LGD: seeking advice from experienced owners

[Love Donkeys]

We never kept an intact LGD, male or female, in with our Meat Goats. As soon as they were able to be "fixed" they went to the Vet.

 

[Osatucker]

I have been searching for a Livestock Guardian Dog to live with my 2 new Nigerian Dwarf goats (about to get 2 more so 4 total). I was planning on a puppy so I could leash train it (for vet visits) but I have the opportunity to adopt this young man and would like an opinion.

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He's 1 yr old. 3/4 Anatolian Shepherd and 1/4 Great Pyrenees. Unfortunately he has not had his shots nor has he been fixed so I'd have to do all that myself but he's free to a good home. The owner said she built sturdier fencing and doesn't have a predator problem so no longer wants him. She says he's lived with goats since a baby and he's very human friendly. When I do get a LGD, he will be housed with my goats.

I've owned pet dogs my entire life but do not currently have any due to the loss of my beloved Aussie early this year. I have no experience with LGD. Is a year old dog too much to handle when it comes to training and such? I'm small so I know I have to be firm so these big breeds don't jump and knock me over or pull me down on leash.

Thoughts?

Hi-
We have a pair of Maremmas about 3 years old on our Homestead. They guard the chickens and the sheep. Very gentle low prey drive and stay in the corral they could easily escape. Puppies born last november.

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