📢 New guide on livestock guarding dogs published 🐕

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We are pleased to present the new guide on Livestock guarding dogs to present! This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the millennia-old tradition of using livestock guarding dogs and how they are now one of the most effective measures for protecting livestock against predators such as wolves and bears.

Highlights of the guide:

  • Historical background: Discover the origins of livestock guarding dogs, which developed 8000 years ago in regions such as Syria and Mesopotamia, and their importance up to the present day.
  • Modern application: Find out how Livestock guarding dogs is used today in the Alps and other European areas to protect sheep, goats and even cattle.
  • Raising and training: The guide describes in detail how puppies learn from experienced dogs and grow into reliable protectors over the years. The importance of patience and trust in these dogs is particularly emphasized.
  • Effective protection through pack work: The work of livestock guarding dogs is based on teamwork. Particularly in large, open grazing areas, the number of dogs should be adapted to the number of predators to ensure optimal protection.

Examples from practice:

The guide also provides practical examples of the use of livestock guarding dogs, such as the work of Maremmano Abruzzese dogs, which both guard their herd and deter predators by barking and marking. These dogs are a central component of dynamic herd protection strategies.

Protect your herds with the best practices and be inspired by the millennia-old tradition of Livestock guarding dogs.


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