We got a Livestock Guardian Dog

We got a livestock guardian dog. Meet Winston.
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[@pnhnut]

Welcome Winston!! my LGD happily lived with our goats and sheep - eventually. The mistake we made was keeping her isolated, she stayed in the barn and we visited her. We didn't let her live her best puppy life with the whole family and have access to the entire property. I can whole heartedly recommend that you spend the same quality puppy time with you and your dogs by taking him on chores, walks and give him his own space that he knows belongs to him. As time goes on, he will mature and begin to use his inherent instincts to "own" everything, including the livestock. But the most important thing he will want is you. And that is ok, don't let anyone tll you they have to live only with the sheep. Let him explore your whole place, but be sure that he has his own personal space that is his -where he sleeps, and eats. Make training sessions short and I would definitely start with his name - with treats. Treats are life, lol. A box of tiny peanutbutter cookies will go a long way in his memory building. Best of luck with your new guy - just remember he is still only a baby so please do not expect too much from him right away.

[@ilzitek2419]

This is just such a good advice!!!!

[@DoggyDogma]

This is bang on advice, there is too much misinformation around LGB, but raising them like any other dog will result in a good well rounded dog that will still do its job when mature.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you, I needed to hear this. It resonates with how I feel he should be raised and trained. We have been socializing him, playing, training, and taking him farther into the property. He has his own space away from but still close to the sheep and chickens that he really likes.

[@honeybadger2947]

I def agree with all the others who suggested teaching him the perimeter of your property.I’d suggested that you Walk him along the fence line- daily , (both ways) so he learns the perimeter well. He will naturally bond with “his” animals and also learn where they belong. Remember, you only have 3 seconds to reward or correct a behavior. Best of luck! With Winston and all you wish to accomplish!!! We are out here cheering for you!

[@lottiefaith6935]

Welcome home, Winston! God Bless, you, Buddy.

[@AZJH8374]

Nice one word commands! I wish more homesteaders knew this! Your smart & obviously know what's up!!!

[@jackiereed5186]

Beautiful puppy! Wouldn’t be a bad idea to have 2 with that many acres. They work in tandem in protecting the flock.

[@maryhysong]

NEVER get 2 puppies at the same time

[@jackiereed5186]

@@maryhysong agree

[@kevechevroletcoupee4621]

I had my first lgd that I trained myself, it took her about a year and a half to finally stop playing with the chickens and protect them, then I got another lgd at 5 months old and she actually trained him!! So that was the upside of having an older lgd then adding the younger one. They love each other dearly

[@TheKraemerLife]

We are considering it but think we need to space them out so they can train each other and also two puppies is too much for us right now.

[@maryhysong]

@@TheKraemerLife Good! Recommended 2-4 years apart!

[@pamelacrowell2007]

He's gorgeous! Please walk him around the perimeter of your property where he's supposed to stay in....that way he'll know where his boundaries are not just his animals. These dogs are smart!!!

[@TheKraemerLife]

We are training him on the boundaries.

[@smudolinithegreatdragobear2433]

I am so immature. I giggled a little when you said duty. Couldn't help it.

[@tracyzabelle]

Good luck with Winston..beautiful puppers..

[@karenlee6501]

Watch the Movie Oddball from Australia. Winston is just gorgeous as are your Goldies. We have a goldie named Lottie. Very loving

[@jackief54]

Winston is Absolutely Adorable!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you!

[@irismarks4637]

Congratulations on the sweet puppy. I haven't read all the comments, whether anyone has commented on it or not, but since the dog had a lot of fleas and ticks, it is highly recommended to have a blood test done to rule out tick fever, or Lyme disease. Examining feces for worms and other problems that are better discovered sooner rather than later.

[@renka8739]

We used to have a pupper named Winston! Great choice in name ;)

[@annmiller154]

Winston is absolutely adorable!

[@bearsmom42]

When I saw you had Goldens I wondered if you expected them to be LGD's! I'm glad to see you got a dedicated LGD cus well Goldens are velcro dogs as you know 🥰

[@whitestone4401]

I will pray for an easy, smooth transition. Welcome Winston.

[@TheKraemerLife]

It has been going pretty good so far. We hope to keep that trend going.

[@margaretpervier8357]

Winston is adorable. My experience with GP is that they don’t like being pinned up. Also, they know what their job is, it’s innate. Even if he slept with you, he would still do his job . Enjoy him.

[@TheKraemerLife]

He prefers it outside :) We don't want to pin him up just make sure he is bonded to the animals and safe.

[@lcostantino7931]

Poor Winston,,, surprised he never heard a mower.... Coming from a farm.... Worried..... Get in touch with Goldshaw farm utube in Vermont..... Will help u. Has guardian dogs from puppy....

[@carolyncarlon9870]

And he was covered with fleas and ticks...that's a concern about breeder for me!

[@jeffgootjes8418]

One of his dogs has Lymes disease.

[@carolyncarlon9870]

And this dog was covered with fleas and ticks when they got him!

[@caseymarion2494]

That YT'er is a very inexperienced dog owner. Amateur, at best. Mostly he produces click-bait tabloid style social media content. Very problematic stuff. Avoid, and learn how to do it the right way from experts in training LGDs!

[@SettleinSpain]

Good luck, LGD’s are high energy and mature at about 2.5yrs judging by our boy… bringing him inside won’t ruin him, he will need more than just a couple of sheep in the long term. He will be the guardian of the whole farm if you raise him right.. you can do this x

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, we want him to protect the whole homestead but sheep and chickens will be his primary animals for a while. I am sure we will have more than just the 4 sheep in 2 years time ;) Shhhh, don't tell Nate.

[@danascully7358]

Pyrenees are VERY low energy and are mature by 2 years which is faster than many breeds.

[@pattybroughton1142]

All dogs are sweet babies

[@wenknight8586]

Just looked up the meaning of Winston ... Joy/Stone ... and I am sure he will bring you lots of joy and be as solid as a rock. There was another origin ... Wine Town LOL Not nearly as appropriate. He is lovely.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, and also...WINSTON - Dogs given this rather distinguished name often uphold the name with dignity. They are commonly loyal and friendly. They like to meet new people and can be quite smart. Origin: English. The meaning is: Kind Town; or a friend's estate.

[@marylenhastings6533]

Love Winston!

[@paulettefreeman2535]

Recommend 2nd dog for company for Winston OR get a donkey and bring Winston inside with his family Enjoy watching your journey

[@jillyd2807]

From what I’ve seen on KZbin the guardian dogs are happier and more effective patrolling the whole property rather than being sectioned off to one particular animal. He could keep the whole property free of predators that way and protect the chickens also!! 🐶

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, we are hoping to have him protect the property/animals as a whole eventually but really want to make sure he is bonded with the sheep and they trust him.

[@marymcmurray4774]

Beautiful boy

[@maggiesfarm7970]

You'll love your sweet Winston!! I have a female GP who guards my chickens. They're very sweet dogs!

[@TheKraemerLife]

He is such a sweetie. I am already in love with him even though he ate my welcome mat, lol.

[@blackmonday738]

Aww Man Winston is gonna be a cool addition. Can't wait to see him grow with the channel, love puppy breath.😄 Have a great week guys.

[@DinkTank369]

Hello Nate & Katie Kinsley, Floyd, & Winston ✝️🇺🇸❤🤍💙

[@CreatorInTrng]

I think Winston is a great name for him.

[@hotalinghotalinf9703]

Hi Winston ❤️❤️❤️Gail

[@ginettelefebvre8817]

This is definetly a treasure Tuesday. Thanks fir sharing. Hugs

[@TheKraemerLife]

Awe, it is...good call out!

[@forcefamilyadventures]

when dealing with predators ...they work best in teams...of at least two. depending on the predators that you are dealing with. even coyotes can tag team a single dog....LGD or not... so my suggestion is to think of having a second one...they watch each others backs,,,, all the best.

[@bnelson2180]

A great resource for LGD info is actually Greg Judy.. the regenerative rancher.. he has some KZbin video on LGD.. beautiful GP… I have one as well and just love ❤️ him so much.. best wishes and many answered prayers 🙏..

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks, we did reach out and tried to get one from him/his wife but never received a response. I am watching him and learning.

[@lisamadison2671]

I know you will research the crap out of training a LGD. I wish you every success.

[@TheKraemerLife]

LOL, you know us...

[@kimsmith5471]

WELCOME WINSTON !!! As your buddy Shawn says slowly , slowly.

[@TheKraemerLife]

LOL

[@chcnsac]

Congratulations! Winston is a handsome boy! No doubt you’ll have him trained well sooner than you think.

[@lcostantino7931]

Think he needs a house to sleep in.... A shelter to stay out of the rain..... BEST wishes

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, he needs a house to sleep in for sure. We are working on getting him some permanent structures in place along with temporary ones around the property.

[@rebeccatabor976]

You guys are great and Winston is lucky

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you!

[@heymomma]

What an adorable boy!

[@TheKraemerLife]

He really is :)

[@celestemclaughlin1356]

Absolutely adorable! I know he’s a working dog but delightful!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, he is going to be fun to watch grow up.

[@robinwhitlatch4497]

Cute puppy. Since he was covered in ticks he should be tested for Lyme disease and anemia asap. Lyme makes dogs very sick as it does humans and ticks also cause anemia in animals. You will not want to leave his dog food in with the sheep as they will eat it and leave him hungry. If you plan to have him with the sheep all the time invest in a dog self feeder, build a cage around the feeder with hog panels so sheep can not eat his food, attach it to a sled to move it. Greg Judy built a few on a sled for his LGD’s that you can see on his videos about the lgd’s and pups and his dog feeders in past videos. He also usually has pups available for purchase in early spring. Keep in mind coyotes packs will come in, a few will lure a lone LG dog off and away from the flock barking and chasing them then the rest of the coyote pack will advance into the flock and kill sheep goats and etc. It is how a coyote pack operates. Always better to have 2 or more lgd’s working together within a flock.

[@TheKraemerLife]

We do not plan on open feeding so the chances of sheep eating his food is low. We give the girls a treat to keep them occupied while he eats. I understand the importance of having more than one LGD but right now we were only able to find one. We are divided about adding another so we will need to make a determination soon.

[@caseymarion2494]

@@TheKraemerLife, you just need to keep him with you & safe until he's an adult. Leaving him outside by himself at night makes him highly vulnerable to predators. You can go outside on "patrol" at night with him (and your other dogs) for training purposes, but DON'T leave him outside, alone. It's simply too risky for a puppy, especially in a rural area where there's any significant predator pressure. He wouldn't stand a chance against a coyote pack out there by himself.

[@dewayneolson476]

You should talk to Tracy at "Just digit farm" she is very knoweable on them

[@ilzitek2419]

Winston!!! You have lots of work training him cut out for you…

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes we do, we will all learn together.

[@TheModernYeoman]

Welcome Winston! What an absolutely handsome fella!

[@TheKraemerLife]

You will be able to meet him soon!

[@jrsf222]

I just found you last night. Then went backwards to your property find. Really feeling you had natural direction to leave Oregon’s big city. I’m in Idaho. Smart couple, well studied in your efforts. Best wishes‼️

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks and welcome

[@onlyXknives]

greg judy does that kind of guard dog... highly recommend checkn him out.

[@laurauzan1084]

It’s all about a Goldie

[@TheKraemerLife]

Everyone loves a Goldie :)

[@tammysarrazin7078]

he us a cutie, train him the want you want him, dont follow other peoples dogs, every homestead is different hugsssss

[@TheKraemerLife]

Very true!

[@cheryl63...]

I had a Great Pyr, his name was Joshua, and he was a gentle giant! Your boy is beautiful!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Great name!

[@vnkc7808]

Mine was named Murphy. Such a great breed for protection and livestock.

[@DinkTank369]

He's still puppy ❤

[@TheFlutterrbye]

🦋❣🦋Winston is a great name and such a cute addition to your family. 🦋❣🦋

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you!

[@sachaeugene9203]

Cute puppy

[@uppanadam74]

Awww!! Cute little puppy!! :-P!!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you! 😊

[@mgtmoffat8411]

Welcome Winston. I know nothing about LGD but you two are sure to do it right. 💕💕🌻🌻

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks so much

[@DomDaBomb77]

Handsome devil! Good luck with Winston!!

[@TheKraemerLife]

He is so stinking cute.

[@blackmonday738]

Also most might think i was crazy, BUT I'm not. I had cofidence and patients, my 19 year old cat, loved odd words and would respond, her fav was friend. She had over 15 different nick names and knew them all! But when i said ya know what I'm gonna try teaching her to sit, roll over, stand up straight on 2 paws, give paws lol yes it took her 3 days. Plus i make that clicker sound with my mouth, click yr fingers, and a stern ah, ah. Animals ain't dumb, but we love them cause there true odd balls. Repetition is key and just let him be him, he will show u his sides to be known. Thought I'd share my story, sadly this year i put her to rest cause Cancer was in her nasal. 🕊

[@TheKraemerLife]

Sorry for your loss. Animals hold such a special place in our hearts.

[@ciaobella8963]

Excellent decision to get Winston. I'm sure he will develop the right level of bonding attachment and protective instinct for your sheep and chickens.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, we are confident he will be a great fit.

[@Julie-rl9ym]

Well hello Winston 😃 such a beautiful boy

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you!

[@donnitabone1134]

Winston is a beauty. Good luck with him. He should be perfect.

[@phoenixdogtraininguk]

Such a cute 🤣

[@judygoode5866]

Love Winston! What a wonderful addition to the homestead, my puppy loved watching him. But seriously any rodents or snakes would be quickly dispatched by kitties, just be prepared for them to be brought to your door as trophies.

[@DinkTank369]

❤ Winston ❤

[@especiallyanimals]

He’s so cute❤❤❤❤❤

[@pearlymae5705]

Welcome home Winton ! You are one lucky doggo!

[@carolcalf2032]

What a wonderful addictive to your farm. Never had LGD but some of your comments are from experienced dog owners and make sense. He is just beautiful and I’m sure you are going to love winston as you do your other animal

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, I am already in love...he is such a lovebug and a goofball. We are excited to watch him grow as a LGD.

[@Susan.I]

Hi Winston, I hope you are happy guarding the sheep and chickens!!

[@TheKraemerLife]

He is taking his job of protecting the farm quite seriously.

[@jaynemar1]

Winston is SO cute!

[@jillyd2807]

Winston is so cute. Beautiful!! His eyes 😍

[@TheKraemerLife]

I think so too!

[@loraineleuschke4186]

Hi, Winston! Welcome and don’t be afraid! These are nice people, and sheep are really nice.

[@TheKraemerLife]

He is coming out of his shell quite nicely,

[@Miguel195211]

Hope this dog takes care of your predators.

[@hillarys.k8518]

Cool!! Welcome Winston!!

[@sharronmiller451]

Winston is so beautiful!!!

[@seekerbee4494]

I'm excited for you and hope Winston works out for you. Congratulations for such a beautiful dog. I'll be learning with you about livestock dogs.

[@TheKraemerLife]

We are sure we will make some mistakes but we are excited to learn how to protect the animals and keep Winston healthy and happy along the way.

[@pam3655]

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DinkTank369]

He's beautiful

[@DinkTank369]

Dog's are angel's ✅

[@eugenechampagne3587]

Great video,thanks

[@kimberlykelly7280]

I had a Great Pyrenees in San Francisco for awhile. All of my family had her for awhile until she dug holes or barked etc. She finally got a home at a Great Pyrenees rescue property and hopefully a good home with lots of land. SF was not a place for a working dog. She was so sweet and smart. I still wish we could have kept her. Congratulations on Winston!!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks. We are excited we have the room and work for him.

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

My LGD like to eat my chickens lol. Some are better then other 😂 wish you luck guys.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Oh no, let's hope Winston doesn't follow suit.

[@teresaoakes9127]

I've had 3 LGD's over the years, all Great Prys. I found it amazing I didn't have to train any of them. They each came from working farms and working parents. The instinct to protect came naturally. They were each 8 to 10 weeks old when I got them. I put then in with my goats and that is where stayed. I spent a lot of time in the barn and would give them attention when I was with them but they belonged to the goats. I have a feeling Winston will amaze you how quickly he learns his job.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, he is showing great promise as early as it is. We are excited to watch him grow.

[@terresiagregg9326]

congratulations on getting Winston

[@LC-ok5nw]

He is so sweet! And so big!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, 40 lbs at 4 mo

[@sandybabb8313]

Love your new addition, he is darling.

[@thephilosophicalfarmer3295]

Patience patience patience! Do your homework. These dogs are extremely smart and can think for themselves so don't train the same as other dogs. Repition is key as they have to think about it before they comply. They are very sensitive as you found out with the hot wire incident. Positive reinforcment is the only way they do not take kindly to punishment. They've been bred for a thousand years to be on thier own much of the time and had to think for themselves. You may get them trained fairly well then when they become a teenager they will seem to forget everything they know like all teenagers lol. Patience and mutual trust if developed before then is key, they will get over it. They are a much bigger commitment (especially as a puppy) then most realize. Making that commitment is key. And dont let your other dogs teach them bad habits like chasing balls etc. At some point he will decide to become the alpha of your other dogs be prepared for that. Good luck.

[@TheKraemerLife]

We only train with positive reinforcement with any of our animals. We are working with trust and bonding with us and familiarizing him with the property and animals on it.

[@Ida-fz3ir]

yes, but in these mountain regions, they had to do their job, never was 1 puppy alone...they learn from theother dogs... and they're different in character...normally agressive or fearfull dogs were taken out! The turkish Cangal often is trained to be agressive.

[@Ida-fz3ir]

yes, but in these mountain regions, they had to do their job, never was 1 puppy alone...they learn from the other dogs... and they're different in character...normally agressive against people or fearfull dogs were taken out! The turkish Kangal often is trained to be agressive.

[@kennethcarpenter8589]

Good luck Winston. Hope he catches on quickly

[@DinkTank369]

Good afternoon

[@AB-ol5uz]

Yay - I have a Great Pyr (second one) and voluteer with a pyr rescue group. Be patient with him - takes 2 years for them to mature into LGDs....He can protect the chickens/sheep OUTSIDE the animal paddocks...it;s recommended that you keep him on a leash around the chickens until he's past the puppy energy stage - that's usually when it's the most risky for killing them - not hunting them but trying to play with them (and pyr paw)....

[@maryintx4409]

YES OUTSIDE!

[@TheKraemerLife]

We have been keeping him outside of the enclosures after the second day and working with him on training and bonding. We are still working on socializing and getting him comfortable with the sheep...he is scared of most things bigger than him.

[@caseymarion2494]

@@TheKraemerLife, this is VERY normal for an LGD puppy to be wary of everything, especially one who does not have an older experienced LGD on site to help train him. You are absolutely correct to keep him near by with you at all times in order to bond closely with him as his "shepherds." If you do so you will eventually have an amazing & reliable PARTNER in guarding & caring for whatever livestock he sees as being important to you - including poultry or hogs. Pyrs & other LGDs are NOT typical pet breed type dogs. Bonding to YOU is job one with an LGD puppy. Their thousands of years of breeding provide the natural instinct to protect sheep or goats, which kicks in automatically as they mature. They're independent thinkers, who make their own decisions. IF they're closely bonded to you they'll listen & work in cooperation with you. Otherwise, you'll have a huge powerful dog that's stubborn as a mule & regards you as an oddity or amusement with questionable judgment and strange behavior who is best ignored, but useful because you do at least regularly provide them with food. What could possibly go wrong, right? 😬

[@carolkimbell5174]

I really like the name Winston for a dog! He is a beautiful one.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you.

[@cheryl8913]

Yeah, you got a LGD, what a beauty.

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

Another adorable doggie!😊

[@TheKraemerLife]

Yes, another floof joins the pack.

[@CptBlysWife93]

Winston is precious 💕

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

Beautiful dog good luck you guy's👍🤗❤

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks so much

[@gailmaree7719]

Nice puppy. Its a while before they mature into their job. I watch another family that just had to put down their LGD for aggression. It attacked their goat and donkeys. Their older LGD saw it as a threat and attacked the pup in return. It couldnt be saved. Very sad for them all. I do think thats rare though.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Oh, that is heartbreaking.

[@mariezafonte6473]

Winston is a pretty puppy. Hope all three dogs get along.

[@TheKraemerLife]

Winston and Floyd are becoming fast friends...Kinsley needs a little more warming up but tolerates him.

[@deborahross8586]

Congratulations on your new addition, he is absolutely beautiful!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you so much!

[@LWYOffGridHomestead]

Winston is beautiful...glad you found him 😍🤗

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks

[@donnamacleod2947]

Congratulations on your new addition! Winston is adorable!

[@TheKraemerLife]

He is a sweetheart too!

[@reneemeyer3535]

Very good choice!

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks!

[@pamsjohncrazycountry5523]

iam glad you got one dog😇🥰😍 hugs from pam and john

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks so much

[@paulat5921]

He is absolutely adorable.

[@TheKraemerLife]

He really is :)

[@kmcquack8989]

Your house is so pretty in the background

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thank you!

[@shelleyennis4489]

Love his name. He's a cutie. 😊🇨🇦🌻

[@TheKraemerLife]

Thanks

[@jeanielipskey1272]

Well hello Winston! A beautiful pup, I'm sure he will be a great protector as he gets older.

[@TheKraemerLife]

I think so too!