Background Story…
Before LGD Online was a twinkle of an idea, we had to learn about how to source, work and thrive with these dogs, just like you!
We moved to Montana with 11 registered dairy goats in 2010 and brought home our first LGD pup the same day. We knew we needed to protect our investments from the local predator population of wolves, bears, and cougars. Since then, our operation has grown leaps and bounds.
We have worked, trained, and rehab/re-homed multiple breeds and crosses of livestock guardian breeds including Great Pyrenees, Maremma, Pyrenean Mastiff, Spanish Mastiff, Kangal, and Anatolian Shepherd since 2010.
Today…
Based in Western Montana, we raise Jersey dairy, hair sheep, Kunekune pigs, rabbits and rare breed poultry. Because of the high value of our livestock, we see the return on investment that a well-bred LGD has to offer. Maintaining a pack of guardians curtails the likelihood of stock injury and loss from the local predators.
After learning so many LGD lessons the hard way, Natalie now offers online courses, speeches, and educational resources about livestock guardian dogs online and in person. We also raise AKC Anatolian Shepherd dogs for work in family and livestock protection. You can see our current dogs and program at