Livestock Protection Dogs
Livestock Protection Dogs

Author: Orysia Dawydiak

Publisher: Blue Ribbon Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781577790624

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Orysia Dawydiak and David Sims have achieved international fame for their pioneering work with livestock protection dogs. For years they have championed the age-old practice of using dogs to guard herds and flocks. With the environmental damage caused by poisons and traps, livestock guardian dogs provide an ecologically sound, safe and economical alternative for farmers and ranchers trying to reduce their losses. This complete guide will tell you all you need to know, including the authors' revolutionary discoveries on temperament testing these breeds. This extraordinary book is chock full of useful information.

The Way of the Pack
The Way of the Pack

Author: Brenda M. Negri

Publisher:

Published: 2018-09-17

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9781791345228

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Provocative, exciting, thoughtful and one of the most exciting dog books, The Way of The Pack: Understanding and Living With Livestock Guardian Dogs is becoming one of the most favorite LGD books ever written. Since it's publishing on September 17, 2018, The Way of The Pack has become an incredibly popular, positive book for working LGDs. Brenda M. Negri's The Way of The Pack's book spent decades of writing, research, photographs, magazines and LGD ownerships including four classic LGD movie films she has been on. For people who are honest about holistic, kinder, spiritual, intelligent and compassionate path for shepherds and ranchers using LGDs to effect co-existence with predators, and, by keeping livestock safe using non-lethal means, Negri's famous "five golden rules" have become a "mantra" for new American LGD owners. Over 340 pages and more than 40 chapters will lay out much needed practical advice and help. Tons of recommended, reading resources and photographs; everything ranging from first-aid kits and old aging dog to young puppies and siblings and decades of training advice, You Tubes, photographs and helpful resource. This book can give help to any truthful LGD owner who wants to learn. The Way of The Pack: Understanding and Living With Livestock Guardian Dogs can show us lives, understanding, and kindness in our own LGDs.

Livestock Guardians
Livestock Guardians

Author: Janet Vorwald Dohner

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2007-12-12

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 158017695X

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Keep sheep, goats, and other livestock safe from attack with guardian dogs, donkeys, and llamas. Highly effective, economical, and nonviolent, livestock guardians can be the perfect solution to your predation problems. With in-depth advice on promoting the special bond between guardian animal and livestock, Janet Vorwald Dohner covers everything from selecting an appropriate breed for your needs to advanced training techniques. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your livestock has a guardian’s protection.

Livestock Protection Dogs, 2nd Edition
Livestock Protection Dogs, 2nd Edition

Author: Orysia Dawydiak

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Published: 2019-05-17

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1617812536

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Small farms and large ranches are turning to dogs as a humane and ecologically sound way to protect their investments. This newly revised edition will make it easy to select a breed, care for, and train a livestock protection dog. Training methods have been refined and expanded, and there's even a chapter on guarding unusual stock, plus a discussion of theory, history and selection; livestock protection breeds as dual companion/working dogs; puppy temperament testing and training. Illustrated. Topics include: • What a livestock protection dog can do • Selecting a puppy • Caring for your dog • Behavioral problems and solutions • Preparations for a family companion • Guarding unusual stock • Older dogs • Puppy temperament testing and training • Plus much more!!! Note from Dogwise Publishing: Please be aware that this older title may recommend some training techniques that are now considered outdated. At the time of publication the use of negative reinforcement and positive punishment were more widely used to teach certain types of behaviors, especially with dogs who display a high degree of resilience. We encourage owners to always use the least intrusive, minimally aversive methods possible. https://m.iaabc.org/about/position-statements/lima/

Farm Dogs
Farm Dogs

Author: Janet Vorwald Dohner

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2016-10-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 161212593X

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Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds.

Livestock guardian dog
Livestock guardian dog

Author: Roland Berger

Publisher: XinXii

Published: 2022-04-15

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 3986469052

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Are you interested in the breeds of guard dogs? You have made a good choice. Herd protection dogs are something very special and that in every respect. They impress not only with their imposing size, but also by their external appearance. This can be very striking depending on the breed. While some come up with a beautiful long and white coat, others have shaggy hair that looks like dreadlocks. Many of these guard dogs have in common that they are descended from Asian dogs, which came to Europe many thousands of years ago through the migrations. These dogs already possessed the important qualities of natural protection and guarding instincts, and also the gift of acting independently and making decisions without human interference. The contents of the book are: - Difference guard dog and herding dog - A portrait of guard dogs - Which breeds are there? - Education of the dogs - Herding dogs at home - FCI Standards - Summary Even the diet of the guard dogs, which is still unusual today, can be traced back to this time. They are not fed like conventional domestic dogs, but much lower in protein. Furthermore, these dogs are also able to digest dairy products, which is not the case with normal dogs and can lead to digestive disorders. Now the future owner of such a dog should be aware, however, that likewise the attitude and education can lead to considerable problems. Such a large dog needs a lot of space and it is not enough to have a small garden. The demands of a guard dog are somewhat higher and you must be able to fulfill them, so that your companion can lead a species-appropriate life. As you can see from these few lines, a guard dog is not a dog for everyone. It belongs in absolutely experienced hands. If you belong to these experienced hands, inform yourself in this guide about the different breeds of guard dogs. Learn what belongs to their strengths and weaknesses and whether such a special dog is also suitable as a family dog. Have fun reading and learn

Shepherds of Coyote Rocks: Public Lands, Private Herds and the Natural World
Shepherds of Coyote Rocks: Public Lands, Private Herds and the Natural World

Author: Cat Urbigkit

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2012-09-17

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1581577796

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Cat Urbigkit journeys alone to spend a season on Wyoming’s open range tending to a herd of domestic sheep as they give birth amid the challenges of nature – from severe weather to a wealth of predators. Her only companions are the livestock guardian animals (BIG dogs and a pair of burros named Bill and Hillary!) that repeatedly prove their worth in devotion to protecting the herd. Cat Urbigkit journeys alone to spend a season on Wyoming’s open range tending to a herd of domestic sheep as they give birth amid the challenges of nature – from severe weather to a wealth of predators. Her only companions are the livestock guardian animals (BIG dogs and a pair of burros named Bill and Hillary!) that repeatedly prove their worth in devotion to protecting the herd. Urbigkit offers interesting reflections on the role of pastoralists around the globe and on the controversial issue in the Western US of private livestock herds being run on public lands. The intimate ways in which abstract public policy plays out on the open range is eye-opening. More than a tale of herding sheep, Shepherds of Coyote Rocks is an action-packed true story that reveals the broad spectrum of the human relationship with nature, from harmony to rugged adventure.

Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care and Training
Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care and Training

Author: David Sims

Publisher: Dogwise Publishing

Published: 2019-02-12

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 9781617812521

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Small farms and large ranches are turning to dogs as a humane and ecologically sound way to protect their investments. This newly revised edition will make it easy to select a breed, care for, and train a livestock protection dog. Training methods have been refined and expanded, and there's even a chapter on guarding unusual stock, plus a discussion of theory, history and selection; livestock protection breeds as dual companion/working dogs; puppy temperament testing and training. Illustrated. Topics include: What a livestock protection dog can do, Selecting a puppy, Caring for your dog, Behavioral problems and solutions, preparations for a family companion, guarding unusual stock, older dogs, puppy temperament testing and training. Plus much more!!!

Leader of the Pack
Leader of the Pack

Author: Nancy Baer

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1996-08-23

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 0061010197

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In this practical, straightforward training book by two animal behaviorists, readers will learn how to take a firm lead and the specific steps required to eliminate the aggressive attitude of their dog. Real-life examples and simple, nonconfrontational exercises in this book will help readers and their dogs live happily ever after.