livestock guardian dog

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Fluffy Beast

This girl, man...I love her to death and she drives me a bit batty on an almost daily basis. Her intuition is strong and vibrant and therein lies the rub ;-) There are nights when I feel like a crazy person because she barks and barks and I can't figure out what the heck she is barking at, though I know…
November 7, 2016
It had to be done…

It had to be done…

Despite our walks around the perimeter of the property... and our verbal warnings... Despite welcoming her back warmly when she returned on her own (positive reinforcement)... and locking her in her kennel when we had to go searching for her (negative consequences)... Despite her gentle way with our chickens... and the great strides she has made in learning to be calm…
February 15, 2016