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Jun 1
6 min

Resource Guarding Is Not a Dirty Word

#resourceguardingLGDs,#Maremmasheepdogtraining Resource guarding is one of my favorite topics is talking about LGDs because it is so easy...

Compassionate Use of Electric Fencing For Maremmas

Cindy Benson

Apr 5
7 min

Compassionate Use of Electric Fencing For Maremmas

I really dislike using electric fencing. In the title of this blog I almost feel like the words "compassionate" and "electric" don't...

Fencing Options & Considerations for Maremmas

Cindy Benson

Apr 5
8 min

Fencing Options & Considerations for Maremmas

I truly feel that most of the success of LGD management involves management of the environment the dogs live in, in a variety of ways....

The Grooming Series - Maintaining Maremmas with a Plan - ***Read This One First ***

Cindy Benson

Apr 3
4 min

The Grooming Series - Maintaining Maremmas with a Plan - Read This One First

I typically have sixteen to twenty adult Maremmas guarding our property and livestock full time. Grooming them used to be the most...

Criteria For a Perfect Grooming Area - The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Apr 3
3 min

Criteria For a Perfect Grooming Area - The Grooming Series

A good grooming area has easily accessible power sources. This stall has two plugs just above where the white cord is. My blower hangs...

Clippers - Selection and Tips For Using Them - The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Apr 2
5 min

Clippers - Selection and Tips For Using Them - The Grooming Series

I'll start this blog by saying that I am routinely humbled by clippers. Clippers like new blades, clean hair, clipper lubrication, a...

The Secret to My Grooming Success - This Magic Blower - The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Apr 2
4 min

The Secret to My Grooming Success - This Magic Blower - The Grooming Series

I have used a cattle blower for years on my donkeys. It worked great on them, and did me absolutely no good with the dogs. Yes, the hair...

My Favorite Grooming Tools and How I Use Them - The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Mar 31
4 min

My Favorite Grooming Tools and How I Use Them - The Grooming Series

In no particular order here..... The de-tangling spray is not brand specific, for my use. I have several brands I use that I feel perform...

Partial Late Winter "Triage" Clipping - The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Mar 25
1 min

Partial Late Winter "Triage" Clipping - The Grooming Series

I am going to let the videos tell the story for this blog. Details about the clippers I am using can be found in the clippers blog. I do...

How To Wash a Dog in the Field - The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Mar 25
1 min

How To Wash a Dog in the Field - The Grooming Series

I wash most of my dogs in the fields they live in because that is fast and easy for me, with the added bonus that the partner dog is...

Toenail Trimming – How To Go About It and Why It Matters -The Grooming Series

Cindy Benson

Dec 21, 2020
5 min

Toenail Trimming – How To Go About It and Why It Matters -The Grooming Series

Not all that long ago I used to feel that keeping up with toenail trims was the most difficult part of the care of my 20 Maremma, give or...

Cindy Benson

Mar 26, 2020
4 min

When To Spay or Neuter

This question comes up frequently when I place pairs of pups. I’d like to take a minute to give you my personal views on this issue and...

Cindy Benson

Mar 26, 2020
3 min

Maremma Mansion

This beautiful structure was built by a recent buyer of a pair of our pups – oh how I appreciate buyers who care this much! The family...

Cindy Benson

Nov 10, 2019
1 min

Diet and Feeding Protocol

#FeedingLGDs, I feed Science Diet to all my pregnant or lactating dogs and pups up to six months of age.a while I feed pups four - 12...

A Sleeping Place For The Dogs -Think “Duplex”!

Cindy Benson

Nov 8, 2019
2 min

A Sleeping Place For The Dogs -Think “Duplex”!

Yes, the dogs need time off. Even those of us who love our jobs do. Giving your LGD a place to retreat is just wise. If he’s tired,...

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Resource Guarding Is Not a Dirty Word

Compassionate Use of Electric Fencing For Maremmas

Fencing Options & Considerations for Maremmas

The Grooming Series - Maintaining Maremmas with a Plan - Read This One First

Criteria For a Perfect Grooming Area - The Grooming Series

Clippers - Selection and Tips For Using Them - The Grooming Series

The Secret to My Grooming Success - This Magic Blower - The Grooming Series

My Favorite Grooming Tools and How I Use Them - The Grooming Series

Partial Late Winter "Triage" Clipping - The Grooming Series

How To Wash a Dog in the Field - The Grooming Series

Toenail Trimming – How To Go About It and Why It Matters -The Grooming Series

When To Spay or Neuter

Maremma Mansion

Diet and Feeding Protocol

A Sleeping Place For The Dogs -Think “Duplex”!

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Resource Guarding Is Not a Dirty Word

Compassionate Use of Electric Fencing For Maremmas

Fencing Options & Considerations for Maremmas

The Grooming Series - Maintaining Maremmas with a Plan - ***Read This One First ***

Criteria For a Perfect Grooming Area - The Grooming Series

Clippers - Selection and Tips For Using Them - The Grooming Series

The Secret to My Grooming Success - This Magic Blower - The Grooming Series

My Favorite Grooming Tools and How I Use Them - The Grooming Series

Partial Late Winter "Triage" Clipping - The Grooming Series

How To Wash a Dog in the Field - The Grooming Series

Toenail Trimming – How To Go About It and Why It Matters -The Grooming Series

When To Spay or Neuter

Maremma Mansion

Diet and Feeding Protocol

A Sleeping Place For The Dogs -Think “Duplex”!

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