So happy you found it helpful! Stay tuned for more about Bear, and our new livestock guardian puppy who is arriving this week and will become Bear’s new partner.
Jenn you are such a concise speaker and I’m sorry you felt like you had to defend you and your family. Anyone that has live stock knows that there is a risk with wildlife and you’ve done the very best for your stock and dear Bear. I look forward to your video and learn more about the collar
Hey Jenn I am so glad Bear received. From the incident. And how he doing now? Is back on duty now. He looks good now. I hope 🙏 it doesn't hi again. Bear you are definitely lucky dog. All my 💕🥰❤️🤗💖❤️ to all. And all the animals too.
Thank you for the great video, I am a fellow Canadian from Ontario that also lives on a farm. I am currently circumnavigating the world and am close to traversing Antarctica. I will be spending the holidays alone and have been missing the farm. This video makes me feel closer to home and our animals! So THANK YOU very much!!!
Great job explaining everything, Jenn. Bear is lucky to have you and you him! Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best in the New Year!❤
That's awful anyone that knows you from watching your channel over the years know how much you love your animals and we love watching you and your family's journey, we feel like we know Bear and feel attached to him ourselves X ignore the haters and carry on doing what your doing I believe with haters it's a lack of understanding on their part x am just pleased Bear is ok bless him x ❤
Absolutely. The hate comments were based on misunderstandings and misinformation, but they came from a place of caring about our dog and his welfare, so I wasn't upset about it. It was just that they didn't know us, and didn't understand Bear's situation, his breed, livestock guardian dog training, or the steps we take to protect him until we find the right partner for him (at the recommended time of adding additional LGD's). I hope this video helps provide some information and alleviate concerns.
There is a You Tube channel call Hidden Heights Farm. They have four live stock guardian dogs a Great Pyrenees and three Anatolian Shepherd dogs. The three Anatolian Shepherd dogs protect the goats in one pasture and two of the dogs will scare off the coyote and one dog will stay with the goats. The great Pyrenees goes back and forth between the house and the other goat pasture.
Yes, often when there are several LGD's on the property, they each have their own jobs and still chase off predators on their own as the others stay with the different livestock to guard them until the threat is removed.
Yes, we are. Any farm in Ontario that grosses more than $7k/year must register. We are also registered goat breeders, and registered members of different associations.
@BarnBootsandCountryRoots thanks for the reply. I'm so sad I think I have to permanently quit riding. I had another strangulated hernia causing a bowel obstruction. Second one in the same year...
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you have a speedy recovery, and fingers crossed you don’t have to quit riding. I’m sorry this is something you are facing right now. I hope watching our riding videos brings you a little feeling of riding and at least a small amount of comfort. Thinking of you ❤️
i think you people are wonderful how you care for your animals you are all very responsible knowledgeable and well suited to being farmers and equestrians you do not deserve hate comments
Some of the people just suggested getting more dogs so the pack would work together to protect your livestock & each other. I don’t think it was meant to offend you. Their hearts were in the right place.
Totally agree, and just to clarify, we are not offended. Most people are coming from a place of concern. They are unfortunately misinformed. They just don’t realize what Bear’s actual situation is, and that we have always intended on getting him a partner when it is appropriate to do so based on the recommended practices with regards to livestock guardian dogs. They also do not understand about his specific breeding, livestock guardian dogs in general, and that until we have a partner for him, Bear is only allowed close to the house and barn (the same distance an indoor pet dog would be allowed to go), and that he is only outside during daylight hours with us and our other dogs (never at night on his own). He is at no more risk than a pet dog would be who lives in the country and is let outside in the backyard. I am hoping this video provides better insight.
@@BarnBootsandCountryRoots I understand. We actually live in the country and have coyote here most nights. Great Pyrenees are a favorite on the farms where I live. They really are not house pets, they are working dogs. We fenced in a section of the yard and my husband installed lights that would blind the coyote if they get close to the yard, but we are always outside with the dogs at night. Thankfully, we live on 25 acres and the nearest neighbor is far from our home. ;)
I’m sorry you have to go through this , you did good job with Bear you can’t not force a farm dog to be in the house , since he was puppy all he wanted to be is with animals he loves . ❤❤❤
Guardian breeds are bred to bond with livestock and protect them. If raised to be guardian dogs they do not do well as house dogs. Bear was doing his job … what he was bred to do. So glad he is fully recovered from his injuries and back at his job.
Yes, even in the frigid temperatures, we have brought him in a few nights because his undercoat is still not fully in from being shaved this summer and he is definitely restless and barking.He lays on the bed for a bit, but then is pacing. Luckily, it is mostly grown back, but on the really cold nights I don't want him in the barn because I worry he isn't fully insulated from the cold yet. He loves the cold though. This is his favourite time of year.
I have the opposite view than these haters. It drives me crazy when I see someone making one of these dogs a “house” pet. THATS NOT what there drive is. Know an animal before you buy and the animal!!!!!! That’s a form of animal abuse in my opinion.
This breed is a guard dog breed, and they're doing their job seriously. I think you could take another puppy so the puppy will learn from bear. If it should have be my farm, i would have cape him in the barn 24/7. Sometimes there are horses who are usef to be out 24/7 and when they have boxrest they become wild, bucking and kicking, but you let him out in a small paddock they accept. But i understand you did this to protect him to injuries. But he's already healed, and that's what's important.👍
No. The Halo doesn't have the same features as this one. It is the Spot On collar - made in the USA. I reached out to the company after we bought it to tell them how much we loved their collar and what a game changer it has been on our farm, and they gave us a savings code to pass onto any of our viewers who also want to purchase it (on top of any sales or promotions) - the link is in the description of the video. I can't recommend this collar enough. We plan on getting more for our other dogs, and the new LGD puppy once we find one. The best part was there was a money back guarantee on it so for us, it was worth trying it out.
Yes, hopefully this video helps explain Bear's breed and his situation a bit better. Most people are concerned about him being the only LGD we have but also don't realise you are not supposed to add a second LGD until they are out of their puppy stage, which is 2-3 years old depending on the dog. They don't realise he was never going to be a lone LGD. We have already been searching for the right partner for him for several months. I think for the most part, they had pure intentions of looking out for Bear's welfare. They just don't realise we are as well.
I can’t believe you got hate messages. You take in abandoned animals, keep animals that are old and take care of them, refuse to sell any of your goats and chickens for meat, take care of your chickens even when they are too old to lay eggs. Anyone that knows you knows that you do everything possible to take care of your animals.
I have news for some of these uneducated people who are sending hate your way. All dogs, yes even your adorable little Yorkiepoo who is barking at someone at the door or at someone or dog outside your home, has the instinct to guard their property from all comers. They defend their pack and their home. Bear was simply doing what he knows is in his mind the right thing to do. I mean, how do they explain the many dogs that are attacked or taken from their own backyards or even on a walk with their owners by coyotes ? You were't responsible for what happened. Even the coyotes were just doing what they do to stay alive. Bear is a hero and he will go on being what he really loves to be.
Realistically, how could anyone think you were abusing Bear? You had no idea he was seriously injured because you had no visual indication of a life threatening injury. Never the less you drove him to the emergency vet which was 30 minues away. Money was tight when this occurred but you authorized life saving protocols/procedures & decided to deal with financial fall out at another time. You visited him frequently while he was in treatment--again 30 minutes each way. Never mind the damage to your home when he came home & needed to be kept indoors for another prolonged period of time. Anyone who doubted how much you love this dog --well, enough said. People who have no experience of working dog breeds do not understand that they have an inner drive to work. Depriving them of "work" could be considered abusive. Without something to do--w/o work--they become depressed, anti social & destructive. Work is their reason to live. Many "working" dogs become valuable assets to their 'disabled' owners. They love the 'work' they do.
Hey Jenn I am so glad Bear received. From the incident. And how he doing now? Is back on duty now. He looks good now. I hope 🙏 it doesn't hi again. Bear you are definitely lucky dog. All my 💕🥰❤️🤗💖❤️ to all. And all the animals too.
I have the opposite view than these haters. It drives me crazy when I see someone making one of these dogs a “house” pet. THATS NOT what there drive is. Know an animal before you buy and the animal!!!!!! That’s a form of animal abuse in my opinion.
Absolutely. It would be torture for a livestock guardian dog to be forced to be indoors without being able to satisfy their drive for guarding livestock. Bear hated every minute of his bed rest. Right now, we bring him in the house on the really cold nights because his coat is still growing back, but he is happiest with his animals.
Very informational! Really enjoyed this post. Keep up the content!
So happy you found it helpful! Stay tuned for more about Bear, and our new livestock guardian puppy who is arriving this week and will become Bear’s new partner.
We dog lovers applaud your choices, care and love for Bear. Understanding your dog so well is beautiful. ❤
Great video and extremely well explained. I found it very interesting
Thanks. I’m glad you found it helpful. Stay tuned for some very exciting news we will be sharing ❤️
Jenn you are such a concise speaker and I’m sorry you felt like you had to defend you and your family. Anyone that has live stock knows that there is a risk with wildlife and you’ve done the very best for your stock and dear Bear. I look forward to your video and learn more about the collar
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Hey Jenn I am so glad Bear received. From the incident. And how he doing now? Is back on duty now. He looks good now. I hope 🙏 it doesn't hi again. Bear you are definitely lucky dog. All my 💕🥰❤️🤗💖❤️ to all. And all the animals too.
Thanks. He’s doing really well now. ❤️
Absolutely well said👏👏👏👏. People don't get it that these dogs were bred for hundreds of years to do this job, and not every dog is a house dog.
Thank you for the great video, I am a fellow Canadian from Ontario that also lives on a farm. I am currently circumnavigating the world and am close to traversing Antarctica. I will be spending the holidays alone and have been missing the farm. This video makes me feel closer to home and our animals! So THANK YOU very much!!!
Great job explaining everything, Jenn. Bear is lucky to have you and you him! Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the best in the New Year!❤
Thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well.
That's awful anyone that knows you from watching your channel over the years know how much you love your animals and we love watching you and your family's journey, we feel like we know Bear and feel attached to him ourselves X ignore the haters and carry on doing what your doing I believe with haters it's a lack of understanding on their part x am just pleased Bear is ok bless him x ❤
Absolutely. The hate comments were based on misunderstandings and misinformation, but they came from a place of caring about our dog and his welfare, so I wasn't upset about it. It was just that they didn't know us, and didn't understand Bear's situation, his breed, livestock guardian dog training, or the steps we take to protect him until we find the right partner for him (at the recommended time of adding additional LGD's). I hope this video helps provide some information and alleviate concerns.
@@BarnBootsandCountryRoots Definitely and it certainly will X hope you all have a lovely Christmas sending love and hugs to you all x
Great video Jen!! Couldn’t imagine a better fit for Bear & loved the puppy clips - oh my babiessssss 🥹
There is a You Tube channel call Hidden Heights Farm. They have four live stock guardian dogs a Great Pyrenees and three Anatolian Shepherd dogs. The three Anatolian Shepherd dogs protect the goats in one pasture and two of the dogs will scare off the coyote and one dog will stay with the goats. The great Pyrenees goes back and forth between the house and the other goat pasture.
Yes, often when there are several LGD's on the property, they each have their own jobs and still chase off predators on their own as the others stay with the different livestock to guard them until the threat is removed.
Sorry to hear you guys and Bear had to go through this experience. Though I am happy that he is doing better.
I’m so sorry this happened. You’re truly the most responsible animal owner I know!
Thanks. It means a lot that you guys see how much we truly care for our animals and are always trying to do what is best for them.
Omg! Dont listen to the haters.. Jenn you have the most kind heart ever! And sweetest family.
Hi Jenn, just wondering if your hobby farm is a registered hobby farm or not. I know some ppl say they are.
Yes, we are. Any farm in Ontario that grosses more than $7k/year must register. We are also registered goat breeders, and registered members of different associations.
@BarnBootsandCountryRoots thanks for the reply. I'm so sad I think I have to permanently quit riding. I had another strangulated hernia causing a bowel obstruction. Second one in the same year...
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. I hope you have a speedy recovery, and fingers crossed you don’t have to quit riding. I’m sorry this is something you are facing right now. I hope watching our riding videos brings you a little feeling of riding and at least a small amount of comfort. Thinking of you ❤️
@BarnBootsandCountryRoots aww thanks Jenn! As I have said before you have a wonderful family and your videos are always educational!.
@ Thanks 🥰. I am editing Kate and Luna’s first lesson with our coach. I am hoping to be done tomorrow.
i think you people are wonderful how you care for your animals you are all very responsible knowledgeable and well suited to being farmers and equestrians you do not deserve hate comments
What is duke up to? Haven't seen Kate riding him in awhile
Kate and I are filming an update video about Duke.
Some of the people just suggested getting more dogs so the pack would work together to protect your livestock & each other. I don’t think it was meant to offend you. Their hearts were in the right place.
Totally agree, and just to clarify, we are not offended. Most people are coming from a place of concern. They are unfortunately misinformed. They just don’t realize what Bear’s actual situation is, and that we have always intended on getting him a partner when it is appropriate to do so based on the recommended practices with regards to livestock guardian dogs. They also do not understand about his specific breeding, livestock guardian dogs in general, and that until we have a partner for him, Bear is only allowed close to the house and barn (the same distance an indoor pet dog would be allowed to go), and that he is only outside during daylight hours with us and our other dogs (never at night on his own). He is at no more risk than a pet dog would be who lives in the country and is let outside in the backyard. I am hoping this video provides better insight.
@@BarnBootsandCountryRoots I understand. We actually live in the country and have coyote here most nights. Great Pyrenees are a favorite on the farms where I live. They really are not house pets, they are working dogs. We fenced in a section of the yard and my husband installed lights that would blind the coyote if they get close to the yard, but we are always outside with the dogs at night. Thankfully, we live on 25 acres and the nearest neighbor is far from our home. ;)
there is another breed that is similar to the kangal and anatolian the turkish boz dog
I’m sorry you have to go through this , you did good job with Bear you can’t not force a farm dog to be in the house , since he was puppy all he wanted to be is with animals he loves . ❤❤❤
Guardian breeds are bred to bond with livestock and protect them. If raised to be guardian dogs they do not do well as house dogs. Bear was doing his job … what he was bred to do. So glad he is fully recovered from his injuries and back at his job.
Yes, even in the frigid temperatures, we have brought him in a few nights because his undercoat is still not fully in from being shaved this summer and he is definitely restless and barking.He lays on the bed for a bit, but then is pacing. Luckily, it is mostly grown back, but on the really cold nights I don't want him in the barn because I worry he isn't fully insulated from the cold yet. He loves the cold though. This is his favourite time of year.
These haters would absolutely lose their minds following me around doing my job.
A job that gets paid by this channel's tax money.
I have the opposite view than these haters. It drives me crazy when I see someone making one of these dogs a “house” pet. THATS NOT what there drive is. Know an animal before you buy and the animal!!!!!! That’s a form of animal abuse in my opinion.
This breed is a guard dog breed, and they're doing their job seriously. I think you could take another puppy so the puppy will learn from bear.
If it should have be my farm, i would have cape him in the barn 24/7. Sometimes there are horses who are usef to be out 24/7 and when they have boxrest they become wild, bucking and kicking, but you let him out in a small paddock they accept. But i understand you did this to protect him to injuries. But he's already healed, and that's what's important.👍
Is it the halo collar
No. The Halo doesn't have the same features as this one. It is the Spot On collar - made in the USA. I reached out to the company after we bought it to tell them how much we loved their collar and what a game changer it has been on our farm, and they gave us a savings code to pass onto any of our viewers who also want to purchase it (on top of any sales or promotions) - the link is in the description of the video. I can't recommend this collar enough. We plan on getting more for our other dogs, and the new LGD puppy once we find one. The best part was there was a money back guarantee on it so for us, it was worth trying it out.
It’s a shame you have to address the haters but it was a really informative video. Xxxx
Hate comes from ignorance and not having the knowledge of dog breeds and their instincts and function.
Yes, hopefully this video helps explain Bear's breed and his situation a bit better. Most people are concerned about him being the only LGD we have but also don't realise you are not supposed to add a second LGD until they are out of their puppy stage, which is 2-3 years old depending on the dog. They don't realise he was never going to be a lone LGD. We have already been searching for the right partner for him for several months. I think for the most part, they had pure intentions of looking out for Bear's welfare. They just don't realise we are as well.
I can’t believe you got hate messages. You take in abandoned animals, keep animals that are old and take care of them, refuse to sell any of your goats and chickens for meat, take care of your chickens even when they are too old to lay eggs. Anyone that knows you knows that you do everything possible to take care of your animals.
Agree....some other ppl prefer to be wannabe BYB.
Byb?
Sorry but that is what he is bred too do people need to learn and understand what different breeds are bred too do and just send hate
I have news for some of these uneducated people who are sending hate your way. All dogs, yes even your adorable little Yorkiepoo who is barking at someone at the door or at someone or dog outside your home, has the instinct to guard their property from all comers. They defend their pack and their home. Bear was simply doing what he knows is in his mind the right thing to do. I mean, how do they explain the many dogs that are attacked or taken from their own backyards or even on a walk with their owners by coyotes ? You were't responsible for what happened. Even the coyotes were just doing what they do to stay alive. Bear is a hero and he will go on being what he really loves to be.
Jen ,I grew up in the country, animals need a job.
Realistically, how could anyone think you were abusing Bear? You had no idea he was seriously injured because you had no visual indication of a life threatening injury. Never the less you drove him to the emergency vet which was 30 minues away. Money was tight when this occurred but you authorized life saving protocols/procedures & decided to deal with financial fall out at another time. You visited him frequently while he was in treatment--again 30 minutes each way. Never mind the damage to your home when he came home & needed to be kept indoors for another prolonged period of time. Anyone who doubted how much you love this dog --well, enough said. People who have no experience of working dog breeds do not understand that they have an inner drive to work. Depriving them of "work" could be considered abusive. Without something to do--w/o work--they become depressed, anti social & destructive. Work is their reason to live. Many "working" dogs become valuable assets to their 'disabled' owners. They love the 'work' they do.
Hey Jenn I am so glad Bear received. From the incident. And how he doing now? Is back on duty now. He looks good now. I hope 🙏 it doesn't hi again. Bear you are definitely lucky dog. All my 💕🥰❤️🤗💖❤️ to all. And all the animals too.
Thanks. He’s doing great!
I have the opposite view than these haters. It drives me crazy when I see someone making one of these dogs a “house” pet. THATS NOT what there drive is. Know an animal before you buy and the animal!!!!!! That’s a form of animal abuse in my opinion.
Absolutely. It would be torture for a livestock guardian dog to be forced to be indoors without being able to satisfy their drive for guarding livestock. Bear hated every minute of his bed rest. Right now, we bring him in the house on the really cold nights because his coat is still growing back, but he is happiest with his animals.