Livestock guardian dogs have a reputation for always working, keeping their eyes and ears open for predators before they're close enough to attack the animals that they're supposed to be protecting.

Puppies love to play, and sometimes they can annoy their older siblings. Raventree Ranch is home to many dogs, including Livestock Guardian dogs who look after their goats and livestock. They recently ...

Livestock Herding Dogs vs. Livestock Guardian Dogs originally appeared on PetHelpful. There is a clear distinction between livestock herding dogs and those that are bred to guard livestock. As the ...

Working dogs on a farm serve different purposes. For livestock that graze, many people use Great Pyrenees as guards for the herd. These large dogs are gentle giants until a predator comes into view.

As Colorado reintroduces wolves into the landscape, tension continues to rise as ranchers and state officials try to limit conflict with the predators. While many of the conflict mitigation techniques ...

When wolves began killing cattle and sheep on the Farrell ranch in Parshall, the owners, Nellie and Conway Farrell, tried nonlethal tools to keep the predators away. Fox lights flashed over their ...

If you're getting a livestock guardian dog, it's because you need one. Livestock can't really protect themselves: a pack of coyotes, a fisher, or even a raccoon can all wreak havoc on your animals.