[AlpacaTalk] Re: LGD with alpaca
I appreciate the advise, but I can not justify investing in another LGD so that this one can have a playmate. I do not need 2 dogs. If that is the case, I may as well return him for a refund.
I am also confused with your commenting about training. The former owner expressly told me when I contacted them about returning the dog that the term train is not a proper term to use in regards with an LGD. I have also read that obedience training increases the human to dog bonding and that it should not be encouraged.
Chrys
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>
> In addition to what Marsha said about general obedience training, I
> have some more LGD advice.
>
> I believe that LGDs should be in pairs, at least. You may want to get
> another one. A 7 month old dog is a puppy. Large breeds taker longer
> to mature than smaller breeds do, so his jumping and playing behavior
> will continue at least until he's 2. He needs a playmate, because
> he's still a baby. He does need to learn his LGD duties, but all work
> and no play makes a very depressed dog.
>
> We got an LGD at 8 months old, and he did the same stuff. We only
> had him, no other LGD. I'd never have a single LGD again. To stop the
> jumping behavior, in addition to training, a traditional method used
> is to attach a log to the dog's collar with a chain. About the size
> of a good piece you'd put into your fireplace. It's actually
> recommended on LGD discussion groups. You should check them out and
> join a few. We had the log on our dog for at least 6 months.
>
> Also, I have heard far too many stories about LGDs killing newborn
> crias, so I would not let the dog in the pasture with females and
> babies until he is well trained, for a couple of years. Or, get a
> female LGD. We have a friend who has a female LGD with their mamas
> and babies, and even though they got her as an adult, and I don't
> think she had ever been a livestock guardian before, she does a great
> job.
>
> Also, if you do get more than one, if they're to be a team, I have
> read that they should be the same sex.
>
> There is sooooo much more info, I do hope you join one of those LGD
> lists.
>
> Best of luck!
> Heather
>
>
> On Mar 20, 2009, at 6:51 AM, chrystella.volk wrote:
>
> > 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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