Texas A&M AgriLife Livestock Guardian Dog Program

08/31/2026

Interested in virtual fencing? Check out the latest Farm Dog Podcast we did recently.

Pets & Animals Podcast · Updated Biweekly · The podcast about the working dogs of farming, ranching, homesteading, and rural living. Presented by Goats On The Go® and hosted by its founder, Aaron Steele. We discuss the fascinating history and …

08/31/2026

Monday's Man's Best Friend - We hope these start your Monday off with a laugh or chuckle! Feel free to add to our list each week in the comments.

08/30/2026

Sunday Spotlight - Join the Texas LGD Association! Help protect the future of ranching for the next generation in Texas and across the nation. Breeders of LGDs can be found on their website, along with other helpful information. Check out their website at https://texaslgdassoc.org/. The organization has a Facebook group page where producers can post questions to the membership for help and showcase puppies for sale. The organization also has an Instagram and a YouTube channel.

08/29/2026

Saturday Spotlight - Please remember to put your LGD questions in the comments here or on our last post to get them answered live on Facebook on Thursday, September 3rd, at 3 p.m. CST. Please provide as much information as possible about the problem. Include pictures and videos if available. No registration is required! See less See less

08/28/2026

Friday Fun Fact (Dog Treats Edition) - The dog treat was an accidental invention.
Commercial dog biscuits originated in England in the 1860s, when James Spratt was inspired by dogs eating sailors' hardtack, leading him to develop the first widely marketed dog biscuit, Spratt's Patent Meat Fibrine Dog Cakes.

08/27/2026

Tooth & Claw Thursday: Coyote Myths
Myth: If you see coyotes, your LGDs are failing.
Truth: Predator presence does not always mean predator loss. LGDs reduce risk, but coyotes may still move through the landscape.
LGD Tip: Measure success by reduced losses, dog-livestock association, and predator avoidance, not by whether coyotes disappear completely.

08/26/2026

Wet Nose Wednesday - 🐕 Cool Treats for Hot Days
Freeze treats or make ice blocks with dog-safe ingredients to keep your LGD cool and happy.

08/25/2026

Tuesday Training Tip - Boundary reinforcement improves long-term containment.
👉 Walk your fences with your dogs or use virtual fence collars
CTA: Do your dogs know your perimeter?

08/24/2026

Monday's Man's Best Friend - We must credit www.itsdogornothing.com for some of our weekly Monday posts. Feel free to add to our list each week in the comments!

08/22/2026

Saturday Spotlight - Save the Date! Our next live LGD Q&A session on Facebook will take place on Thursday, September 3rd, at 3 p.m. CST. Please add the LGD questions you would like answered in the comments on this post. If time allows, questions posted live will also be answered. Please provide as much information as possible about the issue you are experiencing with your LGD, including the size of your property or pastures. That way, we can fully understand the problem and give you an appropriate answer. Pictures and videos are also helpful when appropriate.