The use of guardian dogs for livestock protection has a long history—farmers have been using dogs to protect their livestock from predators for thousands of years. The earliest evidence of this dates ...

Hundreds of years ago, before they were commonly accepted as household companions and members of the family, dogs served many practical roles around the homestead or farm; they were bred for herding, ...

Guardian dogs do a great job of protecting Australian livestock from predators. In a new survey of Australian farmers, we have found that with correct management, these dogs can be very effective in ...