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[Mini Horses]

She's lovely!!

 

[thistlebloom]

She sure seems like she has a lot of potential already. Congratulations!

 

[thistlebloom]

She's sweet.

 

[thistlebloom]

Looks like they've buddied up nicely! Good dogs!

 

[Blue Sky]

Congratulations. She has a nice expression.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

My LGD's ALL snack on goat food. Grain free food is not an option here even if that's what I buy, lol!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Welna is beautiful!!!

 

[Ridgetop]

Pups this age are safer with predators than tiny pups. She is not necessarily big enough to go toe to toe but barking is enough. Plus it will bring the other LGD to the scene.

Did you say your old dog is not a good guardian? Chasing sheep off is ok behavior since the sheep are not flock members. One dog to watch the flock and one to drive off strangers/predators. He will teach her a lot once they can go in together. Unless he is a roamer, in which case i would not put them together - you don't want him to teach her to roam!

The circle of destruction is normal and will probably remain until she turns 2. We have discovered many treasures our dogs have dragged up over the years. The old trash heap and burn pile (100 years ago) have given up old sun colored patent medicine bottles, as well as unidentified trash. Large branches for some reason are a favorite. A lovely collectible Kewpie doll also appeared, unfortunately missing a hand by the time we found her! LOL

The trash that she brings up will eventually lessen as she grows up. It's good that she is able to be in with the old dog now since they will play and she will watch him as he guards. IN another 3 years, you can get another Anatolian. Make sure there is at least 3-4 years between their ages. Two Anatolians of the same sex and age will fight for dominance, sometimes to the death. Not worth the effort to try keeping them. So much easier and better for flock protection to have them separated by age and sex. That way the older dog will train the younger dog on those things you cannot.

When Angel was a year old, I came outside to find her with the sheep at the to of the gully. She was sitting bolt upright watching the gully, clearly on guard. She was alone. I did a few chores and she never left the spot. Finally, I saw a change in her expression and saw our older Anatolian bitch coming up from the gully. When Rika reached Angel, they touched noses for a few seconds. Then the Rika led the sheep into the gully, followed by Angel. Obviously the young inexperienced bitch had been stationed to guard the sheep in a safe spot while Rika checked out the gully for some predator. Tremendous visual proof that these dogs communicate and work in tandem to guard!

Angel is 2 years old now and her protection skills have grown tremendously. However, all three of our Anatolians work together to protect the sheep and ranch. They take alternating work and sleep shifts during the day, while they are all on alert at night. Love these dogs.

So happy you got another LGD. You will love your Anatolian. Just be aware that they are not very accepting of strangers on the property. Their definition of "stranger" may not be your definition either. LOL

 

[Ridgetop]

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You're going to have to explain that, because it makes zero sense to me.
A bunch of sheep is a flock.
They're all her sheep. Even though she currently only lives with two.
Chasing them is never okay. Especially since she's just being hyper and stupid, no purpose to it. Purpose would be rounding sheep up to get them away from predators, but that's 100% not what she has done.

Sorry! I meant to type in DEER!

Chasing off deer is ok! Chasing sheep is never ok.