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25.01.2022 Today is #RememberMeThursday in which 190 countries come together to shine the light on orphaned pets and aims to encourage people to consider adopting. Save a life and #adoptdontshop

25.01.2022 I'm definitely going to use this excuse lol ... SC

24.01.2022 LGDs are definitely territorial dogs ... SC

23.01.2022 Meanwhile in Western Australia ... Jac zak

22.01.2022 so much fur... SC

20.01.2022 Chasing off a predator! ... Jac zak

20.01.2022 I have just seen a few newspaper articles with farmers stating they leave their new pup in with the livestock from the start. This is a good practice for a working LGD BUT this pup should not be left unsupervised! This is where things go wrong... yes some pups get it from day dot but so many others don't and start to play with the stock. This leads to deaths and injuries of innocent and vunerable baby animals and their mothers. This is when rescue is called as the farmer thr...eatens to shoot or get rid of the dog if we don't step in. Buying dogs from unreputable sources is rife - if your breeder cannot answer questions about raising LGD pups or help you with it they are not fit to be breeders in my opinion. so many of these dogs have other non LGD breeds in the mix so prey drive can be a serious issue. We get sick of hearing how bad their dog is when the owner has not put in the hard yards of supervision, research and training. Pups playing with stock- play bowing and chasing is not acceptable and needs to be corrected. Play bowing can be the first signs of chasing and problems that may start. I use voice command and often have a long leash on puppy. When i have had pups here i have a large chicken pen to keep puppy and livestock safe and go out every day for training sessions... rain, hail or shine. This chicken pen is where all the livestock congregate. Some of these newpaper articles worry me and other rescuers as irresponsible and false information is given out and the rise of the dumped young dog continues with us scrambling to save them all. I have put together lots of articles in the 'notes' section of this page to help you with education... i do it to stop more dogs dying or ending up in rescue. Many thanks... jac zak See more

18.01.2022 Hanging out with my old boy Luger ... Jac zak

18.01.2022 #adoptdontshop ... SC

15.01.2022 Pic I took yesterday with my ten year old Luger Maremma ... Jac zak

14.01.2022 That's where I want to go... SC

13.01.2022 LGD mantra... SC

12.01.2022 Not going to lie - I'd like to get one of these for my dog lol ... SC

12.01.2022 Love this pic from our fellow rescuers in Western Australia ... Jac zak

12.01.2022 Whether you wanted the dog or not - Happy Father's Day to all the dog Dads out there... SC

12.01.2022 no matter what ... SC

11.01.2022 Available for adoption please read carefully and inbox West Coast Maremma Rescue ... Jac Zak

09.01.2022 Aww, she just wants to be with the people ... SC

09.01.2022 fairly certain my dog is across this rule... SC

08.01.2022 We are currently enjoying tumbleweeds of fur on our floor no matter how frequently I vacuum... SC

08.01.2022 Ahh spring - when dog fur is both an accessory and a condiment... SC

08.01.2022 Dog mantra: if i pee on it its mine ... SC

08.01.2022 When it comes to dogs, bigger is definitely better ... SC

08.01.2022 staying positive... SC

06.01.2022 Stretching is important... SC

05.01.2022 wish list lol ... SC

05.01.2022 at least it's now the weekend... SC

05.01.2022 Hope your Saturday night is as awesome as mine... SC

04.01.2022 Love this project ... Jac zak

03.01.2022 Looking for a forever home... Jac zak

03.01.2022 We need to do a lot of work here in Australia (and indeed other parts of the world) to dispel the myth that you shouldn't handle your Livestock Guardian Dog or pup. Traditionally shepherds would handle and work with their dogs and often walk them with their livestock through the villages. A responsible owner must be able to administer first aid to an injured dog or put the dog into your car and get it to a vet if need be. Applying flea treatments and giving worming treatments... is also essential as they are exposed to parasites. In many parts of Australia you need to check them over for paralysis ticks and in other areas you need to be able to remove other types of ticks from the eyelids, noses and other areas of the body. You should be able to walk them on a leash and handle their paws and legs as they can sustain injuries or foreign objects are caught in their paws like grass seeds, prickles and small stones. I have had to bandage a dog's leg after a tiger snake bite (to buy them time) whilst rushing her to the vet. I spend lots of time with my dogs in the paddocks walking with them, sitting with them, grooming them, giving them treats and pats. We have a great relationship and I can see they want to please me. If i see my dogs chase off an eagle (which only happened a few days ago) i went out to praise them and they looked very pleased with themselves! Be very cautious if a breeder has not handled pups and if a believer of this myth as it will likely create problems for you and your dog. Dogs that have not been handled properly can often find their way to pounds, shelters, rescue groups or worse are shot or are put to sleep as they are deemed unfit, skittish, fear aggressive or are difficult. Anyhow I thought it was worth posting this so we can educate others to have well rounded, happy dogs and owners. Be aware that temperament and breeding can also come into how easily a dog is handled and relates to you but that is a whole different post! Jac Zak See more

03.01.2022 Meanwhile in Western Australia.... Jac zak

02.01.2022 Hope today is a dog day for you... SC

02.01.2022 As it should be ... SC

01.01.2022 What would your dog's name be? SC