Livestock Guardians by Janet Vorwald Dohner

Livestock Guardians by Janet Vorwald Dohner

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Helps owners understand the keys to livestock protection: selection of the right guardian animal, proper guardian livestock bonding, dedicated training, and ongoing problem-solving. This book has three chapters addressing the use of guardian dogs: how to evaluate, train, understand, and socialize these canines.

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Livestock Guardians by Janet Vorwald Dohner

Keep sheep, goats, and other livestock safe from attack with guardian dogs, donkeys, and llamas. Highly effective, economical, and nonviolent, livestock guardians can be the perfect solution to your predation problems. With in-depth advice on promoting the special bond between guardian animal and livestock, Janet Vorwald Dohner covers everything from selecting an appropriate breed for your needs to advanced training techniques. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your livestock has a guardian's protection.
Janet Vorwald Dohner is the author of The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators, Farm Dogs, and Livestock Guardians. She has 35 years of experience on her small family farm and has relied on livestock guard dogs and corgis with her sheep, goats, and poultry. She writes for magazines, including Modern Farmer and Mother Earth News, and she gives presentations on livestock guardians and predator control at various conferences. Dohner is a board member of the Kangal Dog Club of America and a member of several learning communities for working dogs.
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ISBN 13 9781580176958
ISBN 10 158017695X
Title Livestock Guardians
Author Janet Vorwald Dohner
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Workman Publishing
Year published 2007-12-12
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.