Dog shepherd guarding herd on traditional sheep grazing on hills in polish Tatra mountains,Poland.
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6016 x 4016 px | 50.9 x 34 cm | 20.1 x 13.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
May 2015Location:
Pieniny National Park, Gmina Kroscienko nad Dunajcem, PolandMore information:
Dog shepherd guarding herd on traditional sheep grazing on hills in polish Tatra mountains, Poland.Livestock guardian dogs stay with the group of animals they protect as a full-time member of the flock or herd. Their ability to guard their herd is mainly instinctive, as the dog is bonded to the herd from an early age.Unlike the often smaller herding dogs that control the movement of the livestock, dog blend in with them, watching for intruders within the flock. The mere presence of a guardian dog is usually enough to ward off some predators, and dog will confront predators by vocal intimidation, barking, and displaying very aggressive behavior. The dog may attack or fight with a predator to protect the flock, if they are not able to drive predators off otherwise. Livestock guardians may actively look for predators within protected territory to catch and destroy them,