How to Train your MAREMMA AND THE ABRUZZES SHEEPDOG

Training Your Maremma and the Abruzzes Sheepdog

The Maremma Sheepdog is a massive, fiercely protective flock guardian from Italy. They are highly independent and naturally suspicious of strangers.

Key Training Tips:

• Guarding Instincts: Their protective drive is overwhelming. You must socialize them heavily from birth so they can distinguish normal visitors from threats.
• Expert Handling Required: They do not take orders easily and view themselves as the alpha. You must be an incredibly calm, confident, and experienced leader.

They are deeply devoted working dogs that require a vast territory to protect, not an apartment.