The correct behavior in front of Lifestock guardian dogs

[Mickey48]

This is an information video for tourists in Switzerland about what to do when suddenly facing a free range flock herd and it's lifestock guardian dog. What do you think of it?

[video=youtube;67ObjymUif8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67ObjymUif8[/video]

 

[musicdeb]

Very informative. I did not know what a Lifestock Guardian dog was but now I do. Thank you for sharing!

 

[ruthcatrin]

I like it.

 

[Bailey's Mom]

Shows you why a wagging tail can be misleading. Not friendly, excited and willing to escalate. I wonder when they are at home and not on duty whether they let their guard down? Somehow I think not. Only the farm humans they grew up with will be able to enjoy their confidence.

 

[ruthcatrin]

Shows you why a wagging tail can be misleading. Not friendly, excited and willing to escalate. I wonder when they are at home and not on duty whether they let their guard down? Somehow I think not. Only the farm humans they grew up with will be able to enjoy their confidence.

no, they don't, and many will expand their charge to cover the homestead. There is no such thing as an "off duty LGD".

 

[DennasMom]

Awesome!

The only thing I saw needing more explanation was the - if your dog gets into a fight with the LGD, take him off lead - more words on "why" would help a scared owner understand that they are not just 'feeding' their dog to the LGD... but de-escalating the confrontation my giving your dog a cue that you don't need protection. Also, as soon as you remove your dog from the lead, to walk away from the dogs and away from the herd, so your dog will disengage and the LGD's will allow it to leave.

The rest - COOL!
I love working dogs. Makes me wish I had a better job for Denna to do... besides "official napper" and "watcher out the window".

 

[DMikeM]

I am glad you saw the tail thing and brought it up. Many people just don't know that a dog that is comfortable with itself will continue to look happy and friendly with a wagging tail even though it is willing to or about to charge and bite. It is saying "I will kick your butt and be happy to do so"

I had a guy that used to torment my dogs with his puggle, constantly bringing it to my fence where it would mark OUR fence and crap right in front on my dogs face. I told the guy to stop as it was pissing off my dogs and they were imprinting on his dog type as an issue. One day he did it again and I blew it. I ran out and yelled at him about it and he said "It's okay they aren't made see they are wagging their tails." So I said as I was going through my gate. "See me smiling at you? I will continue to smile as I kick your *** and I will enjoy myself doing it" At that moment he became very away and said sorry and agreed to use the other side of the street. He has never harassed my dogs since.

Shows you why a wagging tail can be misleading. Not friendly, excited and willing to escalate. I wonder when they are at home and not on duty whether they let their guard down? Somehow I think not. Only the farm humans they grew up with will be able to enjoy their confidence.

 

[DDSK]

I didn't know they had bears and wolves in Switzerland!
Good advice for people interested in visiting and hiking in the Alps.