The plan only works if you work it

Hi Reader, "These are dogs, not programmable robots." I've said that more times than I can count, and it's been on my mind a lot lately. Here's what I want every Maremma family to hear: before your puppy ever leaves the farm, I hand you a success plan. Foundational dog training and behavior resources, a livestock integration plan (including a way to separate your puppy from the stock if needed), and a heads-up about the teenage months. It's the same plan for everyone, and it works. But it...