog Behavior, Dog Behavior & Training, Finding Your Maremma, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Puppy Training & Socialization |
The Mentor Dog Who Shapes Every Puppy’s Journey At our farm, there’s a dog whose contribution to my breeding program is so valuable that I consider her role second only to the mother dogs themselves. Meet Genevieve—or as we call her, “Auntie Genny.”...
Oct 23, 2025 | Livestock Guardian Dogs, *Maremma Breeding Program, *Puppy Socialization Series, *Starting With Maremmas, *Top Posts, All About Maremmas, All About Puppies, Bringing Home Your Maremma, Dog Behavior, Dog Behavior & Training, Finding Your Maremma, Prancing Pony Puppy Program, Puppy Training & Socialization |
The overlooked element of LGD development that determines whether your dog can safely coexist with farm families. Last week, I received a photo that perfectly illustrated why child socialization isn’t optional for livestock guardian dogs—it’s essential....
