There’s something in the long grass. Watching. Waiting. The dog can smell it. He has been resting in the shade of a tree, but he’s not sleeping. He is always vigilant. The animals with him in the paddock are his adopted family – his brothers and sisters. And he will […]
The History of Livestock Guardians
The History of Livestock Guardians; By Bryan Cummins, Nov 2010 Almost everybody has heard of the remarkably trainable herding dogs and the important work they do helping shepherds maintain control over their flocks. Even when not fulfilling their traditional roles, herding breeds such as the Border Collie amaze us with […]
Kangal Rescue
Rescue efforts already helped re-home over 600 dogs! Successful adoptions come with a lot of expenses including: vet bills, housing, food, transportation, and more. It costs $3000 Euros a month to maintain the shelter in Germany. If you would like to support Kangal Rescue Operations, here is how: Make a […]
Interview with Lorna and Ray Coppinger on Origin of Dogs
Wondering about the origin of dogs? You may be interested in: “”Dogs: A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, Behavior & Evolution” a book by Raymond and Lorna Coppinger The Coppingers admit that there is “no appreciable differences” in the genetics of coyotes, dogs, jackels and wolves, and note that […]
Preventing a Dog Bite.
What did you do to make the dog bite you? The days when a parent would ask their child what he or she did to “make the dog bite you” are long past! The assumption now is that the dog is always at fault when a bite occurs. Stories about […]
Predator Control in Alberta
Predator Control Introduction It is essential for all producers to manage and protect their flocks. Sheep are docile animals and are unable to defend themselves from predators. Loss from predation could be economically disastrous to those producers who do not utilize proper predation management techniques. Proper predation management is essential […]
Guardian Animals in Alberta
Guardian animals can be very effective along with other appropriate predation control methods. These animals are full-time members of the flock and require patience from livestock owners. Once a guardian animal is able to develop a bond with the livestock they will be able to reach their full protective potential. […]
Livestock-Guarding Dogs & Their Current Use World-Wide
By Robin Rigg; Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen The use of livestock guarding dogs in carnivore conservation: While most large carnivore species are threatened, there are some carnivore populations which are recovering, notably in North America and Central and Eastern Europe, where large carnivores are returning to areas where […]