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

Let me show you how I trained my dog to guard our ducks, geese, and chickens. Training a dog to protect (and not kill!) a bird is difficult, but our farm wouldn't survive without a livestock guardian dog.
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[@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.

[@williamfarnaby]

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.

[@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.

[@librahoshino6752]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@BadCompany_3]

I've never heard it explained so well about the working dog. Most people just don't understand why they need to be left alone and just let them do what their instincts tell them to do. It's in their genes to be a livestock guardian dog not a pet they make horrible pets if you don't have every waking hour to give them they bond with livestock and they don't leave for a 9 to 5 job

[@Teraperf]

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

[@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

[@user-ti5rx9oq9d]

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

[@elenacodanunziante7375]

LET LOOSE THE GOOSE

[@user-ti5rx9oq9d]

@@elenacodanunziante7375 frEEdom

[@joelpi47]

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

[@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

[@laurawilliams7782]

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

[@Rwastooshort]

unlock the cluck

[@animekings4990]

UNLOCK THE CHICKS

[@g.cosper8306]

Or unblock the flock

[@g.cosper8306]

Shoo the crew

[@katemq21]

Unpen the hens?

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnsonfamilyhobbyfarm4083]

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

[@GoldShawFarm]

truth!

[@chickensdontsurf]

Yes!

[@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

[@jacknewton2148]

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

[@alroy43]

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

[@Wenkamuy]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@minibat7169]

A giant friendly cloud, with a powerful bork

[@reecethe]

He guard He protec Most of all He friendly as hec

[@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.

[@May04bwu]

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

[@dvdgalutube]

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

[@shijai]

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

[@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!

[@johnnycorvo]

Thank you for your service, Toby.

[@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.

[@VupzyPlays]

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

[@Crunkboy415]

Toby: "Watcha lookin' at?" Geese: "Nothing. Nothing at all..."

[@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.

[@social3ngin33rin]

BIG CUTE ADORABLE DIRTY SNOWBALL!!!!

[@sevenaries]

The literal definition of a good boy

[@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.

[@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.

[@abhay3976]

He is so delightfully adorable...

[@marionrichardson1523]

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

[@bryanlandis541]

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

[@drocketw]

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

[@phunglung69420]

Wow that pond is lookin *FULL*

[@gaylewatkins4685]

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

[@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!"

[@bobbymcbobface]

haha, oh yeh

[@-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.

[@kaylad2058]

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

[@clarkefountain2258]

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

[@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

[@KuddlyKisses]

Seeing Toby sharing his food with Pablo was _adorable_ ♥

[@UnclePutte]

Dogs and farms, it just all goes together.

[@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.

[@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

[@christopherbardier770]

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

[@btrammel7304]

Baby Toby was so little and fluffy!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@bonarballsington6660]

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

[@malcolmkizdak767]

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

[@stolennimbus]

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

[@AcSunglassmorning]

tobby tobby tobby i like the way he barks, hes a good guard 🐕

[@dermiker]

The silky rooster just goes off in every single video and it cracks me up.

[@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

[@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. :)

[@R1D9M8B4]

Best life advice anyone can give.

[@andrenavarre9713]

Betty sure is big another great bird day luv watching

[@sourest_lem]

Very happy that KZbin randomly suggested this video to me!

[@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😎

[@carolereeves1566]

I hope its a long way off, but big DOGS get hip problems. In his GOLDEN YEARS will you bring him inside the warm house. He is so loving, tender hearted. God bless Toby and his farm. I love how he gives the chickens and geese the TOBY STINK EYE.!!!

[@p1nkfreud]

What a good boy!!!

[@jaynemar1]

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

[@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.

[@Luvmee42]

What a (nice) life, not easy but it's warming heart

[@GreenVikeenArt]

That black fluffy chicken is the best thing ever

[@sharelgrace9568]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@arturo_cruz]

This dude is playing the real star dew valley

[@jansmall72]

Toby is one Smart puppy

[@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

[@MissTiff84]

Hes the goodest boy 😍

[@gabrielcocco5188]

Toby stands watch like he owns everything! At night all creatures go inside their houses, chickens, ducks, geese, humans. Toby stands watch!

[@wino0000006]

The Great Protector of the Chicken, Geese and Ducks Realm.

[@Ric3ballRav3]

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

[@mikelo303]

Toby. The Duck Hero!

[@markjakab8794]

11:58 He's like: you better gtfo, while my friend mr. cat here is eating :)

[@t-a9402]

Great video! We have a Great Pyrenees female on our 1.5 acre urban fam. We raised her from a pup in an enclosure with baby chicks and ducklings. Never had a problem. She easily welcomed 2 goslings into the flock after we gave her free roam of the entire farm. She and our cat are besties. She does spend about an hour after dark barking. It seems like she is just confirming her domain. She stays outside 24/7. No more bobcats or raccoons! We are in SW FL, so we have her coat trimmed closely in the spring each year to help her stay cool. My only specific training was to teach her to protect against hawks, our most persistent predator. When she was a pup, anytime i heard or saw a hawk I would whoop and hollar and run around waving my arms and anything else I could grab. She eventually tied my bizarre behavior to the presence of hawks and she now sees/hears them before I do. She jumps and runs and barks anytime one comes near! No birds lost since she “took over” the farm! She is very gentle, but she will knock visiting kids down if they chase her birds!

[@yogapriata9569]

Big hug for Toby 👍

[@ThePutzboy]

"RELEASE THE QUAKEN!" "out you go chickens." Well we sure know who are the favorites now.

[@northernpennrailproduction3373]

Happy Thursday Morgan!

[@frenchysandi]

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

[@TheNYgolfer]

1:36 The look he gave the chicken said "can't touch this"

[@evspaceman]

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

[@morganhorsediaries3316]

Toby loves having a J-O-B.

[@FordyHunt]

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

[@vgil1278]

Little cloud puppies. Too cute!!

[@birdybathtime389]

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