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Positive Training

How to train livestock guardian dogs using positive methods, including both working dogs and pets.
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Training your Great Pyrenees or other livestock guardian dog to walk with a loose leash might sound like a pipe dream, but believe me, with a little hard work and a lot of patience, you can do this! In this article, you'll learn the steps you need to take to stop your Pyr from leash pulling. Leash Training, Obedience Training, Training Your Dog, Raising Farm Animals, Animals And Pets, Spanish Mastiff, Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds, Positive Training, Great Pyrenees Dog
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Great Pyrenees Dog
Training your Great Pyrenees or other livestock guardian dog to walk with a loose leash might sound like a pipe dream, but believe me, with a little hard work and a lot of patience, you can do this! In this article, you'll learn the steps you need to take to stop your Pyr from leash pulling.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Do livestock guardian dog breeds bark excessively? Here is everything you need to know about why your dogs bark, when you need your dogs to bark, and what you can do about barking if it becomes a problem. Whether you have a breed that barks a lot, like Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, and Kangals, or a breed that barks less, like Spanish Mastiffs and Polish Tatras, you can can work with your dogs to get them barking only at the right things and at the right time! Pyrenees Puppies, Great Pyrenees Puppy, Outside Dogs, Anatolian Shepherd, Farm Dogs
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Farm Dogs
Do livestock guardian dog breeds bark excessively? Here is everything you need to know about why your dogs bark, when you need your dogs to bark, and what you can do about barking if it becomes a problem. Whether you have a breed that barks a lot, like Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, and Kangals, or a breed that barks less, like Spanish Mastiffs and Polish Tatras, you can can work with your dogs to get them barking only at the right things and at the right time!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Livestock guardian dogs are born to roam! However, some breeds have a tendency to roam much more than others. Check this out to see which ones! Gaurd Dogs, Pyrenean Mastiff
Gaurd Dogs
Pyrenean Mastiff
Livestock guardian dogs are born to roam! However, some breeds have a tendency to roam much more than others. Check this out to see which ones!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Because livestock guardian dogs are mainly giant dog breeds, their lifespans tend to be shorter than some smaller dogs. The average lifespan is 10-12 years, but there is some variation among breeds. Whether you're interested in Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, or any other breed, check out the ultimate "breed vs. lifespan chart" here! Dog Training, Giant Dog Breeds
Dog Training
Giant Dog Breeds
Because livestock guardian dogs are mainly giant dog breeds, their lifespans tend to be shorter than some smaller dogs. The average lifespan is 10-12 years, but there is some variation among breeds. Whether you're interested in Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, or any other breed, check out the ultimate "breed vs. lifespan chart" here!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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If you're thinking about getting a rescue dog that is a livestock guardian dog breed, this article will help you understand how to choose the right dog and how to train him.
If you're thinking about getting a rescue dog that is a livestock guardian dog breed, this article will help you understand how to choose the right dog and how to train him.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Livestock guardian dogs have numerous ways they protect their charges and territory from predators, such as wolves, bears, and birds of prey. Attack is typically a last resort. Learn here how LGDs use different methods to protect against different types of predators.
Livestock guardian dogs have numerous ways they protect their charges and territory from predators, such as wolves, bears, and birds of prey. Attack is typically a last resort. Learn here how LGDs use different methods to protect against different types of predators.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Many livestock guardian dogs struggle in the heat if precautions aren't taken. Learn how to care for your dogs in hot climates and summer weather. Here's how to keep them safe.
Many livestock guardian dogs struggle in the heat if precautions aren't taken. Learn how to care for your dogs in hot climates and summer weather. Here's how to keep them safe.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Learn everything you need to know about caring for your LGDs in the winter or in cold climates. Learn about proper shelter, bedding, foot care, and food and water considerations to keep your dogs safe from the wet and cold!
Learn everything you need to know about caring for your LGDs in the winter or in cold climates. Learn about proper shelter, bedding, foot care, and food and water considerations to keep your dogs safe from the wet and cold!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Some people claim female LGDs make better guardians, others claim that males do. Still others say it doesn't matter. Read this article to learn the truth about livestock guardian dog gender!
Some people claim female LGDs make better guardians, others claim that males do. Still others say it doesn't matter. Read this article to learn the truth about livestock guardian dog gender!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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If you want livestock guardian dogs to protect your livestock, you'll need to make sure you get enough. The "right number" will depend on many different variables. Whether you have Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, or a less common bread, learn here how to figure out the number of dogs you need for your particular farm or homestead.
If you want livestock guardian dogs to protect your livestock, you'll need to make sure you get enough. The "right number" will depend on many different variables. Whether you have Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, or a less common bread, learn here how to figure out the number of dogs you need for your particular farm or homestead.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Livestock guardian dog (LGD) breeds must have obedience training to be the most effective livestock guardians. Read here about the importance of obedience training and why I've found that the online program 'Brain Training for Dogs' is the ultimate solution to obedience training "stubborn" dogs. House Training Dogs, Brain Training, Dog Training Tips, Puppy Training, English Shepherd, Dog Training Obedience, Dog Obedience
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Livestock guardian dog (LGD) breeds must have obedience training to be the most effective livestock guardians. Read here about the importance of obedience training and why I've found that the online program 'Brain Training for Dogs' is the ultimate solution to obedience training "stubborn" dogs.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training
Wondering what kind of toys you should get for your livestock guardian dogs? Bred to have an independent nature and to have a low prey drive (can’t have them attacking the livestock!), your LGDs aren't always interested in the same toys that make your other dogs ecstatic. For a list of 25 super durable toys recommended by LGD owners themselves, check out this article! Puppy Stages, Human Babies, Fur Babies, Puppy Cut
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Fur Babies
Puppy Cut
Wondering what kind of toys you should get for your livestock guardian dogs? Bred to have an independent nature and to have a low prey drive (can’t have them attacking the livestock!), your LGDs aren't always interested in the same toys that make your other dogs ecstatic. For a list of 25 super durable toys recommended by LGD owners themselves, check out this article!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Livestock guardian dog breeds should be fed high quality commercial food or a carefully balanced raw food diet. To find out which diet is best for your dogs, when to feed them, how much, and problems to look out for, take a look at this article! Farm Dogs Breeds, Large Dog Breeds, Large Dogs, Kangal Dog
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Livestock guardian dog breeds should be fed high quality commercial food or a carefully balanced raw food diet. To find out which diet is best for your dogs, when to feed them, how much, and problems to look out for, take a look at this article!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Your livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) will absolutely love these treats, bones, and chews. Learn the top 11 most popular snacks for your Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Maremma, or other LGD! Best Treats For Dogs, Best Dogs, Cow Hooves, Giant Breeds
Best Treats For Dogs
Best Dogs
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Your livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) will absolutely love these treats, bones, and chews. Learn the top 11 most popular snacks for your Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Maremma, or other LGD!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Check out this article to see how to train your dog to stop digging under and jumping over your fence, and how to modify your fence in order to keep your dog in the yard (without training). Training Tips
Training Tips
Check out this article to see how to train your dog to stop digging under and jumping over your fence, and how to modify your fence in order to keep your dog in the yard (without training).
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Livestock guardian dogs do require grooming for good health. Check out this article to learn everything you need to know to keep your LGDs in top condition! Dog Breeding Business, Spoiled Puppy, Dog Haircuts, Dog Grooming Tips
Dog Breeding Business
Spoiled Puppy
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Dog Grooming Tips
Livestock guardian dogs do require grooming for good health. Check out this article to learn everything you need to know to keep your LGDs in top condition!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Great Pyrenees can bark excessively, dig under or jump over your fence, be aggressive to strangers, and be difficult to train. But if you understand the training and care secrets in this guide, your Great Pyrenees can be transformed into a well mannered, happy, and obedient pet just perfect for your family! Online Dog Training, Dog Training Advice, Training Your Puppy, Dog Advice, Pet Training
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Great Pyrenees can bark excessively, dig under or jump over your fence, be aggressive to strangers, and be difficult to train. But if you understand the training and care secrets in this guide, your Great Pyrenees can be transformed into a well mannered, happy, and obedient pet just perfect for your family!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training
Livestock guardian dog breeds, such as Great Pyrenees, Maremmas, Akbash, and Kuvasz, can make amazing family pets. But with their working dog heritage, they come with a specific set of challenges. Learn here what those challenges are and how you can overcome them to raise the pet you've always wanted! Tibetan Mastiff, Dog Info, Guard Dogs
Tibetan Mastiff
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Livestock guardian dog breeds, such as Great Pyrenees, Maremmas, Akbash, and Kuvasz, can make amazing family pets. But with their working dog heritage, they come with a specific set of challenges. Learn here what those challenges are and how you can overcome them to raise the pet you've always wanted!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training
Do livestock guardian dog breeds bark excessively? Here is everything you need to know about why your dogs bark, when you need your dogs to bark, and what you can do about barking if it becomes a problem. Whether you have a breed that barks a lot, like Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, and Kangals, or a breed that barks less, like Spanish Mastiffs and Polish Tatras, you can can work with your dogs to get them barking only at the right things and at the right time! Best Dog Breeds, Maremma Sheepdog, Mastiff Mix
Best Dog Breeds
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Mastiff Mix
Do livestock guardian dog breeds bark excessively? Here is everything you need to know about why your dogs bark, when you need your dogs to bark, and what you can do about barking if it becomes a problem. Whether you have a breed that barks a lot, like Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds, and Kangals, or a breed that barks less, like Spanish Mastiffs and Polish Tatras, you can can work with your dogs to get them barking only at the right things and at the right time!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training
Want to know how to train your livestock guardian dog (LGD)? Whether you are interested in training your dog to livestock or just general obedience training, this guide has everything you need to know! Puppy Training Tips, Puppy Day
Puppy Training Tips
Puppy Day
Want to know how to train your livestock guardian dog (LGD)? Whether you are interested in training your dog to livestock or just general obedience training, this guide has everything you need to know!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Learn about Estrela Mountain Dogs here, including their skills as livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), their suitability as family pets, and training advice! Mountain Dog Breeds, Estrela Mountain Dog
Mountain Dog Breeds
Estrela Mountain Dog
Learn about Estrela Mountain Dogs here, including their skills as livestock guardian dogs (LGDs), their suitability as family pets, and training advice!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training
The Sarplaninac breed makes an outstanding pet for families who are able to provide them with plenty of exercise or a job to keep them occupied. They are very large animals with intelligent minds of their own – keep in mind they will need more training and socialization than the average dog. To learn more about these beautiful dogs and how to care for them in your home, check out this article! Large Animals
Large Animals
The Sarplaninac breed makes an outstanding pet for families who are able to provide them with plenty of exercise or a job to keep them occupied. They are very large animals with intelligent minds of their own – keep in mind they will need more training and socialization than the average dog. To learn more about these beautiful dogs and how to care for them in your home, check out this article!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Although all livestock guardian dogs are large breeds, they actually have quite a lot of variation among them. The smallest breed is ~24" tall, whereas the largest is ~30.5". The smallest breed weighs ~77-99 lbs, whereas the largest breed clocks in at 185-220 lbs. What a difference! Learn all about LGD breed sizes, from the smallest to the largest to everything in between! Dog Photography
Dog Photography
Although all livestock guardian dogs are large breeds, they actually have quite a lot of variation among them. The smallest breed is ~24" tall, whereas the largest is ~30.5". The smallest breed weighs ~77-99 lbs, whereas the largest breed clocks in at 185-220 lbs. What a difference! Learn all about LGD breed sizes, from the smallest to the largest to everything in between!
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
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Obedience training your livestock guardian dog (LGD) is an absolute must! Learn how to teach your LGD the most important commands for safety: come, off, leave it, and look at me. Dog Commands, Basic Dog Training
Dog Commands
Basic Dog Training
Obedience training your livestock guardian dog (LGD) is an absolute must! Learn how to teach your LGD the most important commands for safety: come, off, leave it, and look at me.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training
Livestock guardian dog (LGD) breeds must have obedience training to be the most effective livestock guardians. Read here about the importance of obedience training and why I've found that the online program 'Brain Training for Dogs' is the ultimate solution to obedience training "stubborn" dogs. Dog Training Courses, Brain Training Games, Training Programs, Brain Games, Training Dogs
Dog Training Courses
Brain Training Games
Training Programs
Brain Games
Training Dogs
Livestock guardian dog (LGD) breeds must have obedience training to be the most effective livestock guardians. Read here about the importance of obedience training and why I've found that the online program 'Brain Training for Dogs' is the ultimate solution to obedience training "stubborn" dogs.
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
For Love of Livestock - Bri Wyzard
Positive Training