[Blackbelly] Livestock guard dog
As some of you may remember, I'm on a voyage to get my first shepherd. I have a bead on one in my area and have a few questions. The dog is an energetic and playful (owner's words, not mine) dog that has no flock experience. It is an anatolian shepherd. I was wondering if the flock experience is essential, or will his natural instinct take over when put in the flock situation? He will be a year in march. Will he bond with the herd and start thinking if himself as a member is the group, or is he too old? I'm not an expert with this kind of situation and would like some info before I get myself into an impossible situation. Thanks, Curtis ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
Re: [Blackbelly] Livestock guard dog
Curtis, in addition to the excellent advice you will get from this group, I can highly recommend the Yahoo group at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/workingLGDs/ I started reading the WorkingLGD group before I purchased my dogs and it really helped to prepare me. Even so, I will still unprepared for some of the challenges I faced with the new dogs. All dogs come with challenges, and the pup you are considering is still a puppy--and will be until he is 2 years old. So be prepared for puppy challenges. Carol At 03:20 PM 1/19/2010, you wrote: The dog is an energetic and playful (owner's words, not mine) dog that has no flock experience. ___ This message is from the Blackbelly mailing list Visit the list's homepage at %http://www.blackbellysheep.info
