Prancing Pony Farm Maremma Sheepdogs and Livestock Guardian Dog Training

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Prancing Pony Farm Maremma Sheepdogs and Livestock Guardian Dog Training

Maremma Sheepdog Code of Ethics breeder, Karen Pryor Academy certified trainer, and Licensed Family Dog Mediator. Specializing in livestock guardian dogs.
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Health-tested genetics, force-free training, lifetime support. Serving farms & homes nationwide. ABOUT PRANCING PONY MAREMMAS

We breed and train Maremma Sheepdog livestock guardian dogs for farms, ranches, and companion homes throughout North America (including Hawaii) and Canada. Our program combines comprehensive health testing, proven working genetics, extensive early socialization, and profes

sional training expertise. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

✓ Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner & Family Dog Mediator
✓ Maremma Sheepdog Code of Ethics Breeder
✓ Health testing: Hips, elbows, genetic panels
✓ Two-year comprehensive health guarantee
✓ Force-free, science-based training methods
✓ Lifetime support for every client
✓ Puppies raised with multiple livestock species
✓ Lifetime return policy and satisfaction guarantee

OUR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

We raise our Maremma puppies with goats, horses, cats, and 5 kinds of poultry from birth, creating confident livestock guardians who understand livestock behavior instinctively. This multi-species exposure is critical for developing effective LGDs. SERVICES OFFERED

- Maremma Sheepdog puppies from health-tested parents
- Started adolescents and fully trained adult livestock guardian dogs
- Full shipping services throughout the US
- Shipping to Canada and Hawaii
- Virtual LGD training consultations
- Ongoing client support & coaching
- Educational resources for LGD owners
- Online courses and memberships for LGD owners and enthusiasts
- Free educational LGD content via our weekly newsletter

We make LGD ownership successful and stress-free by providing the foundation, guidance, and support you need from puppyhood through your dog's entire working life. Located in Lemoore, California | Shipping available nationwide

08/27/2026

Hi Reader,
I had a whole different email scheduled for this week. Then this happened, and I couldn't not tell you about it.
The Backstory: A Van, a Mess, and a $2,200 Decision
A little backstory first, because it matters for how this whole thing unfolded.
I've been hauling my Maremmas to the vet loose in the back of my minivan for years — folding the seats down and letting whoever needed to go just ride back there. It works, but it also means every trip leaves my van covered in mud, hair, and whatever else a livestock guardian dog picks up on a farm. 🫣 My husband recently got it detailed for me, and I knew the very next trip would trash it all over again.
So I went down the rabbit hole of dog transport crates. I looked at Impact Crates like the one my son uses for his police dog (never even got a reply from their dealer program, so that was out). I considered a big wire crate, but I couldn't get past the safety risk of putting my dogs into something that flimsy.

A Maremma Sheepdog wouldn't leave an injured goat's side for days. The real story of livestock guarding instinct at Prancing Pony Farm.

08/24/2026

Responsible breeder of well-trained Maremma Sheepdogs in California.

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08/22/2026

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