I do not use, or promote, training methods that dogs fear or will work to avoid. Puppies are born perfect. And yet, in the case of LGD...

I am SO EXCITED to offer online livestock guardian training courses! Please take a look and let me know what you think! This project has...

This was shared with me this morning; shared here with permission. These are the words of an experienced animal trainer, now completing...

#bensonmaremmastraining, In my career as an LGD training specialist, I work with some amazing people and wonderful dogs. What a privilege...

#bensonmaremmastraining, #positivereinforcementlgdtraining, There are trainers that seem to have decided they know all they need to know,...

#Bensonmaremmastraining, Words can hurt. They have consequences. People have a choice to read and believe or move on. Dogs don't have...

#bensonmaremmastraining, Scientific principles govern how dogs learn; not traditional lore, not trendy opinions, and not even if you love...

#bensonmaremmastraining, #lgdtraining, #lgdpuppytraining At first glance, starting out with only one LGD can seem like the conservative...

#Maremmasheepdogtraining, #positivereinforcementtrainingforlgds Well, maybe not what you think. There is a graphic out there that depicts...

From my earliest memories of my association with this incredible breed I have had many conversations with breeders and owners of these...

Deciding where to purchase an LGD pup can be a confusing process. A prospective buyer encounters conflicting information, and if you are...

Puppies have what I think of as a “magic window of time” for learning. This begins at birth and lasts through sixteen weeks of age,...

Live LGD Seminar here at the ranch! When: April 16, 2022 Where: Benson Ranch, 720 Pelton Lane, Gold Hill, OR What time: 10:00-2:00,...

The #1 reason LGDs fail is people. The good news is that people can learn to support their dogs! Most people who have LGDs value them,...

In August 2020, I began requiring completion of the Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Foundations Course as part of the criteria for...

I think as often as I get inquiries about my pups from people who have never owned an LGD I get inquiries from people who have one,...

Livestock guardian dog breeds have existed for centuries and work in all corners of the world. These very specialized dogs have little...

"This is a short video of Luna, a 5-year-old Maremma, and Stella, a 15-month-old Nigerian Dwarf who was new to the property.  Her...

I am often asked this question by potential LGD owners trying to do their due diligence in researching LGD breed traits and assessing...