I want to thank the ranching family for your choice to use herd guardian dogs. I too believe ranchers and wildlife predators can coexist.

The two most important decisions in human history were using wolves to beat wolves, and to cook bread twice for toast.

I had a Lab that opened the door so a burglar could come in to pet him

Support Class: Great Pyrenees Rogue/assassin Class: Anatolian Shepherd Tank/ Bruiser Class: Turkish Kangal Items: spiked colar of the Oathsworn, +20 damage +25 armor, confidence buff: when in range of wolves or coyotes +10 additional armor and damage

That puppy that put on that spike collar like a belt.... He's gonna be a badass.

Haha the puppy who wore the big collar on his tummy was so cute. He looked so proud. I bet he can't wait to work!

During the California wildfires last season 2018, 2 different ranches, the dogs protected their flocks and got them home safe. I have no idea HOW. They were literally surrounded by fire. They got their goats and sheep home safe. ❤ wonderful dogs Heros!

Glad I haven't seen anyone claim those collars are cruel. They're literally there to protect the dog from getting bit on the neck/throat. A predator getting their jaws around them like that, could be a death sentence.

Preventative rather than reactive, and non lethal? A+

One thing that this video should have mentioned is that people should NOT interfere with working livestock guardian dogs. - Do not try to pet them, feed them, or interact with them - or the livestock they are guarding. - Do not enter their pasture or territory without the permission of the owner, and being escorted by someone the dog knows and respects (owner, family member, employee). (Actually, we really should all keep these points in mind when it comes to any dog, but so many of us now expect dogs to behave like Disney characters.) LGDs can be raised and trained to accept strangers wandering around, but some of these breeds were, or still are, expected to also protect livestock from thieves. The LGD breeds are loyal to their owners and generally wonderful with children, but many will also protect their farm/territory, family and especially the children in the family, as well as the livestock, against anything the dog perceives as a threat, even if that threat is another human.

Not only are these dogs good at their jobs, they legitimately enjoy it.

00:43 “Taking buckets out of a stream” is a really good metaphor I haven’t heard before

Keeping your dogs on a age rotation works better with lots of breeds I have always gotten a puppie when my oldest dog is five because the older dog is not so old that a puppie will piss it off but the older dog is still active enough to trsain the younger that way I never got stuck without a trained dog

How interesting how each breed serves it's purpose.

I grew up appreciating dogs as pets, but seeing a working dog first hand at thier job brings it to a whole new level.

Who else is watching this at 12 am and have no reason to watch this

This film was never meant to cover all breeds of LGD's in all situations, which of course would be a monumental undertaking, but I felt honored to be part of it, and am so pleased to see it reaching so many people. The dogs I owned in the movie were the following breeds: Spanish Mastiff, Pyrenean Mastiff, Great Pyrenees, Kangal, Anatolian x Maremma cross, Spanish Mastiff x Anatolian x Maremma, and Kangal x Anatolian x Maremma. That covers a lot of breeds….more than most own. They are incredible dogs, and I am committed to their responsible breeding and ownership and use here in the US. Conservation Media and People and Carnivores did a fantastic job.

even the dogs look like sheeps

kangal is one of the rare pure breed dog. So valuable. They can feel your purpose that if you are coming for trouble or favor. So proud

Dog: HI! IM A GOOD BOI AND THESE ARE ALL MY FLOOFY FRENS THAT I PROTEC FROM ALL THE b a d p u p p e r s

It's funny how we had this knowledge for a long time but sometimes humanity has to relearn it.

Such a great compromise between humans, livestock and nature! Great balance

Always amazing to see Dog breeds continuing to serve their ancestral purpose.

You get a like because the scene where the puppy puts on the collar around his belly made me aww...

5:57 "Look at me, I'm a guard already"

I feel like these dogs must be just loving their lives out there compared to most city dogs. I mean i think my boxer is happy and gets enough time outside but these dogs must be in heaven by comparison.

Dog trainer and behaviorist here: I wish every dog in the world had a perfect life just like these guys.

Honestly this is the best life a dog could hope to get. They have purpose, protecting livestock is what they were bred to do, they have a pack many other dogs to interact with all the time. They are outside and can experience so many changing and nuanced smells and stimulation, dog heaven!

This is one of the very few cases where I fully support dog breeding, and buying dogs.

We had a spiked collar that was given to us a long while back. We had to get rid of it because our dog, a 75lb male boxer, was getting super cocky with it and bullying the other dogs. As soon as we took it off he went back to normal.

Awww, the baby's tuckered out. Priceless thumbnail.

The one puppy that put the collar on himself appears to be in a hurry to join the big boys and girls out in the field!! Too cute!!

not many people think responsible for the life of the predators you are doing a great job

Ps. I love the fact that these breeds are total sweethearts at home and also I loved your statement that they ONLY attac as a last resort or if need be!

We had a chow chow that kept all predators at bay. He was amazing in 8 years we never lost a bird and we have 30 or so that have never been penned up. We live in the woods and people get bobcat and bear right out in the acres behind our home. Things just never went beyond his markings. We're training a new guy right now. He's only 4 months so he's more of a pet for now.

I LOVE this concept! Being a nature lover and knowing how difficult it can be when predators take your livestock, I really applaud you in investing in a pack of protectors instead of trying to eradicate the wild. That livestock breeder is my new hero.

Okay so you had a starter dog, trained him, captured more with higher level, equipped them with items and make them battle against wild dogs? I think there’s a game about this shepherds.

This is a great video. It demonstrates a successful working model for livestock breeds protecting against predators. Because the breeds are 'protectors' they are also very human friendly and what I like is how this video exemplifies how a guardian dog isn't vicious yet knows when to slip into defend mode. This is a case of having your cake and eating it; you can ranch and coexist with endangered predators. I have a Grt Pyrenees, she's wonderful, 100+lbs, total house dog, a clown, intelligent, wonderful with kids and all animals. She's also an excellent guardian that can't be bribed with treats etc..

Never heard of any of these breeds. Gorgeous creatures.

Correct dog, for correct job. Good example below in the comments a man talks about how his Lab let a Burglar in the house so he could get some belly rubs! Wrong dog breed for the job. I had a Rottweiler I trained for personal protection and guarding A man with a 12inch knife and crowbar broke half way in my dog was on him instantaneously, he managed to stab my Rottweiler and that made the Rottweiler very angry, so max used his enormous jaw muscles to break the hand and arm of the intruder. Max then attacked his genitals exactly as trained, it even made the News over twenty years ago though. So picking the right dog for ANY REASON WHATSOEVER BE IT A FAMILY DOG, HEARDING, SECURITY, ECT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. GREAT PRODUCTION AND LESSON FOR PEOPLE ABOUT HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR BREED! Thank you very much!!!

This was very educational. It looks like a mixed 'pack' of LGD's, that covers the strengths and weaknesses of each breed, is the way to go. I also like how the various working dogs appear to have a good working relationship and understanding of each other's role. To be honest I didn't expect the dogs to be so family friendly, so that's another bonus.

My family's farm had a Kuvasz, which a rare breed of guarding dog for livestock. She was the biggest dog in the area and took on everything from foxes to wolves to other dogs. She looked and sounded big a scary, but really she was the sweetest girl.

Fab to see breeds of dog we created to protect livestock being used again. They have such great temperaments, like any well trained , well bred working breed. Great job to all

When your dog comes home with blood on the nail collar.. last bite for that cougar... lol

We own a purebred Hungarian Kuvasz (80 pounds) and a Great Pyrenees/German Shepherd cross (120+ and still growing). Both are house dogs, not LGDs, but the Kuvasz loves to patrol and guard our yard without any training whatsoever, just on sheer instinct. They're fantastic dogs.

Wow I can't beleive the comments on this awesome video... barely anything positive on these perfect working dogs. For one a dog does not need to be bathed, if they are healthy their coat will stay good and won't smell (unless it rolls in poo and stuff). two, not all dogs need to be brushed, it all depends on the weather conditions of how their coat reacts (these dogs have a double coat and short enough hair to avoid brushing). Three, raw chicken bones are fine for dogs if other dental enrichments are not available... yes they can still splinter in their body but so can everything else. These aren't show dogs, their working dogs and its awesome to see breeds still being used as they where bred to be. ❤❤❤ Thankyou for this video

We have 5 Great Pyrenees on our ranch in TX. YTD, 4 coyotes killed and delivered to the barn. Our GP's are wonderful protectors.

Love to see there doggies working and so gentle with the girls

Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes they wear armoured spike collars!!

Absolutely amazing. Just love seeing vids on these guardian dogs as well as herding dogs. Amazing creatures.

This great film has been hit over millions of times - I have also written about my book about this film. It IS one of the very best LGD films ever produced. Self-taught writer, internationally published author and long time rancher Brenda M. Negri earned a living horseback for many years as a working buckaroo on several huge cattle and sheep ranch operations in the 1970’s and 1980’s in Nevada, California, Oregon and Idaho. It was then she was first exposed to Livestock Guardian Dogs used by Basque sheepherders who would pass through the ranches she worked on with their bands of sheep. Working for and living with the famous Nevada, California and Idaho based Marvel Ranches family cattle and sheep ranching dynasty, she spent some time with world-renowned horse trainer, Tom Dorrance. His teachings along with the Marvel’s Dorrance-based horse training methods deeply influenced her training and rearing methods with Livestock Guardian Dogs. She is a devotee of European dog authority and trainer Turid Rugaas, and has been the first American LGD breeder and trainer to actively promote the understanding of canine body language to further enhance human and LGD relationships. Negri practices and advocates co-existence with predators and promotes organizations such as Living With Wolves. Negri’s papers and articles on working Catahoula Leopard Dogs; the desolate and tough ranch life of big outfit buckaroos; and numerous articles on Livestock Guardian Dogs, have been in print internationally for 40 years in publications including Dog World Magazine, El Mundo del Perro (Spain), Western Horseman, Molosser Magazin (Germany), Sheep! Magazine, Western Ag Reporter, Acres USA, Dairy Goat Journal, Goat Rancher, Working Ranch Magazine, Countryside, Backyard Poultry, RANGE Magazine, Nevada Rancher, Farm Show, The Shepherd, Western Ag Reporter, Goat Journal Magazine, The Akbash Sentinel, and others. Several of her papers on LGDs were included in the 2016 French published book by renowned French LGD expert Mathieu Mauries, Le Montagne des Pyrenees. Since 2009 Negri’s ranch-based Livestock Guardian Dog ranch kennel has produced LGDs that are now working in over 80% of the country. She has has been profiled in articles in RANGE Magazine, Cowboy Ethics and The Nevada Rancher. Her ranch and dogs were featured in an multi award-nominated 2012 short film, Working on Common Ground: Livestock Guardian Dogs, produced by Conservation Media and People and Carnivores. To date it remains the most watched film on LGDs ever produced. Her dogs and training methods are featured in three Dogumentary TVspecials. Negri served as a consultant to the American Sheep Industry owned Working Dog Liability Insurance program (workingdogliabilityinsurancedotcom.wordpress.com) and was responsible for writing it’s Loss Prevention Manuals and assisted in creating and implementing the ground breaking program in 2015 and 2016. She has served as an expert witness on a high profile trial involving Livestock Guardian Dogs. Negri, 65, resides on her small Cinco Deseos Ranch in Northern Nevada outside of Winnemucca. She runs a handful of livestock along with a large pack of working Livestock Guardian Dogs. Her popular blog is at @t. Her second book, The Big Out There: A Buckaroo Life in Words and Art, is a compilation of vignettes and drawings based on her time spent as a working cowgirl on large cattle ranches in four states.

Thank you, dogs!! 😭 Thank you for protecting us and our sheeps!!

regarding the whole chickens: this footage is from two years ago. Both dogs are still alive and thriving today. For more information on why this is possible, here's a good resource: rawfed.com/myths/bones.html Cooked bones, as well as dried out bones, are very dangerous, since they can splinter and cause all kinds of trauma when swallowed. In the wild, it is very common for wolves and other carnivores to consume some fairly substantial bones at kill sites. With very young prey animals (such as elk calves), it is common to find almost nothing left at a kill site. They eat all the bones with no evident problems. Again, it's cooked bones or dried out bones that pose a risk.

Such a beautiful look at Ranch life with such conscious and consistent commitment to having their dogs and family share and respect each other in a common goal. City Folk could learn a lot from this model!

Everything about this video is perfect. I love the belief of COEXISTENCE between ranchers, livestock, dogs, and local predators. This is what these breeds were created for. Well done all involved.

Perfect :) there are ways to work with predators without killing them. How many animals were saved from trapping, shooting, or poisoning by these smart farmers?? Amazing, good work and keep it up

5:58 hey brother look, im a porcupine now

Nice to see the young daughters working on the ranch. Much better than sitting in front of a TV.

Those animals are awesome! Surprised they aren't using Boerboels and/or Rhodesian Ridgebacks in the mix, they're some of the best working dogs out there for livestock protection.

I've been running a small-scale domestic version of this scheme to protect my chickens here in England. The main predator here is the fox (and a neighbour's dog!) and my 3 intact male dogs (2 whippet lurchers and a terrier) who, together with their predecessors have kept our losses to just one hen in 19 years. Interestingly, it is scent marking the boundaries (important to keep the dogs intact) that does most of the job. I've seen foxes come up to our boundary, sniff the ground and turn away immediately. Also, while the lurchers will happily kill rabbits, squirrels and even deer, they don't kill the foxes. If they see them they chase them two or three fields away and come back. It seems to be a purely territorial thing and both fox and dogs seem to respect each other.

Good job, the art of the livestock guardian dog is a beautiful thing

These are the dogs that deserve all the love .THE REAL DOGS ❤️ .

Dogs are so special man, we have to be thankful for such a wonderful gift.

These are working dogs and are happy to be able to work like this it beats being locked up all day they look well taken care of.

This is most dogs dream life! I wish I could give my dog a life like this just for recreation, without the danger factors of course. I walk my dog 1 to 3 times a day and keep her active. She has a great life but I know shed love to protect the herd! The 200 dislikes are from PETA freaks who think they " care " about animals but are so ignorant to the balance of nature. Perfect title! Its a beautiful relationship humans and dogs have...this is by far the most humane way of dealing with predators PETA freaks... And i promise you won't find happier dogs than this

these people have such an admirable balance between caring for the well-being of the wolves & coyotes, and those of their property and family. i love how that guy explained it from 4:25 & onwards.

We live in northern Minnesota. Coyotes, black bear, Timber Wolves and now cougars are the problems I deal with on the farm. We always had Kangals and they are very effective dealing with these treats. Since Kangals are hard to find, we went with an Anatolian Shepherd with the last dog and there is a difference. Even though they look the same, the Kangals are much more aggressive. They are more aloof, more independent and stronger.

This is exactly why dogs were domesticated. It's truly great to see a working dog just doing its thing. I have a dog from working stock in an urban environment. Not actually realising just how different they are from a 'pet', it's incredibly hard work every day just making sure they are not bored.

Pyrenees are my favorite dog, they're tough,sweet, honest dogs and will die protecting

This film was also mentioned on my book, The Way of The Pack. Enjoy, happy Easter to all and be kind and thoughtful with your dogs. The Way of The Pack has become a classic. Thank you Brenda for showing me a more kinder way with Livestock Guardian Dogs. - Candy and Roy This book is full of practical advice for learning about LGDs, and how to give them the opportunity to live to their fullest potential. The best part may be the great stories Brenda uses to illustrate how to put her advice into practice. Relying on years of living with these dogs, her knowledge and experience is deep and her love and admiration for the breeds is evident. - Ms. Judd This is an excellent book. It is written in a short snappy way that reads like an instruction manual on the proper handling of livestock guardian dogs (LGDs). Brenda Negri explains the reasons for everything in an easy to understand way. She brings 40 years of experience with livestock, predators, and study of LGDs both here and abroad and shares it with the reader. - Sigmund Robbins Written with heart, soul, and passion. This is a great book if you are looking at LGD's or already have them. Give it a try and you won't regret it! - Nathan Negri Brilliant talk, thanks a million Brenda. - Jacqueline Judge I have read many of the articles she wrote in magazines. I was fortunate enough to belong to a forum that she posted on and her words of wisdom were treasured. To have her life's work in a book, is a book to read from cover to cover and read again and again. She teaches how toread a dog's body language and how to present yourself to the dog. She promotes a hands on approach to these dogs and being involved in their daily lives. This book is on my nightstand, I read it at night. I just completed it and will start over in order to absorb all I can. I heartily recommend this book to anyone with Livestock Guard Dogs. - Amazon Customer It doesn't matter if your pack consists of 1 LGD or 10 this book is an invaluable resource. Bravo for dispelling the "Hands Off" myth that has been perpetuated in the USA since the 1970s. So glad to find an author of LGDs that 'gets it'. Get the book, you won't be disappointed at all! - Missouri Homesteader This book is the kind of depth, thoughtfulness and brilliance that does not come along very often. Especially with LGD books, I have not seen anything like Negri’s book before. More LGD owners need to read this book and see what they can realize, too. I’ve bought three other copies for other friends, to help them. - CL Johns You are a great women, I truly wish people would have to take a class by you. Thanks for your incredible works!!! - John Petzold I love this. I wish more ranchers in Eastern Oregon would practice non-lethal livestock protection. - Deep Tracks I bought one copy. It turned into many more. Fantastic, great, wonderful. - H. K. This book has taken a new breath, contemplated and yes - even a much safer way to use and own LGDs. That includes using and being “okay” with all the predators, and no, that does not mean shooting them all for kill-joy, either! Read this book, see how much there is to learn on LGDs, and it will show such a new, kinder way. - John C. Ziller Stunning, deeply thoughtful and brilliant; this book can’t be read enough. - Kathy Kentucky Her book grabbed me. The You Tubes she put out have become classic, even millions of hits. My LGDs became even better dogs after reading this book (and the films) and I wish more people would see what is capable for them, too. Hands up, first class, five stars. - Y. W. A. This is not a book you can flip through, grab a couple key points then put on your bookshelf and forget. This is a book you keep next to your bed and read through over and over again. Whether you run livestock or have a livestock guardian dog as a family companion, this book has valuable information. In fact, if you plan to interact with dogs in any form, this book is a good read. - Let’s Talk Dogs…Logically! Blog The owner may have an error or two in her book, however, many people also know of what happened to her after the book came out on Amazon (her health, hospital and illness.) Regardless, what she has done in more than six years on her book has been read over and over. To me, that makes more sense. The wonderful pages of photos, resources, films, book ideas and more, make this book beyond the average dog LGD book. - Betty Taylor

I love how the emphasis is on coexistence! Great job 👏!

Great video! As a professional dog trainer and owner of an LGD..a Pyrenean Mastiff ..this was very informational and spot on pretty much. The only thing I could see adding is the dogs will go after anything THEY perceive as a threat..not just wolves. You have a person or anything they deem could be a threat come into they're protective territory they will neutralize it. They're also aggressive and powerful breeds that need a dominant and experienced owner working with these kinds of dogs.

Nice pack I have an 2 Anatolians..they guard my miniature horse and chickens. . Highly recommend that breed

Ohh I love livestock guardian dogs. So powerful and protective yet so loyal and loving to their family. Truly amazing dogs!

Coexisting is more important then ever and this is the right way to do it

I actually love the kangals there brave dogs i never seen one before but i will love to see one one day

I have 2 Great Pyrenees. The Great Pyr' in your video, had unbrushed matted fur. I had to let my Pyr's go without brushing due to an illness I had and they both now have sores and hot spots so badly that they both are on medication. We had their double coats cut very short to be able to treat their sores. I kept them brushed out for 6 years and just stopping for a short time was all it took. I understand your needs to protect your flock. But I really felt bad when I saw that Pyr. I had a collie for 13 yrs and she protected me from aggressors a few times in my life. Do not be upset by this please. It's out of love for the Great Pyrenees breed

That is absolutely genius way to mix dogs with different skill sets to protect the stock. They are all different personalities profiles. The common thread thru all the breeds is their protection and love for humans. I’ve had GP’s and they come no better. No doubt the other breads, some I have meet are the same, they live to please us. They deserve our love and respect. We sure love ours.

I have a good friend that has quite a bit of farm land here in Alabama that's adjacent to his fathers larger farm. His land is about as rural as you find in North Alabama. This means he has a pretty bad coyote and farrel dog issue during calving time, and with his fathers rather large (basically free ranged) goat and sheep heard. One year the Great Pyrenees dogs had gotten more popular and a puppy cost quite a bit more than they do now so after getting the opportunity they bought a female and had her bred then soon had a litter of pups. They sold a few litters and acquired a few more adult dogs. Soon they got hard to sale and after all the family and friends had puppy's and they sold some of the adults they had a big yearling male and an older male that was an over the hill lazy pet. The young male got loose and wouldn't be cought or friendly at all. He soon took up his natural duty and lived full time with the goats. He only fed at night at the house and soon they just put food out daily in the pasture for him. He stopped all the goat vs coyote issues immediately and had some horrible fights with some stray or feral dogs. His only issue and the important part of this rambling is..... he would cull a goat or sheep every 10-16 months. One night we had went raccoon hunting and as we drove up to the farm a monster stepped into the headlights. It was him with his big head and mane covered in blood. (by the way he grew up HUGE) They counted and had a goat missing and found the evidence the next morning. A year later or so he did it again and it just happens I saw him again covered in blood but in the daylight this time. I thought he might be a goner because farmers don't do good with livestock killing dogs but they say its still much more affordable to keep him for the livestock he does save. Just thought his strange story might interest someone. Thanks

Lovely video I'm sharing with all my friends so they understand LGDs in general. We have the Great Pyrenees and love them so never considered other breeds but we only have a small holding and don't need this kind of pack. Thanks for the work you did on this video.

“They keep chasing it until the chase ends” “Every 60 second, a minute pass in Africa”

I have 2 local breed dogs named max and vikky. They are the gentlest dogs i have seen.. But when a stranger gets in our compound unaccompanied by any of my family, they turn into hysterical madness..! But they act just fine when we are around. It was a big discomfort for us in the beginning, but once me and my brother got older and had to move away from home and with our dad traveling a lot for work, it was the thought of these 2 vigilant guardians at our home that gave us the ease and relief as our mom stayed home all alone. Everybody should have a dog.. It's like a a stress relief therapy at your side 24*7

Molloser dogs are just awesome breeds. I'm a big fan of the Ovcharka, but they all are great guardians and protectors.

Really good video

they need to put a go pro on these dogs and film the interaction with the wolfs

Mick Carson’s assessment is spot on. Thankfully someone with common sense and courage spoke up.

I love how well the dogs interact with the livestock..

We owe 2 animals a large portion of progress as a species: dogs and horses.

Wonderful feature , please post more of this informative Conservation videos

This family is cute. Much respect to these ranchers and their amazing animals.

Peace through strength.... what a concept

1:03 when you breed wolfs in Minecraft

My dogs are equipped with sniper rifles and semi automatic pistols...

I like every person and dog in this video. You people are the salt of the earth!

Me and my found a great Perenese(can’t spell it) on the side of the road in Ontario Canada, just a baby! We thought it was some type of lab so we were going to keep it. The vet then told us it gets massive and that a local breeder gave up with keeping them safe and got his licence taken away after a bunch of dogs got lose, so we were aloud to take her but we knew as a family we could meet the needs of this dog so we gave her to an alpaca farm!

It's about dam time that ranchers and livestock people catch on to the greatest deterrent to livestock predation; the big LGDs. They are saving cheetahs in Africa and wolves and other predators here in the US and Canada. Humans cannot do what the dogs can do and without dogs, livestock is completely at risk without any protection. BTW you have seemingly overlooked another breed which is my #1 LGD; the Caucasian Ovcharka. Males run 180-220lbs, bigger than Kangals. But Ovcharka is very family-friendly if raised around children. There is also the Tibetan Mastiff which I don't know much about. This is without a doubt the scariest dog video I've ever seen. The sounds coming from this monster Kangal will strike fear in the heart of any wolf. Any man for that matter lol; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ar6RZcepmMvWfaM.html

Love my Karakachan's! I live on 1.5 acres and breed/show African Pygmy goats. My K's like to stay by the goats and don't wander like some of the other LGD breeds. We purchased our adult male after a dog attack that left our first set of babies dead and the sire bleeding pretty bad (domestic dogs). That was 6 years ago. Since then (we have 2 Karakachans) we have had no problems. It only takes them about a second to break the neck of an intruder. I highly recommend getting LGD's if you have livestock. I just wish we had realized the need and had one before we lost our babies.

Wonderful story of real life , and smart young ranchers very cool

Melted when that puppy just slipped right into that spike collar, so cute and so amazing seeing how that collar will do only fit around its neck

I love this video so much, I made a few myself. :)