Livestock guardian dog Lily is intense and focused. She also has a secret weapon.

Our 3 year old livestock guardian dog Lily is an Anatolian Shepherd. She is intense, focused and dedicated to protecting our sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, alpacas, steers and mini donkey. She has formed and alliance with our farm cat Luna to protect the farm animals and train puppies. Lily is from Turkish import lines.
Lily works with our other two male livestock guardian dogs.

[@stephanieturner6912]

‘The alpacas think she is a god.’ 😂 That is hilarious.

[@hildagilbert2941]

Thank you, i get Alpscas & Llamas confused. Too old

[@laurafeher9694]

Did you catch the Admiration Society's Alpaca's Stares As Luna Sauntered Past?🌿😺

[@Sandra-kk4tl]

You mean she’s not a goddess?

[@anon707z]

I'm loling at this at the moment lol 1:55

[@SaintShion]

She reminds me of my cat Ruby. She even puts my huskies in place.

[@averagejayne18]

love that lily and luna have the same speckly coat-they must shop at the same place

[@kimberlywalker_]

Squad goals

[@glow862]

Wow, poor baby Luna had a crazy start and became amazing

[@kathyhague1867]

Somebody gifted your ranch with an amazing cat! She is where she is supposed to be, and in her element Their loss your gain😻

[@citizengaines5414]

I had an Anatolian that had been dumped. She was so smart. She watched everything and was highly intuitive. Lost her to cancer. She had 5 yrs of being well taken care of and treasured. RIP Sasha

[@donnakahriger25]

Sorry for ur loss. Stay strong💪🏼

[@hildagilbert2941]

So sorry, but you will see her in Heaven.

[@jewelsbarbie]

You lost your sweet pup at only 5 years?! That’s a tragedy! I’m sending my heartfelt condolences for the loss of dog. 😢 She was so blessed to have you as her family. I can tell from the language in your comment that you loved her so much. She is your guardian angel, now. 🐾❤🙏

[@citizengaines5414]

@@donnakahriger25 🙏🏻

[@citizengaines5414]

@@hildagilbert2941 👍🏻

[@karengarrison3666]

Raventree Ranch: When confronted by predators, are the following apt descriptions of Bo and Lily: When Bo is alerted, he races through barking, so he presents himself as a huge "badass" with super fierce barking. When Lily is alerted, she races to the predator with a deadly silent stealth; she wants to see the predator and him see her. (This is my interpretation from how you described "Shock and Awe" at work)

[@ferretocious]

Those alpaca distress calls are heartbreaking! I love the cats interaction with the dogs and boy I've never seen a more protected cat lol!

[@20PINKluvr]

I know they're good cause the LGDs are always on it

[@chriseddy7992]

I love her, she’s badass

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

I thought the alpaca sounded like a squeaky toy! My dog would've thought so too & come running!

[@roscoemahaffey3337]

I love Luna! She is THE boss!

[@careyolson3446]

A stray kitten has become ranch manager over pure breed guardian dogs. Very impressive cat.

[@lauriehood8570]

Makes you wonder what else is possible in the animal world.❤

[@mfee2079]

We have a 14 month old Anatolian who is my wife's service dog. Who took over from her 13 yr old Boerboel that just retired. We used to swear by mastiff breeds for service work but the Anatolian is changing that. Super intelligent, loving, friendly with everything since being properly socialized but still extremely protective when given the right cues. To say we are impressed is an understatement, and we have had a lot of so called killer dog breeds that turned out to be gigantic babies with the right training, socialization, and above all strong leadership

[@bodhiswayze1892]

I find it absolutely incredible that alpacas, goats, mules and donkeys etc are perfectly able to communicate with the LGD’s AND Luna the cat. It blows my mind! Thank you for sharing this. ❤

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Me too❤❤

[@ash7324]

I really enjoy seeing animal camaraderie, the alpacas see something coming and they call in the heavies! They’re seriously powerful animals but are so gentle and polite with the animals. It’s all such a lovely bond

[@R005t3r]

Who would have thought, the sound that strikes terror into a coyote's heart is a squeaky alpaca.

[@ashleystevenson1071]

This is my new favorite channel. I absolutely love to see these dogs working

[@pamelaturner8564]

Indeed.They are simply spectacular.

[@lauralfreeberg2179]

I don't know how this channel ended up on my algorithm, but I'm obsessed.

[@colabama]

Jimmy and Clarence for the win, with Raventree Ranch neck and neck! I love them both!

[@gcbaba]

I love working dogs and I’ve always admired Anatolian shepherds Absolutely LOVE recon cat!

[@pamelaturner8564]

I do believe watching your dogs is addictive.With no bad side effects.

[@sheshek7918]

I LOVE hearing the backgrounds of your babies. And Lili is the bomb . . . The fact that she is a silent protector is awesome. .she wants some action and she will teach any coyotes who the boss is. Ohhhh and Luna was dumped? Well she has definitely made her mark. I love each and every one of them!!!!

[@willbedford8381]

I love the socio-farnomic break downs of the farm security. The way their decisions and active training are analyzed to be used for future training.

[@Cristina-ng5ux]

Lily and Luna are amazing! ❤️

[@michelevanhook7611]

They all work together like a well oiled machine. Each innately understands the assignment 100%! They are enthralling to watch. Go Raventree Avengers!!!! ❤️👍👏🥰

[@kimgran5066]

I love that this video highlights Lilly's amazingness❤️🤣 So many focus only on the size of Bo and Judge, which is impressive and I adore them too, but wait for it... size is not everything🤣🙈 They each have individual strengths and approaches and dedication to their charges... sometimes you come in with the sirens on aka Bo's bark...sometimes you go in silent aka Lily's stealth, both effective strategies, Luna doesnt scare anyone by her size... but she can get her point across... or alert Lily if she notices something not right and Judge- his superpower is tbd maybe he is a mix of both, all of which is what makes them the A team. So much ❤️ ❤️❤️ for your critters🥰

[@OneBravo721]

How cool would it be to go on patrol with Lily and Bo with a GoPro! That would be epic! Great video!

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Great idea! But it might likely need infrared capabilities for decent video. I like your idea though!

[@james_b1279]

I love how the bonds are tight and it's basically family keeping family safe. Nice clip appreciate the channel.

[@this_is_chycanthropy]

Lily is definitely the most dangerous of the three! Not just because of her impeccable breeding, but because of her big softy heart. ❤ She loves her charges so much, she's gonna shred coyotes into kibble to keep them safe. I love watching her work!!

[@italiangirl2789]

I'm so Happy I found this channel, I Love it!! It's so fascinating to watch the the animals work together, it's Amazing

[@shannondelong3248]

Wow, you nailed it! Luna has the manager swagger and Lily has the quiet intensity of the team. What an awesome team. Seeing Streaks on the camera at night, Slo Mo is definitely not in their DNA. 🤣 !

[@tricia4900]

What a wonderful life you and your animals have...you and your flock do a fantastic job xx

[@karenduncan6004]

Luna is the special ops operator dressed in black! Love the way all your guardians work as a team!

[@junebug5831]

Your protectors are beautiful!!

[@Sammavenarnold]

I have an Anatolian shepherd husky mix. She is strong as hell!

[@SoMooLand1nine7]

I adore lily the most she's amazing But ayyye luna 😆😻🙌🏻🤭 whatta Goddess

[@susanmoreland2312]

When my depression tries to hit me hard sometimes and I do fight it I love watching these wonderful creatures be bold and brave and heros it makes me feel good inside do you know what I mean? It's just awesome to watch these videos they really help me🐾🐾🐾🐾💯🙏💗

[@lindamclennan8645]

Good for you,SusanM- you found an awesome way to deal with depression.Great tip for those dealing with depression to try!

[@susanmoreland2312]

@@lindamclennan8645 thanks!❤

[@hildagilbert2941]

I have this also, & this is my go to. ❤ 😍 💖

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Hi Susan, 🙂 Your comment about mental health & depression hit home with me. I have a couple of things in my bag of tricks that I go to when fighting that old adversary. One is watching anything that makes me laugh. Another is watching wonderful videos about animals. That's why I hope you'll search HERD elephant orphanage here on KZbin. I think you u would love to get to know the individual animals from this unique herd of 17 rescued elephants. The youngest is a recently rescued orphan roughly 8 months old. He was found wandering alone with no sign of his family 4 months ago. Before that, the most recent orphan adopted by the HERD was Khanyisa, a sweet little albino calf with terrible wounds from the snare she was caught in. It made it hard for her to drink, part of her ear was severed or nearly severed, and all her wounds were infected and ridden with maggots. They nursed her back to health, and successfully integrated her into the HERD. She has grown up a lot, & unless you get a look at her in (or coming out of) the water, you probably won't even notice she's pink. Elephants usually apply mud or sand to their bodies to protect them from the sun & from biting flies and parasites. But remove that layer of dermal protection and you have a sweet little, pale-eyed pink elephant! Phabeni (the newest little rescued calf) has been a quicker intro because he had no serious injuries. I bring all this up because so many of us who comment there remark on the positive effect it has had on our mental health. Something about them is so very calming, and you will always feel better after watching one of those videos. It will measurably lower your blood pressure and heart rate too! An added bonus. :^) I hope you'll check it out sometime if you happen to see this. I think you would like it. Take care, Susan. G.B.B. ❤🐘❤

[@isoldecurry4321]

I absolutely love your LGDs (and the other animals, too, of course)! ❤️

[@LilMissPatriot]

Your Guardians, including Luna, are amazing. They are so smart! I could watch then all day. This is my favorite channel. ❤️🐕🐈

[@GamingKotaOG]

Greatly trained dogs, very traditional in how they handle things, I absolutely love it! Doing what they are supposed to! ❤

[@lindamclennan8645]

LGD's aren't trained,it's instinctive/in their dna for 1000's of years.They have to be introduced/harmoniously assimilated into flock/herd.

[@mrs.c5471]

I agree! You don’t really train an Anatolian. They are bred for guarding livestock. In fact in Turkey they live with very little human contact. They roam freely. They are extremely intelligent, very self sufficient and figure out on their own what to do.

[@hannalindstrom575]

I absolutely love all of your videos with your beautiful impressive dogs, cat and the other animals.🙏❣🙏. They are doing such a good job all of them!🏅

[@laurafeher9694]

Grateful For Your Passionate Narrative As Each Animal's Responsibilities Are Described Affectionately

[@gaylewatkins4685]

I subscribed today and now I am watching all of your previous videos.😊

[@jasonbourneswife208]

I love all these personalities!

[@daolieu4261]

Love your narration of their relationships as well

[@angelinalanzillotti2773]

I am going to binge watch your channel. So interesting and what an amazing Crew you have. Incredible how they all have their job and melt together.

[@CherylAnderson-qs4iq]

Love learning about these working animals.

[@JustMe-dd5ou]

They are absolutely stunning! I love the bond they have with the other animals. My animals are the same. Nothing but love! 😍

[@fabianhwnd6265]

One of the best guardian dogs you can have they defend you and you lovely animals at all time

[@ninac1280]

Hello hello well I just love this , 1st time I ever watched every reel 😂 these dogs are just heaven sent there amazing devotion to protect jus makes me cry. And Luna , what a lady , thankyou so much for sharing this to the world .

[@budgawomb]

AWW Luna she is beautiful

[@rebeccalogan8446]

I've just come across your fabulous channel! I love it!

[@raventreeranch]

Thank you

[@windiashe126]

I follow you on TikTok and man those short videos do these guys justice and your channel on here is just as amazing 😻😍🥰 I love learning about your guardians and your cat god/ranch manager 😂😂 this is awesome!! Thank you so much

[@raventreeranch]

Thank you! It’s a work in progress. Hoping we improve over time! We are committed to doing longer and longer vids. Getting some new equipment soon

[@ebonyqueen52]

Love Lily, I could watch your ranch all day. Thank you for teaching me 3:03 about ranch life.

[@sassydiana7]

Lily is awesome❤❤

[@Lisa-tt9hm]

I felt very protected by the one I had.

[@TheWestlandgirl]

What an excellent description video of you dogs and cat! 👏👏👏👏

[@bridgetbowman8875]

Totally amazing and priceless !!❤❤❤❤❤

[@mfaz6374]

I'm not surprised that Lily and Luna run the Ranch - as females, they're the brains behind the brawn...

[@kimberlywalker_]

@@MyStonefish Well yes, but no matter what tradition you follow there are always the thought process that men are the muscle and women the advisors. And we do make good advisors! We just get frustrated and yell and complain when we think the Muscle side won't listen to the Advisor side! 😁

[@hardtogetnamehere]

@@kimberlywalker_ as the “adviser” we should already know that yelling, screaming and getting frustrated doesn’t make the muscle listen any better. Muscle needs a soft hand and firm words. We are the finesse behind their force. Talk softly, give the muscle time to cool down if needed, re approach the issue with a calm head, the muscle always comes around.

[@crod67435]

@hardtogetnamehere im mexican and all that goes out the door when it comes to Mexican women (no offense) lol us mexican men have tough hides cause we get yelled at all the time. I grew up with tough women my whole life now im 38 and have 5 females in the house and the only other testosterone in the house is my boy maximus (gsd).

[@curiouscanuck]

I laughed so hard at this politically incorrect comment thread. 😂😂😂

[@oliviam5571]

Yup, you can't beat the females. Female working dogs are serious, don't fool around, and they're extremely loyal. Boss bitches. Fierce...🤣👍👍😹 But in response to the convo about males vs females... This is the true key... The quickest way to get the males to do what you want or to do anything... is to plant the seed and let them think they came up with the idea. If its their idea, they hop to it in a flash! But if we females fight, argue it with them. The resistance prevents it from happening. Trust me I know. I've dealt with them all my life. I've argued and done the whole trip. Only to find within a week they did what was my idea. They don't like females being more intelligent than them! 🤣😂🤔😒 So plant a seed or make a soft suggestion. Watch what happens. Make an experiment out of it. You'll be amazed!! 🤣😂 Humans now, not dogs... Lmk how it works out!

[@americansweetheart5597]

She's gorgeous. She looks huge.

[@julenejardinehymer5028]

Love. LOVE. The videos. Your dogs are massive and extremely intelligent. Thank you for showing us how they work and play.

[@scottrutter8623]

Wow, it's amazing how all the animals look up to Luna, considering the size difference. It's all attitude, Luna is paying you back for rescuing her and providing a loving home. Lily is an awesome dog. My female rottweiler was a silent attack on animals trespassing.

[@donnagorman6494]

So glad I started watching these. Have been following yall for awhile. Better than anything on TV😀

[@helenf1439]

Thank you for your videos! They bring thoughts of my grandfather, who had these dogs to protect his sheep and goats (and him) from wolves and people where he lived in Turkey. ❤

[@madginger3634]

Found ya on IG and follow y'all there. I love your pets.

[@Alpacabowl98]

lady the dynamics you speak of and the characteristics of the animals could bring a tear to an eye

[@kathleen7825]

God Bless The Earth Angels, For All Creatures Great And Small 🙏💗🙏💗

[@joyosburn7321]

I love your animals!!!! It’s the first thing I look for when I got on to any stream. Thank you for sharing!

[@slfmghus4144]

Amo tu canal!! Thank you for share beautiful moments!!! Me encanta !!

[@jamietaylor9303]

Love this!! I always knew lily was the one! 😂

[@jamietaylor9303]

Of course with the help of the ancient queen! Cats are so smart and amazing!

[@Itsacrazyworldwelivein]

Lily is gorgeous! I saw earlier you referred to her as a Brindle. I hope I got that right. It is obvious to me by her demeanor she can take care of business. Silent but I suspect very deadly when needed. I’ve just started watching your channel and didn’t realize your dogs had a direct line back to Turkey. From what little research I’ve done it’s not easy to get a Turkish Shepherd directly from Turkey.

[@mrs.c5471]

LOL! That’s exactly what I asked. Unless they have changed their laws, Turkey doesn’t allow these dogs to be exported. Apparently “infidels” where coming to Turkey, taking the best breeding stock and establishing new lines, especially in Europe. I don’t remember when it was outlawed, but the vet I took my dogs to to get evaluated, was astonished when I told her where I got them and their story. She showed me her dogs descendants which she had gotten from Turkey directly in the 70-80’s and said my dogs were just as nice as her pups. Fyi: the reason my dogs were smuggled out of Iraq was because they were going to kill them. The villagers didn’t like pintos, which is what my male was, I don’t know about the girls, they were both fawns/black masks, but the person who gifted them to me saved 5 puppies and ended up with 3 himself.

[@lthom5158]

Beautiful animals! Love this channel!

[@bodhiswayze1892]

It would be cool if you could put a go-pro on the dogs for a day so we can see what they see. I love your channel ❤️

[@brendaclark5185]

Lily and Luna are the total boss of the ranch. They'll make way for the larger males at need but they rule the ranch. Just like a pride of lioness rules the African savanna

[@austenmckenna5555]

Love your dogs! My favorite LGD's are Maremmas, Kangals and Anatolians. Fantastic how your cat is part of the protection of the livestock! Keep your videos coming!😊

[@lorraineayres5724]

I absolutely love these dogs and the way they work with luna. A very brave troop.

[@ceejay4911]

I absolutely love learning about your team. Thank you for sharing their lives with us ❤

[@evagibson4511]

This is so awesome I love following your page on FB and tik tok as well 😊😊❤️

[@brookslynn6633]

Love this video and you sharing their background !!💕💕

[@jdtv...9134]

So cool! Love the cat

[@kingxerocole4616]

Incredible animals

[@shadow-Sun]

What a handsome pair of dogs , formidable and intelligent what a combo .

[@susancasagooddog8937]

I have a female Anatolian and a male Great Pyrenees. It's so much fun to watch them work together..

[@stephanielechuga4935]

Postttt more videos please. Good bless you and your farm. I'm really fascinated in your mixed family. I love Luna cat. Lol she overseas operations.

[@jennyvthomas4913]

You guys are my fav❤

[@margie8287]

I watch these and realize that I am crying! ❤️

[@shauntellewana6130]

It’s cool because it’s the same with my male and female Staffy dogs. We didn’t live in the greatest area and I’d always hear our boy barking but on the occasions they’d catch someone or something it would usually be our girl who’s got them cornered and caught

[@Annalise95]

No wonder his name is judge 😂,wow beautiful tho ❤️ like the army they all work so well an know there jobs!so awesome

[@jonimestas9692]

A true warrior. With a heart of tough do not mess with my territory. You Miss are a phenomenal woman. Your husband is a blessed man. Best from Indiana.

[@susancasagooddog8937]

Your Anatolian shepherds are spectacular

[@DinDjarin6969]

OH MY GOD!!!! The collar on that dog from Turkey!!!! “Wolf Killer” i would imagine the spikes on his collar are to protect his neck if a wolf gets the upper hand on him. Thats really cool!

[@epiphany4152]

I love watching your guardians at work. I look forward to watching!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heidic4910]

Loves these videos!!! Pete next please!!

[@imochiexe5056]

Never have experienced LGDs before watching your shorts and posts. These dogs are, for lack of a more precise vocabulary, amazing, awesome, on target and wonderful! Thank you for sharing your/their daily/nightly happenings.❤❤❤❤🎉😊

[@SMcCaskill]

What a beautiful dog!!!

[@Macarone328]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kccustodes2618]

I got a rescue kitten in much the same way and just lost her recently. Cats are so under appreciated.

[@martylesnick2032]

CATS THEY RULE AND LUNA PROVES IT!!!!! THE POWER OF 8LBS OF FLUFF WITH THE ABILITY TO SEE AND KNOW ALL. LOVE YOUR VERY IMPRESSIVE GENTLE DOGS. WATCHING THEM PROVE WHY MAN NEEDS DOGS. THE BEST TO YOUR PACK AND HERDS

[@stevensmith743]

She's beautiful. How wonderful that she's working, too.

[@theessentials450]

Its amazing to watch them absorb and teach each other. Love how the cat takes over.

[@countrygirl4422]

They're gorgeous dogs what an amazing bond all of the animals have with one another.

[@bethsmith7407]

What wonderful treasures you have. All so smart and gorgeous! 😮

[@traceybullard2199]

Lunar is an incredibly brave little cat.😮 She has a very big job on the farm.

[@hildagilbert2941]

AMOUR AMEN.❤😅❤😊

[@JOG-ON-M8]

I get a warm feeling in my heart seeing how close and protective they are with the livestock more so tgen their human relationship. I love this channel.

[@sharonmashatt4869]

Love you all. These are such a joy to watch. I’m thankful you have this life, looks wonderful.

[@harleylover4968]

I ❤️ watching all your guardian 🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕 & the Queen 🐈‍⬛️. I'm a proud follower on Facebook.