#bensonmaremmastraining, Dogs trained using positive reinforcement methods have learned that cues are linked to wonderful rewards. A cue...

When pups transition into new homes, the first few nights can be challenging for them. This is often when reactive barking is learned...

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

#toysandbonesforLGDs, #Maremmasheepdogtraining, #resourceguardingLGDs, Toys, and bones may mean something different to the owner than...

#bensonmaremmastraining, There are many reasons to teach dogs new skills. Training helps to build the trust relationship between the...

#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds Bruno here is at the age most LGDs are when they are surrendered to...

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...

This was the novel stimulus challenge for the day - these nine-week-old pups aced it. It took less than a minute for all of them to climb...

When the pups are five weeks old, I introduce them to "their" sheep - these sheep will stay with them until the pups are old enough to...

Your established LGD is a worthy working partner on the property and deserves consideration and respect. The dog may view the pups as new...

#FeedingLGDs, I feed Science Diet to all my pregnant or lactating dogs and pups up to six months of age. Feed your pups a good quality...

Your beautiful, trusting dogs represent a substantial investment financially and as a matter of heart. You don’t want to allow your pups...

No, baby lambs do not belong with baby puppies! Cute? Yes. A responsible choice, no. Think of the first livestock as mentors for your...

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,...

So let’s talk about a perfect world. As I think back over the years and my experiences with the dogs there are some aspects common to...

#Maremmasheepdogtraining #Maremmasheepdogtraining Planning – Set-up – Be Ready! The day you’ve waited for is finally here. You pull into...

#bensonmaremmastraining, This isn’t as difficult as you might think! It requires a little planning and strategy but can be done very...

#resourceguardingLGDs, #Maremmasheepdogtraining, Dogs care about what is immediately rewarding; resource guarding is a survival skill. If...

We use harnesses on my pups until they understand how to walk with me gently without pulling. My far away harness of preference is called...

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...