Sheep accustomed to a guard dog are easily moved by herding dogs but the guard dog may have to be chained or placed away from the sheep. Notify neighbors when purchasing a guard dog A guardian pup is a valuable animal. They must be protected from accidents by moving vehicles, being mistaken for a predator by neighbors, shootings and trappings. A patrolling guard dog may easily be mistaken for an intruder. Notify your neighbors that you have purchased a guard dog.
Guard dogs become ill the same as any livestock.
Be aware of a loss of appetite, diarrhea or a change in behavior. Consult your veterinarian and get proper immunization and deworming for your pup. Conclusion Guard dogs have become very effective in controlling predators and dogs on many Missouri sheep farms. Handling may be one cause of failure. Guard dogs must be properly trained to be successful.