In search of LGD in Florida

[Ridgetop]

Most people think that we have all lost our minds, first by living on acreage and keeping livestock with all the work and expense that entails. Then we get crazier by purchasing a large expensive guardian dog to protect our livestock. Then we prove that they are right by having to purchase a 2nd and 3rd LGD to assist the first LGD!

Rest assured that we are the normal ones since we choose to live surrounded by nature, animals and our dogs, rather than shoulder to shoulder in tight neighborhoods or condos. The work keeps our bodies fit (OK, semi-fit since lot of us are older - actually in the PRIME OF LIFE!) and our minds sane. We don't need therapists or drugs (and after buying livestock feed and dog food can't afford either one )!

 

[Bruce]

Animals are better listeners anyway.

 

[Ridgetop]

Animals are better listeners anyway.

And they never judge us.

 

[Baymule]

The work keeps our bodies fit (OK, semi-fit since lot of us are older - actually in the PRIME OF LIFE!) and our minds sane. We don't need therapists or drugs (and after buying livestock feed and dog food can't afford either one )!

Ain't THAT the truth!

 

[Angeliki Manouselis]

I have house dogs that are learning to love and protect chickens, rabbits and goats....they are all set with the goats as the goats have trained them, lol, furry things that run by Sophie are a tease but she is learning. And 85 lbs of english american bulldog just kinda wathchs the show and says "peace out" dude...i ain't movin my big butt

Nothin wrong with that! My mastiff/ cur doesn't chase my goats or chickens, she's very good with them, but she won't stay out all night with them as she's not naturally nocturnal like LGDs.

 

[Angeliki Manouselis]

Congrats on the new dog and on finding one that has already spent a long time with goats and chickens!!


Better than losing your livestock!

I AGREE! LOL

 

[Angeliki Manouselis]

Had to post a pic.

I am having issues with her escaping the pasture area, my 1 acre is fully fenced, but i'm so afraid she is going to dig out of that too! Idk what to do. She let some energy out with my Zena just now and then went to the pasture gate to be let back in and then she laid down...

 

[misfitmorgan]

Give her some time to adjust and bond with her new animals. Our LGD took about 3 weeks to seem "happy" here with us and ran off to the back of our property(we think)for 2 days but came back. They take time to adjust to new things and find their routine.

 

[Angeliki Manouselis]

Give her some time to adjust and bond with her new animals. Our LGD took about 3 weeks to seem "happy" here with us and ran off to the back of our property(we think)for 2 days but came back. They take time to adjust to new things and find their routine.

Thank you. I’m trying to make her feel comfortable. I know she must be so confused.
I definitely need to her her a tag for her collar and microchipped just in case. God forbid she does get out.

 

[Bruce]

I am having issues with her escaping the pasture area, my 1 acre is fully fenced, but i'm so afraid she is going to dig out of that too! Idk what to do.

How high is the pasture fence, is there hotwire above it, do you have a low hot wire on the inside to discourage digging?