I would encourage you to expose him to many other people when you can. That way he doesn't get aggressive with strangers or anyone who might farm sit for you.
Highly recommend this. I'm a solitary person and though I tried when I got my puppy to introduce her to kids and the neighbors, I wasn't consistent enough and she grew up with stranger aversion. She goes into hysterics,barks, and growls at any visitors. At my old place, that wasn't as big an issue since I only had visitors once a year but at my new place we have people/contractors in and out of the house constantly and its super stressful for her. The first few months of a puppy's life its VERY important to have frequent visitors, get any neighbor who is willing, to come over, be introduced. Allow Toby to alert ie bark, once or twice, so you know you have a new person on the farm, but then you need to work him to stop the barking once he has alerted you and you are taking over command of the situation. This is harder to train, but SOOOOO worth it, because you get the alert you want and need, but you also don't have a dog hysterically barking nonstop while you have family or friends visiting. Its one of those things I wish I had known during the first year of my dog's life, would have made things better for both of us.
This applies to pet dogs but not so much guardian dogs. Guardian dogs shouldn’t look for attention from other humans because that will distract them from protecting the livestock.
He is impossible not to love! He has such a great personality! What a sweetheart. Alert, interested, and not worried at all. You can see how totally different his breed is from a beagle. Some advice - every day hold his feet, and each of his toes, like you will if you need to clip his nails, maybe even pretend to cut his nails, grabbing each toenail, so he feels that pressure, but make it playful and fun, also brush him a lot, like it is a game and fun. They are used to their mothers grooming them as a bonding experience. Grooming and/or vet visits can be extremely stressful when they are older and haven't gotten used to being touched like that, so it makes life way easier on everyone in the future if they just think that is pretty much normal. I know guardian dogs are not groomed all the time, but they do get into stickers and things, or may have a foot injury, or sticker, and may need to have their foot looked at in detail, or be clipped, at some point. Also, check his collar frequently for a good fit and that fur isn't felting around it. They grow fast and their collars can get hidden into their fur quickly. Ha - he found poopsicles, the farm dog treat of the centuries. :D I love how you rewarded him for each little step of progress he made, rather than expecting him to conquer the full staircase. What a great start on the long relationship. I think your personality and Toby's mesh so well, it seems like a very good situation for everyone involved. I am sure as he grows and he becomes confidant of what he needs to protect, he will be very good for your farm life.
Chicken poop I found out one day is a delicacy for dogs, I have a couple border collies and a blue heeler and they despite being smart all sampled chicken poop 😂 But they have good noses so maybe there is some nutrition in there 🤷🏻♂️
I don't recommend leaving the leash on when your not around to watch him. Its to easy for accidents to happen getting it hung on something. Wouldn't want anything to happen to your beautiful boy.
My sisters dogs were wrestling and one got his head stuck in the other's collar and they both freaked and panicked. The one with the collar died. It was so sad, all the neighbors had warned her, and she didn't pay attention. Also, it's OK for your dog to be indoor/outdoor.
@@andersonsroad5161 Then something might have happened when they were young to give them this behavior. Guardian dogs aren't naturally aggressive, and only becomes so if they feel danger for their flock/herd/family. If the ones you met were in constant state of aggression, something might have induced this behavior when they were younger
Never repeat a command. Give the command one time and one time only. Then wait for Toby to comply. Praise or give a training treat. Otherwise your dog will learn to expect that he doesn’t have to obey the first time a command is given.
Don't use treats. Dogs will do anything for praise if you know how to give it. Simple commands and consistency is the key. They don't understand words like we do, just tone, pitch and short phrases (less than three syllables).
If learning his name matters, just come always have a baggie of teeny treats in your pocket at all times. Say his name, give treat. Say his name, give a treat. Repeat. Have him close to start, then further as he gets it. SHORT sessions during day, but you can have a few. Yelling and louder when giving commands isn't as useful for puppies as calm and REWARDING with a treat. Soft small teeny treats + hungry pup means lots of learning. BTW, rather than 'stay out of the duck food' (not a command 🤩) start teaching 'leave it' and when he does GIVE HIM ONE OF THOSE YUMMY TREATS you always have in your pocket. A 'leave it' command is AMAZINGLY useful!
Treats are not necessary to train a dog. Teach him the harder route, to respect, and he will be much better behaved rather than just become a schemer for food.
Maggieroselee And verbally reward before giving the treat. And verbally reward when Toby looks at you. That way he will learn that his name means to immediately turn his attention to you. I learned this from a dog trainer who trained dogs to perform for commercials.
Make sure you can always take food out of his mouth - this gets him used to in case a little kid goes and does the same thing. As long as you mess with his food and feed him from your fingers a lot, he won't have food issues. In addition, bonus: during his first shed, you can collect the fur and turn it into yarn. Which is pretty darn cool.
Honestly, I'd say that is a bad idea. Because what that's teaching the dog, is that he might lose the important resource that food is. That is more likely to make the dog more wary when people approach while he has food. A much better method is to work on trading, always have something more interesting to give the dog if you want it to drop something. As well as when the dog is fed. Just sit there right next to the bowl while the dog eats, or do stuff nearby. Or, give the dog's food in portions while you're around, a bit at a time. To teach the dog that you're the one who *gives* it food. not the one who takes it away.
@@Nemrai I agree with this. A better way to do that is too sit with the dog as they eat, and maybe gradually ramp up to touching and moving the food bowl and petting while they eat, to show that they're to be trusted, but won't steal their food.
@@WobblesandBean Even the undercoat? I had a husky and he rarely shedded the guard hairs, but his undercoat came out one big time in the spring and then throughout the year up until about January (he was a major snowstorm when we took him for a ride in the car). Anyway, if the undercoat is too short, you can comb it in with longer sheep fibers and then turn it into yarn. I will assume that Maremma dogs are like huskies - never under any circumstance should they be shaved because their fur won't grow back right. On account of the guard hair and fur also protects them from getting skin cancer. I hope I didn't sound like I was advocating a shave.
We now have 2 LGDs. Brothers. 5 months old. Working with them to protect the chickens, ducks & rabbits. Its so much fun and they are gentle giants. I can't believe we have them. I love them so much. Bernard & Remi 💙💙
Toby is so calm and sweet! Like others have commented, don’t leave the leash on your boy unattended because he can get tangled up and actually jump off something and hang himself. And puppies love those Kong toys you stuff with their food or treats, it helps with itchy teeth as they lose their baby teeth to make way for the adult ones.
I was going to say the same thing about the leash....they can get hung so easy.....I have never raised a farm pup...just my pets, but it does hurt my heart to think of that sweet baby by himself at night...I know when he gets older, but he just left his mom and they get scared...but I am a tender heart.....
Steele was afraid of stairs too. It took a few tries but I used one of his toys to encourage him climbing the stairs. Now he knows how to run up and down them with ease. Glad to see Toby is on the way to being a great guardian.
When I got my Australian Kelpie, I lived in a ranch house, no stairs. The first time we visited a friend who lived in a second floor apartment, the pup ran right up the stair, no problem. But she absolutely, flatly, refused to even consider going down them. I (4'10", 110 lbs) ended up carrying a 45 lb dog down a long flight of stairs. Oddly, after that, she had no fear of going down stairs. [Edit- Added 'Australian" to clarify that my Kelpie was a dog, not a Scottish water sprite.]
Your doing the right thing with the pup. Don't let anyone tell you anything else. Maremma's are livestock guardians, they love the cold and they are generally raised differently. Good job and good choice of breed.
It’s a good idea to get Toby and the barn cats used to each other so they can get along and let each other do their jobs. This is another part of socializing you’ll want to do!
Oh wow! You broke his chase with the cat and mouse! Do you know how hard that can be to train out of? Instincts can be really strong and hard to train out. In fact that's one of the basic tests for dogs for the blind. So, I think you got yourself a good dog there. And, he is so fluffy and cute!!!!
The timing of getting Toby was as it was meant to be. You had to be ready and he had to be born so it was in harmony. You adore him and vice versa. Even at his age I can see natural instincts as a guardian dog. What a treasure, Morgan.
“Sitting out here in the barn with a good book & my new dog…ain’t all that bad, really!” ❣️❣️♥️♥️ Morgan, I was smiling clear through this whole video, watching Toby two years ago as a frolicking little puppy and seeing you grinning from ear to ear. I was with you as I dreamed of my own acreage, dreaming of a border collie as well (which is what I got), and her name is “Lady” ... She turned out to be the best friend I ever had in a dog. So smart, so gentle, so OBEDIENT, & GREAT W/ MY CHILDREN!! LOVED HER SO MUCH & PURCHASED A MALE SIBLING FOR MY PARENTS (“DUKE”)..Dad had been without a dog for 10 years after his favorite dog had passed away but boy did Duke still his heart & he was an EXCELLENT FARM DOG & FRIEND!!! There is something about a man’s best friend, their dog and you could see right from the beginning in this video that Toby loved you & wanted to please you!!!!
I've had dogs my whole entire life and it's obvious that you have a wonderful perfect dog for your farm! Don't worry, everything is gonna be fine. It will all fall into place! You're doing great, best of luck.
My neighbor has a Maremma. My chickens, ducks & female geese are terrified of her. She is 7 months and is very gentle when she touches my ducks. She’s great with the wrangling. Yesterday my gander tried to go after her but she stepped away far enough that he didn’t get her or try to go after her again.
Today is September 10, 2020. I have just finished watching the video with Toby turning one year old and he turned out to be a fine livestock guardian dog.
Go to tractor supply. Get a container of DE food grade diatomaceous earth. Get an old sock that has no holes. Fill with 1/2 cup of DE and tie off the opening. Powder the dog by going against the growth of the coat and patting the sock. You can also put the DE where the chickens dust bathe.
Stairs are a tough thing to learn for puppies. When training something new it might be a good idea to keep tiny treats about the size of an M&M in your pocket. When Toby gives you a serious "try", like going up the first step of the stairs, you then reward him immediately with a treat and lots (1-3 seconds) of happy petting plus a verbal "good boy" since he seems to enjoy that. Next step he gets another treat and some of physical & verbal praise. If he jumps off you start over until he gets the idea solidly. If he gives you a big "try" then you can "jackpot" his reward by giving him two or three treats and a little bonus physical and verbal praise. In no time he will put the puzzle together and you can slowly eliminate the treats and physical praise and your verbal reward will suffice. It's amazing how powerful a warm "good boy" is when he understands that is a reward. In his mind the words will give him the same super positive feelings that early on in his training meant a snack & happy touching. Be careful about luring him with the treat. Let Toby receive the simple command and when he does the requested action he gets the treat/reward immediately from your pocket. Then there is a break and off to your next command or just a walk around. Training needs to be fun and not a drill but it also has to have a leader and a direction. Also you could decide in advance what one to two word commands you want to use for Toby's vocabulary. 'sit', 'stay' 'down/lie down', 'wait', 'leave it' 'come' are much easier than a random and vague 'no' frequently dropped. Even harder are sentences and blended commands like 'no, stay out of the duck food that isn't for you' or 'Toby Toby Toby Toby no no no no no no no', ''good boy, no', comere, comere, comere, comere, comere' are very confusing. Words, even his name, mean nothing when they are randomly and interchangeably used, but when given as a command they are powerful. When giving a command it shouldn't be sharp or harsh but it does need to be clear. You've got this!
I know you've done your research and have had advice from experts (including the breeder) but DAMN he looks young to be out for the winter! Like I said I know you did your research. I'm just truly amazed.
Morgan, I like the view from the dog shed! Major flashback! Our first Border Collie had never seen stairs when we got her. Found this out getting on a train to bring her home... wouldn't get on. Pick up. Then changing platforms at Crewe station. Major stairs...wtf. Dog around my shoulders! Happy days. I wish you many with that super puppy. Regards Stephen.
Your new pup is gorgeous. So gla you sre giving him gentle loving So many people don't. Love is all important. As people are, everybody is the expert. Congradulations. You guys are in a beautiful start to a long relationship. Your appreciation of him is fantastic. He will be a secure dog with a lovely life. Just as it should be.
Going back to your old videos and i just love the consistent good vibes, im not totally sure why but it gives me more drive for life and to pursue my dreams despite how far away or hard it seems
I love watching the older videos like this one but more so I know it produces some revenue, even if just a small amount, and I very much like feeling like me and my girls are contributing.
I enjoyed watching your video. I do agree with comment below, leaving leash on dog is not safe. She can get tangled up and easily hurt. She is adorable; hope you are blessed for many years with her companionship. Nothing much better on this earth than dogs. Unconditional love, always.
You have a very good complete understanding of what he was disciplined to do before you acquired him. I have a Maremma who's sole job is to protect poultry (my rare breed chickens) and our main farm yard. It will take work but you will not be disappointed. An amazingly smart and dependable breed.
My brother kept dogs like toby when he had sheep, they are SO GOOD at their job! Especially against coyotes. One time my brother heard a huge scrap taking place in the field at night and thought for sure he’d have an injured dog to see to. When he got out there, blood and fur was EVERYWHERE but none of it was his dog’s. He’d fought off a small group of coyotes alone. Next story is a different dog I think? He watched his dog spot a coyote and act like he REALLY wanted to play. Tail wagging, bowing, etc. the coyote came up to the fence and in a flash the dog reached through and tore into it. He’d never seen anything like it. Brutal.
Time too come snd those great videos, i loved these and watched them continuously over and over, definitely the best period these, no where near those being made now.
Aww Toby! 🐶 (Those adorable puppy sounds are so sweet to hear.) I love looking at the older videos and especially seeing Toby as a puppy. He and Abby look so much alike! Thanks for helping an older lady enjoy waterfowl frolicking in the snow; ❄️ and making a mess general; chickens clucking and digging-my Mom loved her chickens back on their farm in the Caribbean. ❤️
He is so, so cute. So loveable. I've never trained a dog, only a very large bird. A cockatoo. I've notice you've called him my friend, and buddy often. It may confuse him. It might be best to keep saying Tobey more often for several month. Kisses and Hugs to Tobey.
I can tell you will do great. Lots of love. I know your heart is full! Your face when you are with him is a dead give away. We breed and raised labs. Be constant and most of all patience is required.
My best command for my two Staffordshire Bull Terriers (English) is LEAVE IT - in a deep male voice - it includes doing and eating things they are not suppose to - high pitched female voice for good and deep male voice for bad
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That is my most used command. I use it for people also.
I think that “instant recall” is possibly the most important thing you both need to learn. It CAN save his life. Pick a word to use ‘gumdrop’ for example. Teach him to drop everything and instantly come to you and sit. Also “leave it” instead of ‘no’ He’s beautiful and I hope you have fun with him
Rewatching this has been so nice and seeing Toby dog small like Abby really makes me smile!!
You came here after watching Abby right. Me too!
"I'm just a guy trying to learn and trying to do the right thing" ... and this is why we all love your channel so much!
It's so true
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Morgan: Look, it's a puppy!
The ducks: the yeti has come and is our neighbour :0
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I just came back to see the difference
He is adorable just like Abby
I would encourage you to expose him to many other people when you can. That way he doesn't get aggressive with strangers or anyone who might farm sit for you.
Highly recommend this. I'm a solitary person and though I tried when I got my puppy to introduce her to kids and the neighbors, I wasn't consistent enough and she grew up with stranger aversion. She goes into hysterics,barks, and growls at any visitors. At my old place, that wasn't as big an issue since I only had visitors once a year but at my new place we have people/contractors in and out of the house constantly and its super stressful for her.
The first few months of a puppy's life its VERY important to have frequent visitors, get any neighbor who is willing, to come over, be introduced. Allow Toby to alert ie bark, once or twice, so you know you have a new person on the farm, but then you need to work him to stop the barking once he has alerted you and you are taking over command of the situation. This is harder to train, but SOOOOO worth it, because you get the alert you want and need, but you also don't have a dog hysterically barking nonstop while you have family or friends visiting. Its one of those things I wish I had known during the first year of my dog's life, would have made things better for both of us.
Definitely get a lot of your friends to come over and pet him and give him treats
They may not know what he is, but they know he's not a duck. Enjoy Toby, he looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.
@Seamus O'Dork any professional trainer will say the same thing about socialization
This applies to pet dogs but not so much guardian dogs. Guardian dogs shouldn’t look for attention from other humans because that will distract them from protecting the livestock.
Just seen the little girl move in and it’s crazy that Toby was only a puppy not to long ago
He is impossible not to love! He has such a great personality! What a sweetheart. Alert, interested, and not worried at all. You can see how totally different his breed is from a beagle. Some advice - every day hold his feet, and each of his toes, like you will if you need to clip his nails, maybe even pretend to cut his nails, grabbing each toenail, so he feels that pressure, but make it playful and fun, also brush him a lot, like it is a game and fun. They are used to their mothers grooming them as a bonding experience. Grooming and/or vet visits can be extremely stressful when they are older and haven't gotten used to being touched like that, so it makes life way easier on everyone in the future if they just think that is pretty much normal. I know guardian dogs are not groomed all the time, but they do get into stickers and things, or may have a foot injury, or sticker, and may need to have their foot looked at in detail, or be clipped, at some point. Also, check his collar frequently for a good fit and that fur isn't felting around it. They grow fast and their collars can get hidden into their fur quickly. Ha - he found poopsicles, the farm dog treat of the centuries. :D I love how you rewarded him for each little step of progress he made, rather than expecting him to conquer the full staircase. What a great start on the long relationship. I think your personality and Toby's mesh so well, it seems like a very good situation for everyone involved. I am sure as he grows and he becomes confidant of what he needs to protect, he will be very good for your farm life.
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Excellent advice! Gotta handle the paws!!
Good tip !!
Chicken poop I found out one day is a delicacy for dogs, I have a couple border collies and a blue heeler and they despite being smart all sampled chicken poop 😂
But they have good noses so maybe there is some nutrition in there 🤷🏻♂️
I don't recommend leaving the leash on when your not around to watch him. Its to easy for accidents to happen getting it hung on something. Wouldn't want anything to happen to your beautiful boy.
Well said.
@wayne goff thats very sad
I have heard of that happening to a friends dog
My dog hung himself on the fence too but I saw it on time and saved him. After 13 years I remember that scene like it was yesterday.
My sisters dogs were wrestling and one got his head stuck in the other's collar and they both freaked and panicked. The one with the collar died. It was so sad, all the neighbors had warned her, and she didn't pay attention. Also, it's OK for your dog to be indoor/outdoor.
He looked so relaxed and well behaved. Se seemed to be raised well before coming to your farm. He looked like a very good herding dog too
Guardian dog specie generally tends to be calm, and rarely become agressive on their own
not a herd dog a guardian dog
He’s so aloof!
@@RoulicisThe I'm just glad the burglars don't generally know this! Lots of bark and no bite.
@@andersonsroad5161 Then something might have happened when they were young to give them this behavior.
Guardian dogs aren't naturally aggressive, and only becomes so if they feel danger for their flock/herd/family.
If the ones you met were in constant state of aggression, something might have induced this behavior when they were younger
I'm coming here from the newer videos and OH MY GODDDD IT'S BABY TOBY DOG!!
Never repeat a command. Give the command one time and one time only. Then wait for Toby to comply. Praise or give a training treat. Otherwise your dog will learn to expect that he doesn’t have to obey the first time a command is given.
Thank you for that, even though you weren't talking to me necessarily. 😄
Good point!
Exactly!
Needed this for my mini schnauzers, thank you!
Don't use treats. Dogs will do anything for praise if you know how to give it. Simple commands and consistency is the key. They don't understand words like we do, just tone, pitch and short phrases (less than three syllables).
Lately when I am sitting at my desk at work I imagine myself at this farm instead. Anyone else?
If learning his name matters, just come always have a baggie of teeny treats in your pocket at all times. Say his name, give treat. Say his name, give a treat. Repeat. Have him close to start, then further as he gets it. SHORT sessions during day, but you can have a few. Yelling and louder when giving commands isn't as useful for puppies as calm and REWARDING with a treat. Soft small teeny treats + hungry pup means lots of learning. BTW, rather than 'stay out of the duck food' (not a command 🤩) start teaching 'leave it' and when he does GIVE HIM ONE OF THOSE YUMMY TREATS you always have in your pocket. A 'leave it' command is AMAZINGLY useful!
Also good to incorporate eye contact
Treats are not necessary to train a dog. Teach him the harder route, to respect, and he will be much better behaved rather than just become a schemer for food.
@@arasonyth3243 all dogs have a connect to aid in learning; some its praize, others toys and others food
Maggieroselee And verbally reward before giving the treat. And verbally reward when Toby looks at you. That way he will learn that his name means to immediately turn his attention to you. I learned this from a dog trainer who trained dogs to perform for commercials.
You can always faze the food out as he gets older & has more association with your praise being a reward alone.
Precious Toby. Rewatching him as a puppy has been amazing.
Just a few weeks watching this channel , and today i got to see the adorable Toby as a puppy. Cuteness alert
Make sure you can always take food out of his mouth - this gets him used to in case a little kid goes and does the same thing. As long as you mess with his food and feed him from your fingers a lot, he won't have food issues. In addition, bonus: during his first shed, you can collect the fur and turn it into yarn. Which is pretty darn cool.
Or you can collect the fur for birds to use for their nests. Just don't do this if use topical flea/tick medication.
I wouldn't do that with a Maremma. They may look soft and fluffy, but their fur is quite wiry.
Honestly, I'd say that is a bad idea. Because what that's teaching the dog, is that he might lose the important resource that food is. That is more likely to make the dog more wary when people approach while he has food. A much better method is to work on trading, always have something more interesting to give the dog if you want it to drop something. As well as when the dog is fed. Just sit there right next to the bowl while the dog eats, or do stuff nearby. Or, give the dog's food in portions while you're around, a bit at a time. To teach the dog that you're the one who *gives* it food. not the one who takes it away.
@@Nemrai I agree with this. A better way to do that is too sit with the dog as they eat, and maybe gradually ramp up to touching and moving the food bowl and petting while they eat, to show that they're to be trusted, but won't steal their food.
@@WobblesandBean Even the undercoat? I had a husky and he rarely shedded the guard hairs, but his undercoat came out one big time in the spring and then throughout the year up until about January (he was a major snowstorm when we took him for a ride in the car). Anyway, if the undercoat is too short, you can comb it in with longer sheep fibers and then turn it into yarn. I will assume that Maremma dogs are like huskies - never under any circumstance should they be shaved because their fur won't grow back right. On account of the guard hair and fur also protects them from getting skin cancer. I hope I didn't sound like I was advocating a shave.
Omg Toby as a baby omg he was absolutely adorable
He was such a tiny fluffy bean when he first got to your farm!
I absolutely love these puppy videos with Toby as a youngster. He is so special. Just a great little dog.
We now have 2 LGDs. Brothers. 5 months old. Working with them to protect the chickens, ducks & rabbits. Its so much fun and they are gentle giants. I can't believe we have them. I love them so much. Bernard & Remi 💙💙
Toby is so calm and sweet! Like others have commented, don’t leave the leash on your boy unattended because he can get tangled up and actually jump off something and hang himself. And puppies love those Kong toys you stuff with their food or treats, it helps with itchy teeth as they lose their baby teeth to make way for the adult ones.
Not only is Toby a beautiful animal, he already seems very well behaved and calm, especially for a puppy.
Might be a breed trait … my Pyrenees/maremma is the same way… calm and well behaved. Until he finds a dog he wants to climb or chew on 😅
I was going to say the same thing about the leash....they can get hung so easy.....I have never raised a farm pup...just my pets, but it does hurt my heart to think of that sweet baby by himself at night...I know when he gets older, but he just left his mom and they get scared...but I am a tender heart.....
4:43 ooooh, the little squeak! Such a sweet boy, he loves his fluffy friends!
Toby is such a good boy! He's already so calm around the ducks and looking at you for guidance. Love him!
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Toby is such a great dog!
Steele was afraid of stairs too. It took a few tries but I used one of his toys to encourage him climbing the stairs. Now he knows how to run up and down them with ease. Glad to see Toby is on the way to being a great guardian.
When I got my Australian Kelpie, I lived in a ranch house, no stairs. The first time we visited a friend who lived in a second floor apartment, the pup ran right up the stair, no problem. But she absolutely, flatly, refused to even consider going down them. I (4'10", 110 lbs) ended up carrying a 45 lb dog down a long flight of stairs. Oddly, after that, she had no fear of going down stairs.
[Edit- Added 'Australian" to clarify that my Kelpie was a dog, not a Scottish water sprite.]
Your doing the right thing with the pup. Don't let anyone tell you anything else. Maremma's are livestock guardians, they love the cold and they are generally raised differently. Good job and good choice of breed.
Those ducks are hilarious. I could watch them all day.
Raise your dog how you want.there will be plenty who will say you are doing it wrong.
I love the, "sitting back with a good book in the dog shed". It seems PERFECT!!
I thought this was a new puppy video. I was like why is he calling her a him. He was and is still so cute.
Your happiness is really heartwarming
Toby is better at just chasing the critters away
Toby is a Total Cuddlebunny!, I can just Feel that soft puppy coat. Luxurious!
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy
It’s a good idea to get Toby and the barn cats used to each other so they can get along and let each other do their jobs. This is another part of socializing you’ll want to do!
This gives me warmth. Now abby is in the farm. Good job on Toby, morg!
Toby was sooooo cute as a puppy!!!
Oh wow! You broke his chase with the cat and mouse! Do you know how hard that can be to train out of? Instincts can be really strong and hard to train out. In fact that's one of the basic tests for dogs for the blind. So, I think you got yourself a good dog there. And, he is so fluffy and cute!!!!
Welcome home , little new puppy. Toby we love your regal name.💎💎💎💎🦆🦆🦆🦆
The timing of getting Toby was as it was meant to be. You had to be ready and he had to be born so it was in harmony. You adore him and vice versa. Even at his age I can see natural instincts as a guardian dog. What a treasure, Morgan.
What a nice way to reminisce. Miss seeing Toby Dog little like this.
Toby is adorable
He looks so happy to see you. LOL, the amount of times I spot one of your vids just before I go to bed.
Such a calm pup. Can't wait to see how he learns as he grows.
Toby was such a sweet puppy and now he’s a great role model for Abby.
Toby is doing great, is calm and is listening to you
“Sitting out here in the barn with a good book & my new dog…ain’t all that bad, really!” ❣️❣️♥️♥️
Morgan, I was smiling clear through this whole video, watching Toby two years ago as a frolicking little puppy and seeing you grinning from ear to ear. I was with you as I dreamed of my own acreage, dreaming of a border collie as well (which is what I got), and her name is “Lady” ... She turned out to be the best friend I ever had in a dog. So smart, so gentle, so OBEDIENT, & GREAT W/ MY CHILDREN!! LOVED HER SO MUCH & PURCHASED A MALE SIBLING FOR MY PARENTS (“DUKE”)..Dad had been without a dog for 10 years after his favorite dog had passed away but boy did Duke still his heart & he was an EXCELLENT FARM DOG & FRIEND!!!
There is something about a man’s best friend, their dog and you could see right from the beginning in this video that Toby loved you & wanted to please you!!!!
I've had dogs my whole entire life and it's obvious that you have a wonderful perfect dog for your farm! Don't worry, everything is gonna be fine. It will all fall into place! You're doing great, best of luck.
Thank you!
He’s so cute and laid back. A fluff ball of love 😊
I could of sworn that was a Great Pyrenees puppy. He is a cutie !!!
He is such a sweet dog! Looks like he had an amazing first day.
That’s a new breed for me, never heard of them. Cute little booger.
My neighbor has a Maremma. My chickens, ducks & female geese are terrified of her. She is 7 months and is very gentle when she touches my ducks. She’s great with the wrangling. Yesterday my gander tried to go after her but she stepped away far enough that he didn’t get her or try to go after her again.
Today is September 10, 2020. I have just finished watching the video with Toby turning one year old and he turned out to be a fine livestock guardian dog.
Your love for animals is simply inspiring and fascinating.
The music at minute 6:50 to 7:13 is a perfect choice to hilight the action. Great video.
I adopted a 8moth old Maremma from an SPCA 10 years ago now. She never lived on a farm but she is the best dog I have ever had.
They are very intelligent dogs. Smarter than any boarder collie
He's sooo adorable! And he has a wonderful disposition 😍🐕
Go to tractor supply. Get a container of DE food grade diatomaceous earth. Get an old sock that has no holes. Fill with 1/2 cup of DE and tie off the opening. Powder the dog by going against the growth of the coat and patting the sock. You can also put the DE where the chickens dust bathe.
Yep. Kills fleas, safely.
Stairs are a tough thing to learn for puppies. When training something new it might be a good idea to keep tiny treats about the size of an M&M in your pocket. When Toby gives you a serious "try", like going up the first step of the stairs, you then reward him immediately with a treat and lots (1-3 seconds) of happy petting plus a verbal "good boy" since he seems to enjoy that. Next step he gets another treat and some of physical & verbal praise. If he jumps off you start over until he gets the idea solidly. If he gives you a big "try" then you can "jackpot" his reward by giving him two or three treats and a little bonus physical and verbal praise. In no time he will put the puzzle together and you can slowly eliminate the treats and physical praise and your verbal reward will suffice. It's amazing how powerful a warm "good boy" is when he understands that is a reward. In his mind the words will give him the same super positive feelings that early on in his training meant a snack & happy touching. Be careful about luring him with the treat. Let Toby receive the simple command and when he does the requested action he gets the treat/reward immediately from your pocket. Then there is a break and off to your next command or just a walk around. Training needs to be fun and not a drill but it also has to have a leader and a direction.
Also you could decide in advance what one to two word commands you want to use for Toby's vocabulary. 'sit', 'stay' 'down/lie down', 'wait', 'leave it' 'come' are much easier than a random and vague 'no' frequently dropped. Even harder are sentences and blended commands like 'no, stay out of the duck food that isn't for you' or 'Toby Toby Toby Toby no no no no no no no', ''good boy, no', comere, comere, comere, comere, comere' are very confusing. Words, even his name, mean nothing when they are randomly and interchangeably used, but when given as a command they are powerful. When giving a command it shouldn't be sharp or harsh but it does need to be clear.
You've got this!
Excellent advice
9:40 Toby, Protector of All Life on the farm :P
Seems like a really good sign to me haha
I know you've done your research and have had advice from experts (including the breeder) but DAMN he looks young to be out for the winter! Like I said I know you did your research. I'm just truly amazed.
Morgan, I like the view from the dog shed! Major flashback! Our first Border Collie had never seen stairs when we got her. Found this out getting on a train to bring her home... wouldn't get on. Pick up. Then changing platforms at Crewe station. Major stairs...wtf. Dog around my shoulders! Happy days. I wish you many with that super puppy. Regards Stephen.
Your new pup is gorgeous. So gla you sre giving him gentle loving
So many people don't. Love is all important. As people are, everybody is the expert. Congradulations. You guys are in a beautiful start to a long relationship. Your appreciation of him is fantastic. He will be a secure dog with a lovely life. Just as it should be.
He is SO FRICKIN' CUTE!! 😊 And well-behaved 💜 I missed 4 videos..I'm catching up...best of luck with Toby!
I love the way your ducks can hang under their house.
You will do well with Toby.
Going back to your old videos and i just love the consistent good vibes, im not totally sure why but it gives me more drive for life and to pursue my dreams despite how far away or hard it seems
I was so surprised when this came up on my feed! So happy Toby has a partner now!
Morgan, you 2 are Perfect for each other !!
I love watching the older videos like this one but more so I know it produces some revenue, even if just a small amount, and I very much like feeling like me and my girls are contributing.
My dogs couldn’t resist duck poopsickles either - love Toby look forward to seeing him grow up
😮😮This popped up from a long time ago. I remember this. Such sweet memories.
He was such a CUTE puppy!!!
oh wow i’m super early! Seeing toby makes me super happy :) good luck training him!
I enjoyed watching your video. I do agree with comment below, leaving leash on dog is not safe. She can get tangled up and easily hurt. She is adorable; hope you are blessed for many years with her companionship. Nothing much better on this earth than dogs. Unconditional love, always.
You have a very good complete understanding of what he was disciplined to do before you acquired him. I have a Maremma who's sole job is to protect poultry (my rare breed chickens) and our main farm yard. It will take work but you will not be disappointed. An amazingly smart and dependable breed.
My brother kept dogs like toby when he had sheep, they are SO GOOD at their job! Especially against coyotes.
One time my brother heard a huge scrap taking place in the field at night and thought for sure he’d have an injured dog to see to. When he got out there, blood and fur was EVERYWHERE but none of it was his dog’s. He’d fought off a small group of coyotes alone.
Next story is a different dog I think? He watched his dog spot a coyote and act like he REALLY wanted to play. Tail wagging, bowing, etc. the coyote came up to the fence and in a flash the dog reached through and tore into it. He’d never seen anything like it. Brutal.
Time too come snd those great videos, i loved these and watched them continuously over and over, definitely the best period these, no where near those being made now.
SUPER CUTE TOBY.
With the stairs.. if you enclose the backs of them so Toby can't see through it will take the fear for him away.
Some say it’s better if you don’t make things easy on these dogs. They need to be praised for being brave and overcoming obstacles.
I started watching your videos recently,it makes me happy watching you enjoying your life.
A gentle, kind dog.
Toby is such a good boy, what a cute fluff.
Aww Toby! 🐶 (Those adorable puppy sounds are so sweet to hear.) I love looking at the older videos and especially seeing Toby as a puppy. He and Abby look so much alike! Thanks for helping an older lady enjoy waterfowl frolicking in the snow; ❄️ and making a mess general; chickens clucking and digging-my Mom loved her chickens back on their farm in the Caribbean. ❤️
What a beautiful 🐕! He sure has a great home , lucky pup ! Will be an excellent partner of the farm!
Cutest guard dog on the planet 💞🥰
He's a BEAUTIFUL puppy! I think you have a winner! ❤❤❤
Pastore Maremmano Abruzzese. Grande, grande cane da pastore e protettore delle mandrie :)
I like how the ducks come pouring out when you say "RELEASE THE QUACKEN" XD
He is so, so cute. So loveable. I've never trained a dog, only a very large bird. A cockatoo. I've notice you've called him my friend, and buddy often. It may confuse him. It might be best to keep saying Tobey more often for several month. Kisses and Hugs to Tobey.
Toby is so absolutely sweet and so well-behaved with the ducks! He seemed curious about them but not at all aggressive.
I can tell you will do great. Lots of love. I know your heart is full! Your face when you are with him is a dead give away. We breed and raised labs. Be constant and most of all patience is required.
I would be moving in with Toby...I know....that's not how train a guardian dog. But he's so cute!!!!
Thank you for sharing.
My best command for my two Staffordshire Bull Terriers (English) is LEAVE IT - in a deep male voice - it includes doing and eating things they are not suppose to - high pitched female voice for good and deep male voice for bad
That is my most used command. I use it for people also.
I say DROP IT
What an adorable little snowball!!! Congrats on your new BFF!!!
I can't be the only one in here that saw this on my recommend and clicked on it thinking it was about Abby
I think that “instant recall” is possibly the most important thing you both need to learn. It CAN save his life. Pick a word to use ‘gumdrop’ for example. Teach him to drop everything and instantly come to you and sit. Also “leave it” instead of ‘no’
He’s beautiful and I hope you have fun with him
Oh, my gosh, Toby's a totally adorable floof ball.