Southern by choice
Herd Master
I started this thread based on some of the comments from another thread
http://www.backyardherds.com/threads/stolen-texas-lgds-turn-up-in-arkansas-rescue.31372/
Curious as to how many people think this could happen to them.
None of our dogs can be bribed with food. If you are non escorted you cannot come in and the dogs will clearly let you know. Several dogs do not want anyone in their field escorted or not. Those same dogs can be brought out and are fine. Some are not ok with that but if they are in the house and you are in my house they may climb in your lap. Some will love you, love you , love you at the gate or in their field IF either I, or a family member is with you. None are aggressive or vicious. They do take their job very serious though.
Our almost 23 week old pups were in their field last night. NO adult dogs were with them.
Back story-
Just past our house the county set a "check-point" up. I hate it when they do this as we are on a country highway and it is a pain. They check everyones "papers" so all cars are stopped both ways. IF a car turns into a drive before the checkpoint you would think they were going after a mass murderer they will fly up the road and the deputy will go right up in the drive. I guess they forget people actually live in the houses on the road. They are assuming it is someone trying to avoid the checkpoint.
My neighbor came down their drive (it is a long drive) and got to the road and started back up his drive... deputies saw this and come flying up. It was pitch black out. I knew all this was going on because the pups were going NUTS! I went out .. the lead pups were on the fence hackles up and standing their ground, non- leads were farther back, goats in the barn/loafing area tightly together.
I went in to get my phone to try and get an audio. The deputy left all was calm but still so dark out I could see nothing... the driveway (neighbors) has heavy trees and brush that lines it. The dogs stayed on the line for 20 minutes.... they were quiet but didn't take their eyes off it. The 2nd dogs stayed back by the barn.
These are pups, sweet and friendly and do love people but they are developing into LGD's. They did what they should be doing. No adult dog led them.
I am perplexed when I hear others say anyone can go in etc.
Our dogs prevented a possible livestock theft attempt some months back at 3am
If a dog could be taken so easily then where is the protection for the herd or flock? Aren't they suppose to be protecting them?
We test for these things in started dogs. We start at 5-6 months and continue til around 8-9 months. We watch their confidence levels, guarding abilities, response, and role.
So... would someone be able to steal your dog?
http://www.backyardherds.com/threads/stolen-texas-lgds-turn-up-in-arkansas-rescue.31372/
Curious as to how many people think this could happen to them.
None of our dogs can be bribed with food. If you are non escorted you cannot come in and the dogs will clearly let you know. Several dogs do not want anyone in their field escorted or not. Those same dogs can be brought out and are fine. Some are not ok with that but if they are in the house and you are in my house they may climb in your lap. Some will love you, love you , love you at the gate or in their field IF either I, or a family member is with you. None are aggressive or vicious. They do take their job very serious though.
Our almost 23 week old pups were in their field last night. NO adult dogs were with them.
Back story-
Just past our house the county set a "check-point" up. I hate it when they do this as we are on a country highway and it is a pain. They check everyones "papers" so all cars are stopped both ways. IF a car turns into a drive before the checkpoint you would think they were going after a mass murderer they will fly up the road and the deputy will go right up in the drive. I guess they forget people actually live in the houses on the road. They are assuming it is someone trying to avoid the checkpoint.
My neighbor came down their drive (it is a long drive) and got to the road and started back up his drive... deputies saw this and come flying up. It was pitch black out. I knew all this was going on because the pups were going NUTS! I went out .. the lead pups were on the fence hackles up and standing their ground, non- leads were farther back, goats in the barn/loafing area tightly together.
I went in to get my phone to try and get an audio. The deputy left all was calm but still so dark out I could see nothing... the driveway (neighbors) has heavy trees and brush that lines it. The dogs stayed on the line for 20 minutes.... they were quiet but didn't take their eyes off it. The 2nd dogs stayed back by the barn.
These are pups, sweet and friendly and do love people but they are developing into LGD's. They did what they should be doing. No adult dog led them.
I am perplexed when I hear others say anyone can go in etc.
Our dogs prevented a possible livestock theft attempt some months back at 3am
If a dog could be taken so easily then where is the protection for the herd or flock? Aren't they suppose to be protecting them?
We test for these things in started dogs. We start at 5-6 months and continue til around 8-9 months. We watch their confidence levels, guarding abilities, response, and role.
So... would someone be able to steal your dog?