[AlpacaTalk] LGD with alpaca

Need some advise here.

I purchased a Maremma as a guardian for my alpaca. I brought him home at 7 months old. I was told that he was raised with alpaca and his parents were working dogs on the farm that I purchased him from.

The problem is that he chases the alpaca and jumps at them. He does not bark except if I allow him access to the pasture after I put the alpacas in for the night. He is not barking at anything. He barks to get someone's attention. He is not leash broke and does not understand the simplest commands (come, sit, stay).

I have tried to work with him in regards to the commands and the leash, but the dog will cringe, curl into a ball, and start yipping as though I was physically hurting him.

I am at my wits end and I am prepared to take the dog back for a refund. I have pregnant alpacas and do not want to take a chance of them getting hurt or stressed out from being chased.

Please advise what you think.

Chrys
Ruggles, OH

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