I Trained My Dog to Guard Ducks and Geese (He's a real Livestock Guardian Dog!)

[@arandombard1197]

No reason to feel sorry for Toby being outside all the time. He gets to live like a true alpha, ruling over his kingdom, with a huge territory to patrol and walk. He's living the dream of every dog.

[@phugindomas]

Without female dogs and reproduction, but otherwise a beautiful life for dogs of his breed.

[@jkosh2046]

They are happiest when working. This is a dream for livestock guardians.

[@MemesAndLs]

Agree my Maremma spent his 14 years outside, we made him a fairly large place to rest and he would get in there only when raining and snowing.

[@thenotorious7905]

only way it could be better for him would be with another female dog or two

[@bnxpcapth2o445]

My dog would love to just rule my neighbor and keep all the rabbits safe and fed. Different story for birds and squirrels though...

[@roosdad1]

Toby: "I feel so bad about him talking to himself all the time. He just walks around the Farm, blabbing on about nothing. I just wag my tail, and watch over the flock. Poor guy."

[@maj746]

Yeah, his human is crazy, thinks we are real.

[@Epicurwat]

The look at "Release the Quaken!" Oh god please make him stop.

[@bobwall3]

Are you serious? I have to call my 2 pyrenees to come inside to eat. They love the outdoors except when it's really hot.

[@lhmcd5538]

He’s a working dog and he likes to work. Dogs do like to have a purpose and be needed. Toby dog, thanks to you is a well adjusted dog. May you please take care and stay safe.

[@w.g.hunter1300]

8:49 Look at him sitting there, so noble!

[@makeyou2412]

Its the anime ending

[@dante666jt]

Contemplation

[@FrenchViking466]

Beautiful indeed.

[@biglee13m]

Toby: this is my kingdom

[@librahoshino6752]

Toby is a very good boy. Floats around as happy as a cloud. Barks like thunder.

[@JuFated]

I always love the times when Pablo shares Toby's food and while Toby rightfully brushes the geese away, he's fine sharing his space and food with his apparent best bro xD

[@sswwooppee]

I don’t have an interest in farming really in any form yet I love Gold Shaw Farm videos. It’s his attitude.

[@HibiscusHigh]

He is a good storyteller

[@Kenionatus]

The moment he said "not just listen to one dude on the internet on how to make your important life decisions", he won my heart and my like. :)

[@Daftanemone]

This is like half of the channels I subscribe to on yt. So many I never had an interest in where the yt algorithm suggested it and I said uh okay let’s check this weird thing out....oh oh my god thus is entertaining

[@cv_290]

That, "RELEASE THE QUACKIN!" was underappreciated I think. xD

[@Brumbasse22]

LET LOOSE THE GOOSE!

[@EncrypticMethods]

@@Brumbasse22 alright _geese_ , its time to pay the _lease_ !

[@calledbyhisname899]

Absolutely true! Good catch. I was watching this on biggeekdad and when he "released the quackin" I came here to get a date for the video. Sure enough, he's making a statement.

[@BrutalCarnage]

this must be such an awesome life for a dog. You get fulfillment having a job to do, pleasing your master, whilst being completely free outdoors

[@joelpi47]

You should get Toby a little badge that says "Security Manager"

[@Teraperf]

I love how the subtitles label the goose honking noises as “Applause”

[@laurawilliams7782]

someone's probably already said this, but for chickens: Unlock the Flock

[@Rwastooshort]

unlock the cluck

[@animekings4990]

UNLOCK THE CHICKS

[@g.cosper]

Or unblock the flock

[@g.cosper]

Shoo the crew

[@katemq21]

Unpen the hens?

[@alroy43]

I think what you hit on here is that spending a lot of time with a puppy is important.

[@piquat1]

Toby really gets into his job. You can see him watching the flock and scanning the area for intruders. I always assumed he'd just lay around until he heard something. Pretty smart dog.

[@arcanejack]

Predators trying to get to the ducks: "Why do I hear boss music?"

[@joshuabrooks3033]

"Its fine we were grinding this area last year its totally safe"

[@windhelmguard5295]

they're probably more scared of the geese.

[@gmxrogue4107]

Nice pfp

[@redefinitive]

I love that you got Toby out of necessity, yet clearly you love him and he loves you. You're lucky to have found each other.

[@周-s2r]

Imagine you're just walking by, and you hear a man yell "RELEASE THE QUACKENSSSSS >:D"

[@elenacodanunziante7375]

LET LOOSE THE GOOSE

[@周-s2r]

@@elenacodanunziante7375 frEEdom

[@pleasantwalks5833]

Toby looking over his shoulder at the geese: "Don't make me come over there!"

[@dakillah6018]

yea yea 😂😂👌

[@jenat82]

Don't blame him, geese are dicks.

[@Jade-ig9lq]

@@jenat82 they're just mischievous

[@windhelmguard5295]

@@Jade-ig9lq they're off the devil.

[@obiwankenobi3574]

@@Jade-ig9lq geese are the birds of the devil

[@squorly]

Toby is worth much more than an iphone. So cute, him and his siblings following their mum around the farm when they were little.

[@seeingthelight3608]

Toby is the star of this channel for me. I respect that you treat Toby with love and affection but without pampering him, in line with his nature and his 'work'. I'm glad YT recommended this channel a few months back.

[@sevenaries]

The literal definition of a good boy

[@johnsonfamilyhobbyfarm4083]

My friend says that livestock guard dogs will bark if they hear a squirrel fart three mile away

[@GoldShawFarm]

truth!

[@chickensdontsurf]

Yes!

[@Omi_Kasigi]

He's so fluffy! Wish I could squish him myself.

[@savedbeliever]

I live in overcrowded California,,,,and I watch to virtually get away for a while and I find it enjoyable, informative, and I appreciate the care taken for all the animals,,,,plus,,,Morgan is a nice, decent person

[@arthursoto4285]

Outside of the cities there is so much space.

[@Wenkamuy]

Damn Toby is so chill, but knows when to assert dominance. Even then he's so gentle. What a good boy!!

[@Bamaman14k]

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Toby come into his own. We love watching him serious and watching him dopey. This is really a channel that I can leave on and leave the room, with the entire family watching, and I want to thank you for that. I personally know what goes in to making a KZbin video and for that I want to thank you also. Jimmy

[@elroy8272]

Toby dog is magnificent!! Amazing that Pablo shares food dish...finally friends.

[@KenS1267]

Specially as Maremma's are known to be one of the more food aggressive breeds. It shows how well socialized he is that he isn't.

[@mikesmithey1892]

I have been a dog man my whole life I've had dogs since I was old enough to remember four or five the best thing you can ever do to a dog when you're training them is praise them put your face right up to theirs tell them good boy kiss them on the face and nose and tell them good boy and when you don't like an attitude that they portray say no no no three times and raise your voice and that's generally all it takes. Thank you for your videos that are magnificent

[@FancyJackKester]

“Toby keeps the birds out of his food” Pablo gets a pass though :D

[@kjellman96]

I like that you're reasonable with your dog. You're respecting his natural instincts. A lot of people expect dogs to be humans.

[@daffodilunderhill7066]

1:30 Favorite scene: Toby side-eyes a chicken trying to encroach on his breakfast.

[@MrsTigercat]

I love the way he makes the geese back up. :-D

[@cuzican1902]

Yeah, only Pablo can eat his food!

[@daffodilunderhill7066]

@@cuzican1902 Farm protectors stick together!

[@sourest_lem]

It also looks like he's eating chicken meat which makes the bird a cannibal

[@minibat7169]

A giant friendly cloud, with a powerful bork

[@MurdiMad]

He guard He protec Most of all He friendly as hec

[@clarkefountain2258]

Spent two months in Nepal, and every substantial home had a guardian dog that did exactly what Toby does.

[@phunglung69420]

Wow that pond is lookin *FULL*

[@martir701]

I gotta say I love the way you show us the daily life and chores u gotta do everyday really puts into perspective the work that goes into it

[@Cocktail.witch.newhaven]

I can’t stand how adorable Toby is. When I meditate and go to my “safe place” it’s in the woods with a white fluffy dog like him and zi feel so loved and protected. I’m absolutely in love with that chill boy ❤️

[@gaylewatkins4685]

With Toby's natural instincts and your training you have Toby The Wonder Dog. So worth your investment.

[@kaylad2058]

Your videos are so well edited together to stay entertaining but also so educational! Thank you for sharing your farm with us

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Absolutely beautiful dog. We had a Rotweiller/Border Collie mix that needed no training whatsoever to guard our chickens and ducks. She hung out with them all day and we never lost one to stray dogs, coyotes or any of the other critters around here.

[@lifewithtash978]

Our male Maremma does the same when he's disobedient! Except he lays down on his side and avoids eye contact

[@malcolmkizdak767]

Im not really sure why, but these videos have really been helping me deal with stress these past few months lol

[@May04bwu]

Waching dogs do what they were selected and bred to do for centuries is so wonderful and somehow fulfilling

[@Birddude88]

Toby is lucky to have owners that care for him and understand him as a breed. You’ve done a great job with him, Morgan. Ps...I saw that pond filled up!

[@poopoohead8616]

I can't wait until Toby gets a friend to hang out with and help him with his guard duties. I have Stella which is a great Pyrenees mix and she is a great dog very independent very stubborn very lovable.

[@jenat82]

I'm assuming it's so that the old dog can aid with the training of the puppy. Show them the ropes.

[@sadniqqa]

@@jenat82 I see you everywhere

[@marionrichardson1523]

Now Toby just gives the look of "Don't even think about it geese". He is so at ease now.

[@CharlesMartel676]

My wife and I rescued a retired Great Pyrenees a few years ago. What an amazing breed. She loves her new life as a family dog!

[@Phoenix-yu5td]

i can't tell you how much i appreciate how much research you've done, unlike all the pet owners who buy inbred poodles from pet stores and think they come preprogrammed with tricks

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

Toby looks like the happiest dog on earth to me. Thank you for addressing the barking issue. I understand that a bird farm is already noisy but a commanding bark on top of a rooster on top of geese, etc, its a factor.

[@DonEnra]

I honestly love ducks and geese and I've been watching this channel ever since I found it which was 5 months ago and its honestly one of the best channels so thank you sir for the content😎

[@kokobeans5474]

I love your approach to training Toby, my family raised cattle dogs for years, and I always found that a stern word goes farther than a blow to the dog, and at the end of the day it only makes your dog afraid of you. In my personal experience training dogs I’ve always found it’s far easier to train a dog to start a new behavior than to stop a negative one. I used to have this one dog who would always lose his mind barking when we brought him food, and instead of scolding him for barking I trained him to go grab his favorite chew toy and bring it to me before I would give him his food so he couldn’t bark with the toy in his mouth, and he’d go right to eating after dropping it in my hand, I think you did an amazing job training Toby he’s an incredibly calm and competent guard dog

[@kayleenfeher4341]

Believe me, as someone who has a Great Pyrenees who is an indoor dog, they would much prefer to be outside, unless it is super hot out, then they love nothing more than to lay right under the vent for the AC. My guardian dog right now is to guard my grandchildren and the other dogs and myself. She does a wonderful job. :)

[@audreyandlinCompany]

Toby's on his way to becoming a great work dog and friend thanks to you, Morgan. I appreciate the diligence you put into research and your own training to be a good dog owner. Often people get a dog or other animal and never think of how they have to control or change their own behavior. That makes it really hard for the animal to understand and learn. Considering this is your first "student," I'm sure it was difficult not to spoil him. I'm impressed with how Toby appears to be developing into a valuable asset. You deserve a "teacher (trainer) of the year" award!

[@sourest_lem]

Very happy that KZbin randomly suggested this video to me!

[@a.swifty1081]

Roll over command really comes in handy when I want to check/clean ears, look at paws, belly, or when grooming my 50 pound dog. You and Toby have done a great job training to be a mellow, attentive, protective guardian dog and friend to you and Pablo.

[@jaynemar1]

Once you let a pup into your heart life is not the same without one.

[@johncgibson4720]

Wow this episode is gold standard for how to treat and respect a dog. What human's role is and everything is in this episode.

[@VupzyPlays]

All the birds be like y0 that’s a weird looking bird.

[@johnnycorvo]

Thank you for your service, Toby.

[@janemarie270]

I am sorry if this has been asked before, but have you thought about raising turkeys? Loves me some Toby.

[@weareinantartica]

he's considering it! he talked about it in the Farm Update video

[@vampire845]

One thing I have to say about turkeys. If he get the heritage breeds he'll have to clip their wings or fence them in. I raise turkeys, chicken and ducks and turkeys are the worse. I will not raise the butterball turkeys only have raise heritage and have lost so many from them flying over to fence

[@JuFated]

I asked that too and wondered for maybe quail as well.

[@vampire845]

@Confined Space I own and raise turkeys myself. They have a high mortality rate when young. Once they get to about week 3 they will mostly in the clear. Once adults they can be both awsome and butt holes.

[@FordyHunt]

It's so nice to see dogs doing the job they're bred for.

[@BBDoesTheThing]

0:31 Got a pinky and the brain vibe there. Human: "Hey Toby Dog, Whats the first thing we do every morning?" Toby Dog: "Ah Gee Human... What do we do first thing every morning?" Human: "The same thing we do every morning Toby-Dog, We Release the Quakin!"

[@haytalktome]

haha, oh yeh

[@christopherbardier770]

I think it’s awesome how proud you are of him.

[@bryanlandis541]

Morgan and his door props. It makes me laugh how many doors you prop open with sticks, metal bars, anything laying around!

[@bestoddisee]

Toby is totally cool. My three send kudos. Go Toby! We manage a 400 protected preserve here so lots of predators. The homestead part is only about twenty acres. Ours are invaluable. BRAVO! Nice segment this morning.

[@sharelgrace9568]

This was a great Vlog! Thanks, always like to learn and, of course, see Mr. Toby.

[@NeonTiger]

Toby is such an awesome dog, and your excellent training really shines when you see Toby asserting himself with body language with the birds instead of barking at them or going after them. It can be tough, especially with aggressive birds, but Toby is perfect!

[@irisperfetto]

Toby is such a good boy!!! You're doing a great job with him and its been very entertaining to see the journey!

[@bonarballsington6660]

I've never met Toby, and probably never will, but I love him all the same

[@stolennimbus]

Every time I see Toby dog, I just have the urge to hug my pc monitor.

[@KuddlyKisses]

Seeing Toby sharing his food with Pablo was _adorable_ ♥

[@MissTiff84]

Hes the goodest boy 😍

[@frenchysandi]

He is incredible, glad he puts geese in their place they can be intimidating even to people.

[@madeofpaperplanes]

“Justin Finch-Fletchley, our lead gander”. Never a phrase I thought I’d hear but that is hilarious!!

[@AthenaGoddess]

I swear thats a Harry Potter character.

[@EncrypticMethods]

13:54 I love that my poodles bark every time somebody is walking outside our doors or knock or ring the doorbell, they are alert. Alertness is a great attribute.

[@jenat82]

Poodles were bred for water retrieving really. Not guarding.

[@mikelo303]

Toby. The Duck Hero!

[@governornancy]

I have to be honest, I watch your vids for Toby and Pablo. Toby is a crazy charismatic dog and you can tell how much work you've put into him.

[@evspaceman]

Toby reminds me of my Anatolian who is, sadly, no longer with us. I will get another soon.

[@jansmall72]

Toby is one Smart puppy

[@apollo9363]

The real title: "I trianed a polar bear to protect livestock"

[@drocketw]

Go Toby!!! What a blessing you are to each other.

[@arturo_cruz]

This dude is playing the real star dew valley

[@dvdgalutube]

Toby!! 🥰🥰🥰 what a gentle, chill dog. Toby is so cute

[@Robert_D_Mercer]

When a man gathers wisdom, he gather's it from multiple sources and decides on his own.

[@HiddenSpringFarm]

Toby is an amazing dog for the farm. I feel so proud watching him in action and the great job you've done with him and it's nice that you can walk us through some of his life and his role on the farm. My Molly is an Old English Sheepdog puppy and she's 6 months old. I'm still in the process of training her to behave with the ducks. The chickens she's fine, but the ducks get loud and start to run and fly away from her...then of course she chases. Work in progress, but these things don't happen overnight. Toby is a dog that Molly can look up to. Sheepdogs are amazingly instinctive and Molly herds me all the time. Absolutely love this video Morgan.

[@GoldShawFarm]

Good luck with Molly!

[@northernpennrailproduction3373]

Happy Thursday Morgan!

[@jenford7078]

You are a good, intelligent man and you have a good dog... I bet no one will give you a better compliment this week!

[@GoldShawFarm]

I really appreciate it!

[@daithi154]

ye here in texas we usually just use a sporting 50 caliber automated turret for unwelcome predators and sometimes an A-10 warthog

[@deadfrominside698]

Lol

[@Ric3ballRav3]

Toby fan club!!! Hope he gets better and better at his job!!

[@eameyclacyaj]

Toby is such a beautiful dog.... I’m wondering: when does he sleep?!? He seems to be on guard 24-7 !

[@GoldShawFarm]

He naps a lot during the day

[@MrWarren1991]

Most working dog breeds don't truly sleep the way we do, they nap A LOT. I haven't worked with guardian dogs specifically, but I know my husky really never sleeps more than 3hrs straight. My gsd growing up was also the same way.

[@lorrainemcelroy9511]

Morgan, Bob and I really enjoyed this video. Wonderful to be able to watch how your farm is growing. What a wonderful place.Congrats!!! Lorraine & Bob McElroy

[@Randomgamingplus]

Toby is giving the geese his "not now" look. I am just waiting for the Pablo and Toby adventures around the farm (in a Charlotte's Web style for TV). Give Toby one good scratch behind the ears from me.

[@lizzymandile2022]

Just a working boy doing what he was bred to do, that's something that's getting more and more rare. You did good with him, congrats.

[@Steveleecomedy]

Watching from Hong Kong!

[@todayiglowup4286]

me too! i wanna own a farm one day

[@TheGeordieClan]

I have had Maremma's for 5yrs now and just love them. I have 3 of them guarding our goats and chickens. Also, 10 puppies right now. We have bear, cougar and coyotes. Never lost 1 yet.

[@katelin5111]

one day he is going to look at his subscribers and see 1 mil I am confused how he is not already there

[@horace6851]

especially seeing other KZbinrs with much less entertaining content hitting 2 mils or more

[@iAB23]

He is so delightfully adorable...

[@morganhorsediaries3316]

Toby loves having a J-O-B.

[@mohmdabs8510]

respect to your editing on this video , and respect to the way you are keeping a guard dog as a guard dog , not as a pet , im very impressed , well done

[@birdybathtime389]

Honestly I would be terrified if I were a dog and my owner went NOOOOO in that voice..... it honestly startled me

[@crowgirl1326]

Toby has been a star of the farm since he set paw on it. What a wonderful gift he has been for you as I remember your hesitation when making the decision to get a LGD.