Day in the Life: Livestock Guardian Dogs

[@lizzy4302]

I’ve been surprised how many livestock guardian dogs there actually are. I live in rural Northeast Ohio, and I’ve noticed several big fluffy white farm dogs watching over their herd, typically goats and sheep. My grandparents also used to have a Great Pyrenees guarding their alpacas. Your videos have made me much more aware of their presence and value in farming communities.

[@kc4941]

Always great to see the guard dogs at work!

[@rustyrnds]

Theres tons of livestock guardian dogs not just the gp

[@keb7777]

Only in Ohio.

[@jacquelynhamby6706]

Also watching from NE Ohio!!! Hello neighbor! Love more of us are gold Shaw fans (: I plan to open a permaculture farm somewhere in Massillon, south of Green and Akron in the next 10 years (finishing grad school now 😂) and I love our area for its mix of farm/suburbia/city. We can really make such a difference here! Morgan has inspired me to add animals into the mix. The plan is to have ponds, forest, a nut and fruit orchard, and a garden that provides roughly half of our food. But watching Morgan has inspired us to maybe add some cows and chickens (: We also see lots of farm dogs down this way (:

[@harpintn]

Almost all farms have a dog or two on them. They may not necessarily be called livestock guardian dogs, but the do have several roles to fill on a farm with livestock on it.

[@jimweirjr3863]

When you're outside at night. Point your camera up into the sky. City folks don't get to see the stars that country folks see. Give the city folks a treat.

[@priceringo1756]

That's Toby's camera now. He always marks his things.

[@GoneToTheSnowDogs]

Looking good! Abby is growing into herself so well!

[@ixjessie827]

I swear you watch all the youtubers I watch! Love you guys!

[@itachianddrakenswife5418]

We love you!

[@SaphiraAntle]

Omg I love ir vid so much

[@Rya_N33]

It’s so cute when the geese walk outside the instantly turn around and go it, just the look in the face is hilarious

[@lesare6509]

Abby might be teething? Chewing on sticks, tearing up the bowl, she might need more bones to help the teeth. Good for Toby too. Like seeing their day & night. So sweet furrbaby farm dogs!🤗❤🐾

[@Fenthule]

literally every time you say "my buddy Alfred" I immediately sing it in tune with your song that always follows lol It's almost instinctual at this point haha. Another amazing video, it's awesome to see how far you've come with both Abby and the moocrew getting comfortable with you.

[@xGUANdeLUPEx]

OK, glad I'm not the only one, haha

[@kesangwangchuk8282]

Wait till you have a colleague called Alfred. Everytime you have to introduce him in a meeting or an event, you should break out into that song 😂

[@lisaa2453]

I have a 2 1/2 yr old male Maremma. His temperament is more like Abby's...he is a big puppy. I've noticed over the last 6 months a new level of maturity. Still acts like a puppy but he's much quicker to respond to commands.

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

Seems LGDs do that...they act and are puppies TILL THEY ARE NOT....LOL

[@JanSolo555]

“Taste the Dookie” is an instinctive game for dogs and wolves. They eat puppy poo around their dens in order to prevent predators from finding their den and eating their puppies.

[@Butterfly-mt5ml]

That makes total sense! 👍🏾

[@tabbylihua5193]

Toby is so focused on deterring the predators

[@SameSyd]

Abby has come along so well!! So proud of her and of you Morgan!

[@gainikroy8574]

Hey that's my cat🤣🤣

[@gailbailey8796]

Goo goo gaga Good comet

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

Well she gets all the attention

[@absurdistsloth]

i love hearing those big deep barks warning the coyotes away. I’d say Toby and Abby are paid well for their hard work, between all the scritches, warm meals, treats, cosy napping spots, and fun dookies to smell 😂

[@raymonddiaz6556]

Great to see Abby dog all engaged at night / ready to work alongside Toby, she's come a long way!

[@Ina_5686]

AW!!! Abby is so well behave now! Such a good girl! By accident, she let those geese out but she also brought them back in! She's catching up with Toby Dog real quick! Even her bark is scary! Great video!

[@donnakearse2503]

My brother- in - law has a farm in Mo . He has a Great Pyrenees who when we had the recent snow storm and frigid temperatures had the option to sleep in his barn but chose to sleep outside with wind chills at-35 degrees below zero. Next morning his dog was awake and jumping all over the yard.

[@onlydfresh1]

Morgan’s video editing skills are on point.

[@bonek350]

I love his style. Everything is smooth and seems very natural.

[@4inNashinal]

I believe Valerie is doing most/all of the editing actually, see "Responding to Uncomfortable Questions About My Farm" (23:17). Congrats to her

[@onlydfresh1]

@@4inNashinal oh ok thanks congrats to her.

[@DipityS]

I notice how much you respect the job they do on the farm - when you enter the enclosed area at night it's using every way you can to minimise your affect on their ability to do their job - you even say sorry for interrupting their duties - I really appreciate you trying to respect all the animals on your farm 😊

[@crystalphillips696]

I think it's so cute how the cats always wait at the door for you to start your day.

[@melonlord5476]

I still remember the times before Toby when you used to get so many injured ducks, crazy how time flies

[@shadowgirl]

The quality of your videos continues to improve as you’ve continued to do farming and content full time. It doesn’t go unnoticed!

[@sethbailey2557]

Abby and Toby are like bouncers at a vip poultry club 😂🦆🐓

[@emilyann4054]

Toby is the best boy. He’s so focused and gentle with all things. Abby has come a long way!

[@doreenwhitehead4224]

Abbey is starting to look a lot like Toby. She is starting to come into herself. The fur is piling on. Happy Holidays to you, your wife, Toby, Abbey and all your animals.

[@bekind3931]

You really do go the extra mile, and it’s so appreciated. Thank you for using that special red light and infrared. Makes it much easier to see. And thanks for giving Toby his pets on camera too. Warms my heart to know he’s not taking a backseat to Abby. I just adore him. He’s such a good protector. (Abby’s sweet as well.). Great video! Would def love to see the barn cats at night too.

[@vikroy3777]

The dogs are great and good friends

[@Just999Me]

The guardian livestock dog videos with Toby and Abby & their day to day life and POVs are one of my favorites on this channel. The night footage was great, thanks for that Morgan

[@dirtroaddestiny]

I love how you take care of your dogs. Great farmers. Local farmers here could learn a thing or two.. love y’all ❤ blessings from my farm

[@penandsword5289]

Abby did such a good job during her graveyard shift. You have to be proud of her and her progress

[@sebbes333]

*@Gold Shaw Farm* 18:18 That is a really great lamp :D

[@Evolition180]

Abbie is so much more calmer than she used to be. She is growing up! ❤

[@HoiiPolloii]

Toby’s the best! I’m sorry Abs but Toby will forever have my heart ❤️

[@vernaracey1174]

I love how you show so much respect for your animals. Yes you have the time where the animals go from outside to the freezer but that is part of farming. Keep up the good work.

[@Hummingbirder1]

9:16 My Buddy Alfreeeed... The Bucket-Prankster😄😁😂🤣

[@bobmiller7502]

really love the connection u have with each and every animal knowing them by name, thats how food should be raised with love not just profort numbers on a spreadsheet, keep on keeping on my brother

[@dewuknowofHyMn]

My LGD was a white AKBASH...she past at age 14....she did her job till she couldnt.....RIP HALEY !!

[@bretjessicayanish1432]

I ended up with a guardian dog I never heard of and she is so cuddly and attentive to me she is a meramma and kuvasz mix I guess she is 10 months old now I named her Jazzy she is has been learning everything to be a working dog for me as a service dog and she loves every minute

[@Mulberrysmile]

One thing I would recommend is that you put a gate into the birds outside area to leave open at night for the dogs. If something comes in through or over or under the fence there, the dogs will tear the world down to protect their birds. As it is now, the dogs can’t easily get there, so it is a place that is unprotected by them, but it is the very attractive place to predators who can smell the birds.

[@Atyoung1975]

I was thinking Abby needed a good chew like a bully stick, but then you pulled out those knuckles and I thought, perfect! She won't chew those bowls if there's something better. Our dog has to have something to chew on to relieve anxiety. Love this video!

[@ewa.kaminska]

Poor Toby, always being pushed away by Abby whenever it's his turn for affection. I hope he gets his share of petting outside of the camera.

[@JayJayVega]

I thought I was the only one who realized this, it’s so frustrating to watch. I have two dogs myself, and the Tommy younger one tends to do this I correct the behavior right away! It’s not fair to the other dog.

[@mustafayldrm3449]

@@JayJayVega Exactly. It is so hard to watch these videos and to see Toby get nipped all the time, even struggling to walk unintrupted.

[@WebScapesOntario]

as the owner of 2 Maremmas I can say with confidence if Toby wanted something, pets, food, to be left alone, Toby would get it for himself. These dogs are also not what you call biddable dogs ( where they look to do your bidding) Many are even more aloof.

[@Cate7451]

@@WebScapesOntario I think so too and Toby gets a lot more brushing time.

[@elleyd6985]

Been watching your videos on utube & facebook love your content look forward to each video

[@Captain-Donut]

Just so heart warming ❤️ Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@penguinwithwifi]

You should do a mini fundraiser to buy Abby and Toby some chew toys, or get a sponsor. I am always on the lookout for good dog toys for my little beast. She’s an aggressive chewer like Abby.

[@ritamulloy3522]

The frozen bones also help keep their teeth clean too ❤❤

[@susanlilley-rizos9906]

What a great video! The background music made it suspenseful and the many different shots and angels was riveting .You are getting to be such a great filmographer Morgan.

[@whawkins8636]

These are some resilient dogs

[@bellasamantha237]

16:58 what a beautiful scene. 😊🙏💙🦘

[@laus7504]

Love the night vision footage of your dogs! You go, Doggies!

[@Carl_Grissom_Sr]

I had a wolf hybrid malamute and an English mastiff on my farm. I never taught them a thing and they were the best coyote busters I’ve ever seen.

[@kbalmostheaven7296]

I enjoyed the video much better than when you strap the cameras on them. This video with cameras placed around the farm was super cool, and the time of day updates were great. Happy Holidays to y’all.

[@nancywebb1845]

Agree. I like this much better too.

[@c.storbin3271]

Yep the videos with cameras on the dogs / cats are hard to watch

[@willgaukler8979]

... those dogs love you as much as you love them ...

[@gennicejalcendor396]

You have some very productive dogs they are worth their feedings!!!

[@virginiagrande1974]

Abby is much better now. I love her character development ❤

[@CrystalTheAnimalLover]

They are so cute and so good at protecting the farm great video

[@kristineteall368]

I think Abby needs some chew toys, she tends to get board and then you have chewed bowls. lol She also needs to know that there are acceptable things to chew and things that she shouldn’t chew. Nylabone makes some great options, she won’t be able to destroy them right away she’ll really have to work at it, plus Kongs are good because even though it might freeze, it’ll still work! Anything she can throw around and make a game of it is also a good idea, because she’s still a puppy after all! I’m sure others will have suggestions that will fit into her guardian dog life, and don’t forget to get Toby his own toy too! We still love her despite her penchant for plastic, and she will only continue to get better as she ages. Toby is a given a far as having the hearts of the masses, so he needn’t worry! ♥️

[@sallygreimes6585]

Keep the bones from the cattle for your dog's. They are the absolute best for keeping oral health. My 12.5 yr standard poodle has never needed her teeth cleaned as she gets raw bones every week or so. Her vet totally agrees with me to give them. What she.eats of the bones boosts her calcium and other mineral level.

[@hollywirth2217]

Your neighbors with horses, ask them for the hoof trimmings from their horses. They make great "recycled" and free dog chews. They are quite elastic and take them a while for them to chew and dogs love the taste.

[@reyreyes2884]

we❤love the dogs abby and tobby dog.

[@Glorious_World_10]

Thanks for sharing your content. I am always waiting for you to upload something because it makes me happy to see your videos.

[@nicholasnapier2684]

Perfect Dogs for that kind of weather

[@ritamulloy3522]

Toby and Abby hit the jackpot ❤❤

[@felixw8711]

The last part of the time lapse, with the snow melting of the roof was so satisfying

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I'm all in on a day in the life video of Toby dog. Toby is a legendary LGD and we love him ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ksbrook1430]

I appreciate your storytelling and video skills. Thank you for another "A day in the life of..." episode.

[@janetwithers7427]

I love your dogs. They are just so smart and dedicated to their jobs. 💞☃️🎄☃️💞

[@dylanlavante]

Love your videos and hope to have a small farm of my own someday

[@saraschneider6781]

Birds are like... Hard nope.🤣🥶

[@heidipustelniak652]

As with most breeds of dogs… If you survive puppyhood, you will have a good dog!”

[@umangdalal3203]

Please make daily vlogs Morgan. Would love hearing you and seeing the farm animals.

[@saraschneider6781]

I mean I wouldn't say no to that, but I think it's great we get 2 videos of substantial length a week. Remember he has a life outside of filming and I'm sure his editor has other clients.

[@umangdalal3203]

@@saraschneider6781 I get it. I wasn't going into the technical side behind of making the videos. It's just that I'm very excited to see all his videos.

[@saraschneider6781]

@@umangdalal3203 agreed. I would be thrilled if he had time to push out 7 a week.🤣

[@lhmcd5538]

This was delightful. I really enjoyed it. I’m living vicariously through you with all of your animals. I miss my dogs and cats. I’ve had many over the years and now I looking after people so I can’t give the time I need to an animal. You are helping me through it. Happy Holidays to you. May you and Alison have a great New Year. May you all please take care and stay safe.

[@dawnlarsen3174]

We used the small black rubber dishes (Fortex type) instead of “hard” plastic, because they don’t break in below freezing temps. Alberta, Canada.

[@ssjess2504]

Toby is the goodest boi ♥️

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi..... Morgan nice to see you love watching your videos homestead Beautiful good job keep it up 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 👕🐔🐓🐣🐥🐩🐩🐈🐄🐝🌱🏡🎥👍👍👍

[@genderpan666]

where I live we haven't gotten snow since November.

[@catherinebrown7299]

OMGosh, Pablo swooped in so fast on Abby's food, lol. She is blossoming as a guardian dog. And I could tell she loves being out of her kennel area. All the animals look so happy and on that note I wish y'all a Merry Christmas (one day late) and a Happy New Year to come. I hope everybody stays safe and warm!!!🐄🐄🐄🐔🐔🐔🐓🐓🐓🎉🎉🎉

[@aerostream1337]

don’t forget about bringing the thermometer into the hoop coop!

[@amandajarboe1131]

I must applaud your dramatic overnight music choice! I wondered why one coyote seemed so scary then I realized I was hearing scary movie music. Well played, sir! Well played!

[@sharronbertha3323]

Toby said Can I have some privacy please. I'll take care of it .

[@roryrousseau111]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

[@lyndakrusky7141]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Happy boxing day!

[@3hristopher]

I love this version of a day in a life

[@anitraahrens905]

Toby Dog is for the birds, while Abby Girl is for the cattle.

[@bbpisc]

Obsessed with this 😊

[@John-ci8yk]

Cool, thank you and thumbs up.

[@privateer2584]

I love your day in the life videos!

[@tonihagan6330]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. ❄️🌲☃️. Love seeing the dogs do their thing. ❤️ The farm has come such a long way since moving in. You must be very proud of your accomplishments. I can't wait to see the new barn finished come spring. Stay warm!

[@heartless1866]

Please be careful with letting your dogs chew on the Christmas tree branches; the issue with Christmas trees tends to be the needles, which can irritate your pet's mouth, get stuck in their paws, and can cause an upset tummy if too many are eaten. It can cause a puncture in the intestinal lining, upset the stomach and irritate the mucus membrane in your dog. Again it can't kill your dog but it does cause them to be sick. Hope this helps x

[@FeedMeSalt]

I sucked a micro pinecone into my friggin lung once on a quad bike. That was hell, I don't understand how dogs enjoy the flavor of pine. I absolutely hate it after trying too hack that up for an hour. Worst flavor and smell on earth in my opinion.

[@retaknott2854]

plus they spray christmas trees ,so they last longer

[@krinklesofmadness]

@@retaknott2854fortunately this tree was one morgan picked from his neck of the woods

[@paultaylor6265]

I'm from Jamaica and I like your dog's

[@WiktoriaN.S]

Abi barking at the gate and then looking at Toby all concerned bless her

[@ulalaFrugilega]

I could watch a longer video with nightvision, observing the dogs on guard. That was awesome!

[@Ara-..]

it might not be the 24th anymore.. but this is by far one of the best christmas presents, aka a gold shaw farm upload!

[@davyhenry8985]

Beautiful dogs

[@triggrhappi]

Thats Toby's GoPro now. Its science!

[@whawkins8636]

One of my favorite channels

[@pattylcravatta]

Good Afternoon, Morgan, Toby and Abby! Interesting Video! Thank-you! Happy New Year! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@williamtaylor2412]

LOVE YA

[@leileleileleile]

"You're being a very good girl, Lady Abbington" 1:29 adorable 🥺

[@annajbanana2132]

MERRY CHRISTMAS MORGAN TO YOU AND YOUR LOVELY WIFE AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY OF ANIMALS BOTH PETS, WORKERS AND LIVESTOCK. YOU TREAT THEM ALL WITH MORE LOVE AND NURTURING THAN MOST AND THAT GIVES ME SO MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU AS A FARMER. I HOPE YESTERDAY WAS A WONDERFUL DAY FOR YOU AND I HOPE U HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR AS WELL. GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOUR YEAR BE PROSPEROUS

[@Night-ud4ew]

OMG. This might be a little morbid for some but when I saw the beef knuckles and what the packaging said I was like OMG KURT'S BACK! 😂😂😂

[@crystalphillips696]

Toby and Abby have a great life.

[@Paul-tq3vw]

Love those animals names…Jimmy Hendrix and Belinda Carlisle.

[@minnahumble2294]

Such a nice video. It was a pleasure to watch. And I LOOOVE those dogs.

[@mbtvalli]

I love your names for the animals.