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The livestock guardian dog

The livestock guardian dog is an essential part of so many farms and ranches around the world. Livestock guardian dogs or LGDs are a group of dog breeds bred to live with and protect stock. Most people have heard of … Continue reading

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Chore helpers

Cajsa, Cody and Zuma are my chores helpers and full-time farm patrollers. It’s definitely been an adjustment since we had to say the final farewell to our beloved Ben. But the dogs are doing well and learning their places without … Continue reading

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Little and big

On Wednesday, Casanova had his vet check-up. He was going to be the only passenger with me, but we ended up adding another animal. On Monday, I noticed that Ben’s right eye looked red. But he has very hooded eyes … Continue reading

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Good ol’ Jack

Let me tell you a story about a special dog we had. He’s been gone over ten years now, but he was brought to mind recently when my #2 son and his wife were planning a move. As they were … Continue reading

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Big Ben

We love our Big Ben. A few years ago, I wanted to add a farm guardian to our place. We had a coyote problem and some of you remember we lost two very special dogs year ago because of the … Continue reading

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When it rains it keeps raining

Boy, the crazy summer just keeps going! I don’t have any Saturday snapshots today but a couple stories instead of some urgent vet visits we’ve had in the past week. Last Sunday, our son Tyler walked to his grandparents house … Continue reading

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Introducing Bailey

Most of you know that about a month ago I lost my German Shepherd dog. She was one of two large dogs we keep on the farm. Living where we do, it’s imperative that we have at least two large … Continue reading

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