Livestock Guardians: Using Dogs, Donkeys, and Llamas to Protect Your Herd

by Janet Vorwald Dohner

Keep sheep, goats, and other livestock safe from attack with guardian dogs, donkeys, and llamas. Highly effective, economical, and nonviolent, livestock guardians can be the perfect solution to your predation problems. With in-depth advice on promoting the special bond between guardian animal and livestock, Janet Vorwald Dohner covers everything from selecting an appropriate breed for your needs to advanced training techniques. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your livestock has a guardian’s protection. 

Genres: Nonfiction, Agriculture

229 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 2007

About the author

I'm an author and researcher with a passion for historic livestock breeds, livestock guardians, working farm dogs, and non-lethal predator control.

Reviews

[Jennifer Pryke]

This book covers the basic pros and cons of each of the mentioned livestock guardian animals with a brief description of the various breeds within each group. While a good book for beginners and those with small homestead herds, anyone needing more in-depth information is better served elsewhere.

[Diane Puchalski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent explanation of these breeds for beginners. If you are thinking of getting an LGD, this is a good book to read prior to marking the commitment to purchasing a pup or adapting a grown dog. These dogs are not for beginners. Please read this book!

[Branden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of useful information here. If you are thinking about starting a small farm and/or looking into non-lethal predator control, this is a must-have. If you have been farming for a while and/or significant experience with LGDs, this book may not really benefit you, but as a novice to these areas I am finding it invaluable.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

My family and I are getting meat goats and want to get a livestock guardian for them. This was a great book. Very informative. I checked it out from the library, but I think I might just have to buy myself a copy.

[Peta · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent and comprehensive guide to livestock guardians. Very much written in an American context but still full of useful and in depth information that can be applied to a variety of contexts.