Livestock Protection Dogs: Selection, Care, and Training

by Orysia Dawydiak, David E. Sims

This is a complete revision of the very popular original edition of this book. Readers will find many photographs, current training methods and a whole chapter on unusual stock. Topics What a livestock protection dog can do, Selecting a puppy, Caring for your dog, Behavioral problems and solutions, Preparations for a family companion, Guarding unusual stock, Older dogs, Puppy temperament testing and training. Plus much more!!!

Genres: Nonfiction, Agriculture

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Orysia, the daughter of Ukrainian immigrants, understood several languages in her post WWII neighbourhood in northern Ontario. Now she writes in English, but draws on her life experiences for her historical fiction, as well as her observations of animal and human behaviour. Her latest projects have taken her under the sea to explore a world of hybrid creatures that may or may not exist. In between, she resides on land and records the lives of specialized dogs that work with their human partners to protect sheep, cattle and poultry from serious predators.

Reviews

[Branden]

I have a Kangal/Caucasian Ovcharka cross. He's not a full-time LGD, but a general farm dog and property guardian. This has been BY FAR the best book re selection, care training, etc I have come across. Thsi book is a must-have for a first time owner of any LGD breed.

[Belinda]

Excellent book if you are thinking about Livestock protection dogs what breeds and personality traits.

[Christina]

Great reference book to keep on the shelf when you need it. A slim volume that doesn't try to cover every topic exhaustively but is thorough and includes suggestions for further research. Many books in this genre are bulked up unnecessarily on breed selection but this one has a good balance and plenty of day to day practical advice.