#bensonmaremmastraining, #lgdtraining, #lgdpuppytraining At first glance, starting out with only one LGD can seem like the conservative and responsible choice, particularly if you are new to LGDs. In my experience, though, training a single LGD pup is much more work than raising a pair of similarly aged pups together and much less likely to be successful. Here’s why: All LGD training should build the confidence of the dog A single pup is a frightened pup. Pups don’t learn wel

#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds, #LGDpuppytraining, Thor has been here in training with me for six weeks; he is the black and tan pup among the white Maremma pups. Puppies develop on speed dial so much has changed over this time. The video above is a great example of that. I have partnered Thor with a variety of dogs. I want to build a self-reliant guardian who is tolerant of change. He will go home to an adult Maremma female as his permanent p