Living with Livestock Guardian Dogs: Strategies for Success with Elizabeth Ingalls

The Bitey End of the Dog

What does it take to truly understand and live with Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs)? Join us for this enlightening episode to hear about the knowledge and strategies that are essential for successfully integrating these remarkable, independent dogs into your home. Our special guest, Elizabeth Ingalls, an LGD behavior expert, shares her personal journey from fostering a Pyrenees mix to leading Big Fluffy Dog Rescue and running her own consulting practice.
Elizabeth unpacks the unique traits of various LGD breeds such as the Great Pyrenees, Maremas, and Anatolian Shepherds, shedding light on their intelligence, autonomy, and the behavioral challenges they present. Whether you're a current LGD owner or considering becoming one, you'll gain valuable insights into why these dogs often end up in rescues and shelters, and how to navigate their transition from livestock guardians to household pets. We delve into breed-specific characteristics, the importance of understanding your dog's motivations, and how to manage their natural behaviors like barking and territorial aggression.
ABOUT ELIZABETH (She/her):
~Bs in Biology - graduated with honors
~CDBC via IAABC
~L-FDM- Shelter Division
~In my 19th year of working with dogs!
~Former- Executive Director of Big Fluffy Dog Rescue- specializing rescuing LGD breeds and their mixes
~Current- behavior consultant for National Great Pyrenees Rescue and several other rescue
~Current- Owner Elizabeth Ingalls Dog Behavior and Training- working with dogs and their humans nationally and internationally- last count was 37 states and 5 countries ;) In person locations include CT, NH and FL
~Specialize in LGD breeds- especially ones who are in pet homes.
~Voted the #1 remote dog trainer in the US, and the #1 dog trainer in CT by Sniffspot
~Founder and moderator of the Facebook Group 'Great Pyrenees Training that Works'- a R+ group dedicated to helping pyrenees and other working breeds owners
-Currently lives with 2 LGD mixes, Darwin and Phoenix and a husband
-Can be found traveling in our RV with the dogs as much as possible.
Elizabeth's Webinar on Great Pyrenees:
https://www.elizabethingalls.com/videos/v/greatpyreneesthebasics

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1. Living with Livestock Guardian Dogs: Strategies for Success with Elizabeth Ingalls (00:00:00)

2. Livestock Guardian Dogs (00:00:02)

3. Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds in US (00:12:29)

4. Livestock Guardian Dog Behavior Challenges (00:17:30)

5. Livestock Guardian Dog Greeting Protocol (00:29:30)

6. Livestock Guardian Dog Social Facilitation (00:35:28)

7. Livestock Guardian Dog Training Tips (00:45:24)

8. Aggression in Dogs Resource Hub (00:54:59)