If you see sheep while in the backcountry, slow down and go around – whether you’re on foot, horseback, bike, or A-T-V. That message is aimed at people enjoying public lands in order to reduce conflicts with “dogs at work.” Livestock protection dogs are used to keep predators at bay and sound alarms, and they might see you as a danger if they don’t have time to check you out first. Wildlife biologist Michael Marlow with Wildlife Services says it’s also important to note that the dogs are not pets.
Livestock protection dogs are usually white, and common breeds are Pyrenees (PEER-uh-neez), Akbash (AHK-bahsh), Komondor (COMMON-door), and Anatolian shepherds. Predator threats to sheep in Wyoming include coyotes, mountain lions, bears, wolves and domestic dogs. Marlow says livestock protection dogs often appear shaggy, but that’s normal and not a situation indicating the dog needs to be rescued.
Also, if you have a pet dog with you, keep it on a leash. Marlow says livestock protection dogs have been used around the world for centuries because they’re so effective.
Livestock protection dogs are usually white, and common breeds are Pyrenees (PEER-uh-neez), Akbash (AHK-bahsh), Komondor (COMMON-door), and Anatolian shepherds. Predator threats to sheep in Wyoming include coyotes, mountain lions, bears, wolves and domestic dogs. Marlow says livestock protection dogs often appear shaggy, but that’s normal and not a situation indicating the dog needs to be rescued.
Also, if you have a pet dog with you, keep it on a leash. Marlow says livestock protection dogs have been used around the world for centuries because they’re so effective.
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