Barking is the primary way LGDs protect their livestock – and themselves – from predators. Barking lets the predators know, before they come anywhere close, ...

Toys and bones may mean something different to the owner than they do to the dog. Most owners give toys and bones to their dogs to make them happy because th...

There are many reason to teach dogs new skills. Training done fairly helps to build the trust relationship between the trainer and the dog, but there are oth...

Renzo here is at the age that most LGDs are when they are surrendered to shelters and rescue situations. At eighteen months of age this very large, intact, a...

This smiling fellow is a five month old Sarika x Milan pup headed to his new home with his ten month old partner. At 80+ lbs he isn't just a puppy - he's a c...

Questions about this issue come up frequently when I talk with prospective buyers that are new to LGDs. I have never experienced anything like it with my man...

This isn’t as difficult as you might think! It requires a little planning and strategy but can be done very quickly even in the midst of a busy day. Two thin...

Dogs care about what is immediately rewarding; resource guarding is a survival skill. If an animal doesn’t have enough to eat he may die. If you think about ...

We use harnesses on our pups until they understand how to walk with us gently without pulling. My far away harness of preference is called a Balance Buckle N...

Most of us as owners of companion dogs appreciate it when our dogs look to us for direction; with LGDs we appreciate the dog’s ability to think for himself. ...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining This term is not a value judgment. In some social circles it generates a lot of energy: positive traine...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtrainingRecently I had occasion to take six month old Rosie to the vet; you can see how stressed she was! Situat...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining I am fortunate to have a variety of friends willing to train puppies with me. I have tall trainers, sho...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining I have watched this video at least twenty times and I’ll bet I watch it that many more. It is such a be...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining It is easy to teach puppies to be comfortable with necessary husbandry care such as toe nail trims, cli...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining Resource guarding issues are among the most common problems LGD owners have with their dogs. This behav...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining Yes, I know. Not a Maremma. Not in a field. But this was the best video example I could come up with to...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining I do not teach my dogs to “sit” and in fact this cue/command is a hot button for me with regard to LGDs...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining It is very rewarding to work with puppies. One of the most valuable tools a puppy in this age range can...

#clickertraining #maremma #puppytraining #dogtraining Puppies between three and twelve weeks of age are amazing learners. An eight week old puppy has the lea...