WOW! Our BIG PUPPY'S Name Reveal | Livestock Guardian Dog

[@donnamays24]

Poor little guy is incredibly stressed…just imagine removing a 3 year old from its parents..I know it’s the purpose of him to start out this way..but as an animal lover it sure does hurt my heart to see him so crouched and scared. Blessings ❤

[@patriciawhitely8237]

For a new dog to get use to you just sit with him and let him come to you , he will learn to trust you soon.

[@gailmarlatt8029]

Agree.

[@biddiemutter3481]

That body language... he was scared silly. I'm glad he has a den type dog house.

[@TnWonderer]

you need to take towels out that has the pre-owner smell on them and put a blanket in it from your house so he can get use to you all's smell

[@JL-ym4eb]

Rottweiller, they are super sweet and family protective.

[@laureenmincher3920]

Leave pup alone and let him decompress but supervise. He is terrified right now

[@RoxanneSumner-lg7gu]

I thought they were a little rough taking him out of their vehicle

[@Lydia4Jesus_]

Please dont drag your puppy around by the neck. You can cause a collapsed trachea, plus its cruel. Beautiful gaurdian and socializing him with entire family is necessary. Prayers for a successful transition. 🙏🕊

[@marielg9143]

Walk the perimeter so he knows your boundaries, say name before and after a command. Best to you and your new member of your family, welcome Aslan

[@heidipustelniak652]

Until they are about two they really need constant supervision. Either from older dogs or their humans to learn what is expected of them.

[@lindag4484]

Everything is new and different to him. He is young and scared. He needs consistency, patience, and time to adjust. It could take a year for him to be a really useful, fully trained, guardian dog. Neutering him will also be a benefit when it comes to behavior. Walking him around the boundaries, supervision, slow introductions to livestock, comfortable accommodations for him outside. Let him watch you do chores and come to understand your routine.

[@kevingilbert6242]

I've always had Boxers from the time I was a child to now, I'm 65. But this summer a coworker of my wife had three boys no one wanted from a litter of eight Australian Shepherds, they were the plain ones with very little color. We got him at no cost. He was so smart and I was so impressed, we went and bought him a girl friend. We now have six dogs, the two Aussies, a Boxer, two little terrier mix and a Golden rescue.

[@helencline5768]

kids need too pet him, he misses his family, will take him awhile to get over being moved.They love kids.DUTCH LETS THERE KIDS PET THEIRS. SO DOES KEVIN .

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

My heart just grew two sizes reading your comment!

[@shadegarden7375]

He was petrified!! That dish was covered in mold…? Maybe that is why he would not eat…. I love his name!!

[@2BOutspoken]

If you put him with the other dogs they will train him as well and he will feel more like he’s family instead of all by himself

[@hollyditzler6274]

Oh Heck Mike, I loved watching ASLAN learn his duties at his new home. He came around to "dog on duty" pretty quick. I waited to see him accept his first assignment in the chicken yard. And... then you mentioned that would be a video of "Aslan Part 2". I can't hardly wait! I feel he will be a real asset to your farm and was glad to see your friends who bred the dog assisting in his acclimation.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... MIKE DICKSON and LACEY nice to see you Love watching your video beautiful 🐕 dog bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@shandalear3717]

2 Great Pyrenees here. Best guardians ever!

[@cryptidscanada6884]

Me too. But im dogless right now. 😢Im waiting for the right one to come along

[@ardenpeters4386]

us too. have had others over the years

[@ardenpeters4386]

HALTER AT THIS AGE

[@jeaniewelch9198]

I LOVE GREAT PYRENEES!!! I used to have 8 of them that guarded my herd of 198 Angora goats!!! They are AWESOME and EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT!!!

[@jdp6ofus]

We have 3 GP LGD. Get him used to you. Then teach him to walk on a leash. Teach him name recall. We also taught ours sit and stay to use when we are opening gates and don’t want them leaving or rushing through. We later taught ours “ It’s OK. That’s enough” when ours alert and we need them to get quiet again. Take him with you for all your chores. He learns to care about you and what you care about. And he will go through a teen age rebellious stage between 1-2 years where you may have to retrain behaviors or guide him to stop. But after about 2 years, they figure out their role very quickly and though they won’t obey commands like “fetch” or “play dead” or other things they don’t understand the reason for, they are very trainable with lots of patience and time for their guardian role.

[@poseromg3244]

The very best is the Bernese Mountain Dog. Sweetest huge thing. No slobbering, not a mean bone in their body. They just live to please you. They only live about 8 years, but every second is worth it. I’ve had two.

[@jenniferwilliams545]

I just lost a St. Bernard Bernese Mountain Dog at the age of 5yrs. she would have been 6 in April. Not sure why she passed away, because it happened so fast.

[@jenniferr2057]

You guys are cruising in on TWENTY FIVE MILLION views! That's amazing. Chosen, 25,000,000 times!

[@donnabeard7901]

I always have had Australian Shepherds. Intelligent working dogs. Congratulations on your wonderful dog. ❤️

[@MelissaKasner]

He's precious he'll get used to you all he needs time❤😊

[@robertsantiago4329]

Now you have more work to do on top of all the work you already have building him a proper dog house. So when you get a lot of rain, he's not laying in the mud. Great video as always.

[@idafayegibson1872]

Aslan Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia series. Unlike any other character in the Narnian series, Aslan appears in all seven chronicles. Aslan is depicted as a talking lion and is described as the King of Beasts, the son of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea, and the King above all High Kings in Narnia.

[@NovaBill6264]

Absolutely an awesome video God Bless you and your family

[@Sarahs_farm]

They are puppies until the age of two so be patient with the training. Recall is very important and make sure you microchip or get tags because they like to travel if (when) they get out.

[@christycritser2819]

Love the name. Narnia is a favorite series of ours. Josiah, you did well. It's a great representation of your guard dog. ❤

[@pamelariley8983]

oh WOW !!! You chose the name I suggested !! In the video that you asked us for suggestions ... ASLAN form the Chronicles of Narnia ... Aslan the Great defender , Warrior,, Protector !!!

[@DawnZammuto]

We have a GP and she is intense at night and is definitely happy doing her job watching over her animals. SHE LOVES SNOW! Good luck with you new addition, you will enjoy him for sure!

[@BrendaJMay]

I Had An Antolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees Mix... Best Guard Dog & Companion Dog Ever💯❤🐾❤🐾😘

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them. May the lord bless and protect you and your family and the animals. I'm 67 so I have pugs

[@gracewashburn8276]

Oh, I love pugs. They are so cute but I have the bigger version of them. I have two English bulldogs miss Ellie and Freddy he is my medical service dog. He detect my diabetes when my sugars go crazy and he will want me before I even notice it and I will do what I have to do to keep myself from having anything go wrong, but he is by my side, 24 seven. He sleeps next to me in the bed and I mean very close. He loves his mommy, sometimes even climbs under the covers with me, the little girl she likes the floor she won’t come up here at all. Actually she’s 11 years old now and the boy he’s just 5 1/2 he’s still a baby, but there is a reason behind TheBulldog my husband was a Marine and I had no dogs at all when he was alive, but when he passed away, I got my very first bulldog to keep the Marine Corps alive at my home and then I volunteered for a bulldog rescue and I was a foster mommy for 15 bulldogs throughout 10 years and I wound up adopting five of those babies plus buying my first one, which was the price was crazy what they want for an animal since the adoption price for fostering animals was a quarter of what I would’ve paid for a puppy from a breeder but anyways my home has been filled with both dogs ever since my husband‘s passing and I grew up with all kinds of dogs growing up from Chihuahuas to Saint Bernards, huskies, beagles, and all those Heinz 57 months that the neighbors dog would have puppies

[@gkiferonhs]

Be sure to replace any cloth bedding with something fibrous like hay or straw. Cloth gets wet and stays that way.

[@DL-xo7fn]

and a clean food bowl would be nice😊 Have to be careful those stains aren't mold just in case.

[@picturesque16]

straw only-hay retains water, will not insulate.

[@ciaobella8963]

Aslan is a great name for your wonderful puppy. C.S. Lewis would approve. 😉👍God bless you all.

[@RWorley3sl]

Its funny because the Branoffs named their guard dog Aslan. Then promptly made him a house dog and didn't make the same mistake with the next guard do they brought.

[@kathrynjones5858]

Mike, not once did I hear you tell him he is a good boy. He was removed from his surroundings and placed in a new situation and those he needs to connect with him didn't say "you're a good boy". Positive reinforcement is your most powerful tool to encourage him to feel comfortable and bond.

[@DeborahKEgolf]

He's going to need training and understanding, not drug around saying this is your job, Do it. SHOW SOME CARING.

[@valariecroslin1427]

Blessings to you all

[@hiddenoasishomestead7054]

Akita is my favorite large dog. They are an amazing breed. My baby was 120 lbs and thought he was my lap dog. Loving and cuddly but protective when he needed to be. For small dogs I would say westie. They are the perfect small dog.They are a big dog in a little body. Powerful and intelligent, never leaves my side.

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Love the name. My daughter’s Pyrenees comes in the house but most of the time lives with the goats. She is super lovable to people and we all hug and pet her. She is spoiled but when in the goat enclosure knows her job.

[@marycountry]

He is beautiful!

[@cindyloguirato8435]

So happy with your new puppy and his progress

[@SimplyJanHomestead]

He’s beautiful! ❤

[@sunsetstella8917]

Cute name! We love our guardian dogs . Word of advice , a fed guardian won't try to feed himself if you catch the drift. Around 8 months is when we could fully trust ours. 2 had chicken mishaps and you have really make them understand it's bad. 1 of ours is just the most precious gentle animal midwife you ever saw and she always good with the chickens and any livestock.

[@erjatikka3029]

For puppies the hard food should be a little bit moist. Also, it can be sprayed with a little bit oil. Congrats about the new family member! I would love to see your human baby's reaction to this beautiful dog baby.

[@denisebillings4273]

Beautiful dog. I hope you brought some of the dog food he was eating. He will have less stomach upset.

[@sweett6804]

Love the name! Aslan and friends were part of my favorite books as a kid and teen! Well done y'all 👏

[@coppertone711]

He is going to be a great worker. This last spring son brought home several heeler pups after their peep passed. They were pretty feral, living alone on the farm, so we each worked with one after catching them. The first week here mine removed some fence so she could get after the fox from neighboring chickens. The next day she killed a six foot snake. It takes some thought to realize what they may be after. They learn from parents.

[@jodymooney255]

I struggled watching the video, as I’m a dog lover. Wondering why you didn’t get him at 8weeks?

[@codya8684]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤puppy is beautiful 😍 🤩

[@rebeccasanford8607]

Congratulations

[@NWforager]

herder dogs are so great . many herder dogs aren't primarily food driven i hear

[@heavenboundhomestead126]

Standard poodle, Good for hunting, Guarding, In a pet for the family.

[@ardenpeters4386]

you can tell he's a mix cause a full pryanees would be very happy and wiggly

[@lieuwina]

A lovely name Aslan well done. The pup has to settle the best thing is when you go to see him, sit down and let Aslan come to you and pat him, talk to him so he gets used to your voice, he will learn to trust you. He is a very smart dog and a wonderful one at that.

[@susanray6533]

Love the bag in the boot. I do that even with holeless boots in the winter. They help keep your feet warmer.

[@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042]

Grate Danes are my favorite! 🐾💞

[@michellebogle5428]

Aslan is a great name. Good job Josiah 😊.

[@ladydragon3648]

Hello to you all. & Most of all to Aslan. I love the name you gave him. Good luck with the training.

[@janetwithers7427]

Great video about Aslan adapting to your farm. I was intrigued the whole time. Aslan is a beautiful dog. Love the name. 😊💞😊

[@sunhippie]

Love the name!

[@hoover3433]

Great Danes are my go to dogs. I have two blues and they are so beautiful and majestic.

[@HWPasturesLLC]

We’re happy for you guys with your new pup. He will definitely do his job when needed. We have 6 LGD’s on our farm. 2 cover the Katahdin sheep spanning just over 100-acres and the other 4 cover our Kiko goats on 50 acres of rough mountain ground. Never lost a goat or lamb to a predator yet. The dogs were born outside in the livestock paddocks and have lived with the livestock ever since. We give them lots of love and hugs while we’re out working, but the dogs stay with the animals when we leave. And they respect electric fence 100%. A pinch of peanut butter on the hot-wire at various points around the fence and the dogs AND local predators will all learn to respect it in no time.

[@christiebetts-fi7qj]

Great name

[@Pumpkins_lil_farm]

Love the name that's so cool❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Linda-p9z]

My favorite dog and see American bull terrier pitbull’s are great the great protectors and they’re great family dogs if raised and trained, right❤❤

[@davidmorgan2541]

Mike and Lacey, you might try putting up a few metal pinwheels (yard art) in the chicken pens; they help in that they are moving with even the slightest breeze to further hinder aerial predators. You can move them around when you move the chickens and ducks also.

[@kcconaty5270]

Wonderful job with your new flock protector - & he is so adorable, almost as cute as your babies 🙏🏼💗💙👍

[@lillianperry6451]

Such fun great name.

[@herneathabelton1245]

Good job with the new dog ❤❤❤❤

[@MelissaKasner]

Great name and he's awesome

[@paulettethomas2419]

I enjoy watching all your videos. An amazing family ❤❤ from Atl

[@kelleyniemanatthebablerbar2769]

Welcome Aslan!! I love the Chronicles of Narnia!

[@rickthelian2215]

He’ll be 170 pounds fully grown😊 Aslan is a beautiful name😊

[@thegranmama]

Lived in northern Saskatchewan good part of my life-had huskies and yes ran dog team of Alaskan and Syberian huskies. Now in the city with Yorkie and Maltese

[@phyllisgabourel7506]

I enjoy your videos and the puppy is amazing, love seeing your family interact with the animals.

[@robinbutler7863]

What a great video, love love your videos.

[@dixsigns1717]

Akbash LGDs best employees we ever had here at the dairy. Born with the goats and lived with them all their lives. Basic commands are also vital! Especially, when he needs to see the vet.

[@lindakemp2742]

Love youyou guys

[@sharonaskew2873]

He's not big yet. Lol. Mine weighs 140 and she is 10 most old. Boys are bigger. And not as intuitive. But I love them all. Brush him regularly as matting is an issue, especially behind their ears.

[@countingthecosttofollowChrist]

Love our Pyranese St. Bernard dog. You will love the Pyranese breed. They are amazing protectors

[@cenakamphuis79]

Love your channel and watching your family and homesteading adventures! Congratulations on your new guard dog. I just wanted to share this with you and other viewers. We have lived in the country for 48 years,raised our children on garden food and raising animals ect., had dogs , horses, chickens, my husband was a farm boy. We have neighbors that 4 years ago got a great Pyranees dog and it has been a nightmare for us. The dog barks all night long. Until I just saw your video now I understand why he barks all the time, because that is what he is supposed to do to guard your property. They have it as a pet. No homestead or anything. Very frustrating for our neighbors and us. We get no sleep, our neighbors sleep with ear plugs, another gives their children something so they can sleep. I hope people get educated from your video about your guard dog and why you have him and it doesn't cause problems with your neighborhood. Blessings to your family.

[@territn8871]

I've had Dobermans in the past for companion and protection. I've raised 4 in all. Love that breed. My last one died almost 6 yrs ago and I haven't gotten another dog. I'm 70 now and, due to arthritic knees, I'm unable to start training a big dog all over again. I sure miss having one though. I felt much safer with a Doberman inside with me.

[@RWorley3sl]

Yall need to buy and read toby dog from goldshaw farms book. Its on anazon and a great kids book. A how a dog might feel going to a new farm.

[@LeslieKasnak]

German short-hair pointer. We have had two over the years! We live the contrast of white and brown. They r great dogs but need lots of space to run. Your sweet little guy will love his new home. Looking forward to the posts 😊

[@kerrynphillips9153]

Great attitude towards your weight Lacy !!! The cowards who only feel brave enough to comment from behind their computer screens are not worthy of your attention and perhaps they are projecting because they are 50-100 pounds overweight.

[@sharonatl]

Great name Josiah ! Aslan 🙌🏻

[@PBarMRanchandGardens]

We got two golden retrievers recently and we love them. But they were obviously more for pets than guarding our chickens.

[@chrissy82019]

My favorite dog, by far, is a pure breed beagle. I have had mixed breed dogs in my lifetime.

[@jeanannoshea809]

I'm glad he started moving around. I was going to say that I thought the gravel might be painful for him to walk on.

[@mealoveb5376]

I hope your new pup does well on the farm ❤😊 from New York😊

[@Pambo101]

I like big dogs, used to have Rhodesian Ridgebacks, but now I don’t have enough room so I have two Papillion’s!

[@debbeasher-k4764]

There’s a lot to do but it will be worth it!❤🎉😊

[@JcmrLffam]

Hi y'all, the dog needs to be In with the goats, so he knows that their his family and he will protect them..he also needs to bond with you and your family.

[@maryjones6580]

Those are great dogs my brother has one and his name is Dutch very protective of his owner ❤

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Definitely love Pyrenees and New Foundlands but our all time favorite is golden retrievers. Our daughter got us a berner doodle for Christmas. Won’t get her til tomorrow!! Can’t wait! Have been without a dog for 2 years. First time with out a dog in 67 years. Normally we have 3 dogs and 5 cats. Our 22 year old cat passed 2 days after Christmas😢. Very excited for this puppy.

[@Beesknees923]

Good job!

[@marieennis6114]

Michael Lacey I just want to add the gentleman is giving you a very good advice at some point he might have to go in the car and you can see he hated it definitely leash break him for one so that you can walk him around on a leash and for two you definitely want to put him in your truck occasionally what you know often until he gets where he's comfortable with it like when you're going to the feed store or something like that just because if you ever have to go to the vet and he weighs 180 lb getting them into the car is a little tricky I almost learned that lesson too late on my Anatolian cuz I was having a hoist him up into my truck and yeah I'm old 67 at 4 months and he weighed 56 lb sorry about the run on paragraph PS kids are the best things you can do for a dog

[@biddiemutter3481]

And use treats and or clicker no shouting or shocking

[@ericataylor1708]

Good morning, fam ❤

[@lararabb8888]

BEST WISHES on your 2 year journey of Aslan becoming a great LGD! 😊

[@sharronhouse6622]

Congratulations on your new puppy! 🐾

[@jennsadventures84]

I'm a Labrador retriever person. Best dog for me and my life style. I also love Burmese Mt. Dog (for when we have bigfer place.) I just actually love all dogs.

[@felicitywoodruffe4087]

I love golden retriever and white German shepherd's.

[@gardenlady1293]

Welcome Aslan!!!