Livestock guardian Dog Program
- Type
- Program
Overview
The Texas A&M AgriLife Center uses livestock guardian dogs (LGDs) as part of our routine sheep and goat predator management. Our goal is to increase the understanding and use of LGDs by cooperating with the small ruminant ranching community to develop research and educational activities that reduce livestock wildlife conflict. The purpose of this page is to share information to the ranching community and the general public pertaining to our program.
Contact
Bill Costanzo
Program Specialist III, Livestock Guardian Dogs
Phone: (325) 653-4576
Email: [email protected]
Livestock Guardian Dog Research
- LGD Literature and Studies Archive
- Livestock Guardian Dogs: NWRC Research Through the Years
- Can Old Dog Learn a New Trick Efficacy of LGDs
Livestock Guardian Dog Factsheets:
- How to Make Dangle Sticks & Drags
- Livestock Guardian Dog Feeding Stations
- How to Make a Livestock Guardian Dog Yoke
- How to Select a Livestock Guardian Dog Puppy
- Livestock Guardian Dogs: An Overview 2026
- GPS Technology to Aid in LGD Management Factsheet
- Coping with Coyotes
- Managing Conflict with Black Bears in Texas
- Living with Black Bears in Texas
- Managing Coyotes with Snares
- Managing Rural Vultures in Proximity to Agriculture
- Managing Suburban Coyotes
- Trapping Coyotes
- Predator Factsheet EWF-101
- LGD Bonding & Training
- Proper Grooming of Livestock Guardian Dogs
- How to Safely Approach Livestock Guardian Dogs
- Management of Livestock Guardian Dogs on Hunting Leases
- First Aid for Livestock Guardian Dogs
Other Livestock Guardian Dog Information
- A Neighbor’s Guide to LGDs
- First Aid Kit for LGDs
- Examples of LGD Feeding Stations
- Evaluating Your Dog’s Body Condition – YouTube
- Dog Tether Laws by State
- Monthly Broad Spectrum Parasite Control Products for Dogs in the USA
- Topical Flea Control Products for Dogs in the USA
- GPS Tech to Aide in LGD Management
- Working Dog Liability Insurance (WDLI) – Liability Insurance for Livestock Protection and Herding Dogs
News Articles
- BIG FLUFFY WHITE DOGS- Look Before You Leap
Lana Kaiser- AggressiveDog.com
February 13, 2024 - Part 2 – Livestock Guardian Dogs Bonding with the Flock
American Sheep Industry Association Podcast
December 20, 2024 - From the Ground Up: Proactively protesting livestock
KBTX 3 News
July 4, 2024 - From the Ground Up: Bonding Guardian Dogs to their livestock
KBTX 3 News
June 27, 2024 - From the Ground UP: Breeding dogs to protect livestock
KBTX 3 News
June 20, 2024 - Livestock guardian dogs: Unsung heroes of the livestock protection business
October 23, 2023 - When Guardian Dogs Attack
Sara Ventiera – Ambrook Research
September 2023 - You can raise a successful LGD. The research says so.
Farm Dog Podcast
September 2023 - Livestock Guardian Dog Feeding and Feeding Stations
Southwest Horse Trader (page 18)
February 2023 - How many Livestock Guardian Dogs Do you need?
Southwest Horse Trader (page 26)
January 2023 - How many Livestock Guardian Dogs Do you need?
Southwest Horse Trader (page 18)
December 2022 - Characteristics to Watch Out for When Purchasing an LGD
Southwest Horse Trader (page 18)
November 2022 - Getting Nerdy with LGDs and Tech
Goats on the Go podcast
October 2022 - LGD Identification Methods
Southwest Horse Trader (page 26)
October 2022 - Tracking Livestock Guardian Dogs with the Oyster3
Lonestar Tracking
October 2022 - Roaming vs. Patrolling Behavior
Southwest Horse Trader (page 18)
September 2022 - Bonding vs. Socializing vs. Acclimating
Southwest Horse Trader (page 19)
August 2022 - GPS Technology to Aid in LGD Management (part 3)
Southwest Horse Trader (page 19)
July 2022 - Something to Graze on Podcast
Episode 4: Livestock Guardian Dogs
June 2022 - GPS Technology to Aid in LGD Management (part 2)
Southwest Horse Trader (page 21)
June 2022 - GPS Technology to Aid in LGD Management
Southwest Horse Trader (page 26)
May 2022 - What Are the Top Qualities of a Livestock Guardian Dog?
Southwest Horse Trader (page 32)
April 2022 - San Angelo Studies LGD Bonding and Early Training Procedures (part 5)
Southwest Horse Trader (page 26)
March 2022 - San Angelo Studies LGD Bonding and Early Training Procedures (part 4)
Southwest Horse Trader (page 22)
February 2022 - San Angelo Studies LGD Bonding and Early Training Procedures (part 3)
Southwest Horse Trader (page 24)
January 2022 - San Angelo Studies LGD Bonding and Early Training Procedures (part 2)
Southwest Horse Trader (page 24)
December 2021 - San Angelo Studies LGD Bonding and Early Training Procedures
Southwest Horse Trader (page 22)
November 2021 - The Secret to Successful Livestock Guardian Dogs
Goats on the Go podcast
September 2021 - Texas A&M Launches Multi-Year LGD Research
Goat Rancher Magazine
December 2020 - Livestock Guardian Dogs, For the Love of Goats
Thrifty Homesteader.com
November 18, 2020 - Standing Guard
from Texas Farm Bureau, vimeo.com - Results of A&M Guard Dog Study Described at Recent Field Day
Colleen Schreiber, Livestock Weekly
June 8, 2017 - Large Crowd Assembles to Learn About Guard Dogs for Livestock
Colleen Schreiber, Livestock Weekly
June 1, 2017 - Ranchers Hope Livestock Guardian Dogs Can Protect Their Sheep and Goats from Predators
Texas Standard – National Public Radio
Broadcast May 26, 2017
Livestock Guardian Dog Case Studies
NSIIC Grant 2017
- Jernigan Ranch – Pecos County
- Lewis Ranch – Val Verde County
- Caldwell Ranch – Sterling County
- Lone Wolf Ranch – Coke County
- Dobbins Ranch – Val Verde County
- Price Ranch – Coke County
- Zuberbueler Ranch – Val Verde County
NSIIC Grant 2021
- Trans Pecos Ranch – Pecos County
- Balch LP – Chadwick Ranch, Sutton County
- Campbell Mayer Live Oak Ranch – Edwards County
- Rafter O Ranch – Kimble County
- Dubai Land and Cattle and Junfin Farms– Maverick County
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