Guardian Dogs Hold The Line Against A Raccoon. No Animals Harmed

[@wyodino6245]

That was one stubborn racoon. The dogs held him back. He could have gotten your chickens, for sure. Hopefully he'll think twice before choosing your place again. Your dogs showed great restraint. Protectors of the realm.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. I think the racoon wanted to retreat but was afraid to get off the post. I'm really proud that they didn't pull him off the post. They all could have easily done that. Glad no one was bit or hurt. I'm extra proud of them.

[@wyodino6245]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas You should be sooo proud. They were all such good guardians. Even I felt proud of their restraint.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you.

[@katrina7944]

This is so sad and sweet at the same time. Thank you for letting the little guy live. That's sweet! But it's sad because i feel like he more wanted shelter than a chicken... But one leads to the next ultimately.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Raccoons are very, very insulated and it wasn't cold out. So I think he was probably looking for some lunch. I'm glad he was able to get away safely with no one getting hurt.

[@swansonganimalcommunicatio4207]

I love how kind you and your team are. With love from mine to yours

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks so much.

[@mjo1016]

Nice work Guardians and so impressive how they trust and listen to you ❤That was one stubborn racoon, but trying to get a meal at the wrong house haha!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I'm really proud that they didn't pull the raccoon down. But I don't think he was stubborn, just smart to not come to the ground. I think he was very scared and chose to not move and not come down until it was safe to come down.

[@mjo1016]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas he was definitely scared and so cute when he tucked his head in at the beginning. I was surprised he kept coming back up, but maybe he thought they could get him on the ground regardless of the fencing.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

@@mjo1016 Racoons know to run up, usually a tree but since we didn't have trees, fence posts were the closest thing to a tree. I don't think he fully understood the fence and that he could have run away on the other side of the fence. I agree, he sure was cute and I felt bad for him when he tucked his head down and almost covered his eyes. But he was smart to do that because if he started growling or hissing, The Guardians would have been more aggressive. They could have easily reached and pulled him down. I think they were in between does he need help or is he a threat.

[@jamiemoeckly8523]

That was one persistent racoon. Your guardians are such good listeners! Thanks for sharing!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. I think he was a very scared little critter and didn't know how to safely retreat. I'm glad no one was harmed.

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

That racoon got the surprise of a lifetime ! 😮

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

He did but I'm so glad no one got hurt and he walked away free. Hopefully knowing not to come back. I love all animals.

[@PandyBlue77]

Truly enjoyed this! Never a dull moment. You gals are so adorable out there in knee deep snow trying to keep everyone safe. Good job Guardians!!! You listened to mama❤🎉

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you Lynda!

[@amberwhite592]

I love watching this guardians work.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I do too.

[@terryharris9702]

Yes! Just like my Akbash. Protective but not aggressive. Just love my dog!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I agree they are a wonderful breed.

[@greenwave819]

@ 1:44 this raccoon realizes how ashamed it is of his life choices

[@RosePedal1016]

Dang how cold is it there ?, poor little coon he looked pretty cold too. Love your channel love all the babies❤️❤️❤️

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you. Not too cold today, 20s maybe. Racoons are built for the cold so I think he was maybe just hungry but not cold.

[@RosePedal1016]

Thank u I love your channel have a good night.🌙

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

@@RosePedal1016 Thank you and good night to you too.

[@jimmcintyre4390]

That's got to be Wyoming. A little windy there. Wow

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Hi Jim. Yes, Wyoming! And we can get some strong winds occasionally.

[@bonnieklimcsak222]

A good job was done by all.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thank you

[@francesfellows1]

Live and let live! What a great demonstration of understanding each species instincts and working with fight, flight, freeze and flock to best advantage for of the whole ecosystem. That raccoon will be prey for the bigger predators and keep them away from the poultry for at least one meal. Raccoon did not get a taste of chicken, dogs did not get a taste of raccoon and the guardians got positive reinforcement for both instinct and obedience.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Wow, that was well said. :)

[@dvr1337]

poor guy was prolly hungry

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Yes. But there wasn't a lot I could do to help him other than make sure he or she could go on without getting killed or hurt. Our guardians love our chickens and ducks and they'd not want them to get eaten. But yes I felt bad for the little guy and I hope he found a dinner somewhere.

[@cologist]

What part of Alaska do you guys live in?

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

This is Wyoming

[@cologist]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas Haha thanks for the reply. The winter looks so extreme!

[@herbhouston5378]

You don't call off the dogs until the situation is resolved!

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

You can do that with your pack, but with mine this is exactly how I wanted it handled and I'm proud of them for listening. And no one got bit or hurt.

[@0159ralph]

I think the odds for the racoon were against him..

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

I think the raccoon knew that. We showed him or her mercy and haven't seen a raccoon here since then.

[@jeffpurdy2347]

Everyone went home without injuries. That’s how I also like it. As far as shooting the animal, you needed the dogs out of harms way before you even think about shooting. Same goes with the livestock. Barking is the best deterrent. I don’t think raccoon will be back.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

Thanks. My feelings exactly.

[@bradsimpson8724]

And this is exactly why when I see my dogs chasing something I take my quad and my .223. If the quad engine revving up doesn't end up scaring that raccoon into jumping down and running off, 62 grains of lead ends the standoff in a hurry. And then I don't need to chase the damn thing all down the fence line.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

The raccoon knew he couldn't jump down and we showed mercy to him and he's never come back.

[@bradsimpson8724]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas I guarantee not only that he's been back, but that he brought friends with him. That's just how they work. Maybe they figured out that there wasn't a safe way past the dogs and a meal was just too risky, but you definitely spent some time under scrutiny for a raccoon heist. Your farm, your rules, and I respect that, but around here(we're too far west for raccoons to be a thing these days), we would have pulped that thing with a bullet to guarantee it never showed up again.

[@jonathanandtrishavlogs6874]

Only people who have experienced it will know that the coon wasn’t scared, but hungry and will be back. We’ve lost 16 chickens in the last 3 years and now got 2 Pyrenees. This women knows nothing. At least you have some logical and rational survival thinking.

[@jonathanandtrishavlogs6874]

@@BigHornMountainAlpacas He kept climbing up because he wanted in to hunt your chickens. He’s never been back because he probably got hunted by a coyote. You have a lot to learn.

[@brentthebloodhound]

i dont like racoons at all. I would have shot it. Once a problem always a problem. i had 5 racoons living at my neighbors killing my chickens.

[@BigHornMountainAlpacas]

The raccoon never returned. He had way out and we showed him mercy.

[@glenngray2658]

𝕡𝐫ｏ𝕄ｏ𝔰𝓶 😉