My girls>>>>2 of them are about 6 years old and then I have the SMART dog's daughter>>>>who is also very intelligent and understands the Livestock guardian idea. She, Stubby, is about 15 months old. They are all three, Great Pyre and Commodore mix. Stubby has a minute amount of Husky>>>>but it is not discernible in her appearance and definitely not in her behavior.
One of the older dogs is really, REALLY STUPID, as far as livestock guardian!! She will chase any farm animal and hurt/kill it if allowed to.
That is why she is pretty much locked up>>>>>HOWEVER>>>>>she will absolutely guard the property from ANYTHING!! She especially dislikes people who have alcohol or drugs in their system!! Don't quite understand where she got this from, but it is absolutely a "NO FAIL" system!! I have had people come on the property>>>>male and/or female, who have been "using" something and she literally will "track" them, looking for for an opportunity to "get 'um!!" I have to keep her under control when she is like this and she is a pretty big, strong dog!! I have seen her go after livestock>>>>don't want to see what she would do to person!!
Other folks, who apparently have "clean" systems, she will take right to, and enjoy them being around. She does not however, want anyone near her "Mama" (me!!) The drug and/or alcohol use is apparent (to me from either the smell or just asking>>>which they will tell me the truth to get the dog "off" of their heels>>>>because she is quite intimidating with her behavior!! She will be all ridged, down her spine and snarl if they try to come any closer to me or onto the property!!
The other two will do this too, but are more obedient to my commands>>>she, on the other hand remains vigilant and threatening to keep them "at bay."
The other two will act this way with the livestock if there is any threat to them, but Sadie is just focused on guarding MOM! AND>>>>having "fun" messing with the livestock!