{"title":"Cat Urbigkit","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Cat Urbigkit's books in our specially curated collection. As an acclaimed author, Urbigkit has earned a reputation for her compelling narratives that seamlessly blend the genres of Travel and Adventure with insightful exploration of rural life and traditional practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eLivestock Guardian Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers an in-depth look into the world of working dogs and their integral role in safeguarding livestock. With her vivid storytelling, Urbigkit not only educates but also captivates her audience, providing a unique perspective on the reciprocal relationship between humans and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those who love to discover new horizons and learn about diverse lifestyles, Cat Urbigkit's books are a testament to her passion for adventure and her respect for nature and tradition. Immerse yourself in her stories and gain a deeper understanding of the world beyond the beaten path.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"livestock-guardian-dogs-by-cat-urbigkit-9781510774926","title":"Livestock Guardian Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn about the brave dogs who help guard livestock around the world!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWolf populations in the Rocky Mountains have reached recovery goals due in large part to an environmentally friendly method of predator control now in use on western ranches: livestock protection dogs (also called livestock guardian dogs). Although these dogs have been used around the world for thousands of years in primitive systems of livestock production, it's only in the past four decades that they have been put to work in America in a systematic manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuardian dogs were imported to the United States, and their use has allowed the expansion of predator populations into areas where the animals were previously subject to lethal control. The use of guardian dogs is typical wherever livestock may encounter predators—from foxes and coyotes, to wolves and grizzly bears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBrave and Loyal\u003c\/i\u003e, Cat Urbigkit tracks her journeys from a Wyoming sheep ranch to learn about working livestock protection dogs around the globe. Using historic accounts, published research, personal interviews on four continents, and her own experience on western rangelands, she provides the reader an intimate look into the everyday lives of working livestock protection dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrave and Loyal\u003c\/i\u003e includes details on raising successful guardians, their behaviours, a discussion of breeds and historic use, an assessment of numbers for various predator challenges, the adoption and spread of programmes to place guardians on American farms and ranches, problems and benefits associated with guardian dogs, predator ploys, and matching the dog to the predator challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUrbigkit's work provides the best information on working livestock guardian dogs around the globe, accompanied by more than one hundred beautiful colour photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072303382764,"sku":"9781510774926","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24771513482725.jpg?v=1765092911"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cat-urbigkit.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}