Protecting the Future of Ranching

Texas Livestock Guardian Dog Association

Advancing the use of livestock guardian dogs

Become a member!

Become a member

Guardian dogs focus on protecting livestock and property!

Mission

To support, promote and advance the sustainable use of effective livestock guardian dogs by farmers and ranchers.

Vision

Our vision is to increase the effective use of livestock guardian dogs by Texas farmers and ranchers.

Values

We believe livestock guardian dogs are one of the most cost effective means to protect livestock and crops.

Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism

Texas LGD Association is a nonprofit organization

We believe that sustainable use of our resources and the land that they are on is critical to the long-term welfare of the agriculture industry.

We promote honesty, integrity and professionalism within the livestock guardian dog community and the agriculture industry.

Texas LGD Association is a nonprofit organization 

We welcome donations to help promote the effective use of livestock guardian dogs in protecting the future of ranching for producers in Texas. Please email the association secretary if you donate to the organization and want a letter for your tax purposes.

Become a member!

What does membership in TLGDA provide for you?

  • Ability to locate and/or market pups, dogs or stud service on the TLGDA website.
  • Networking with breeders raising and selling dogs or fellow ranchers using livestock guardian dogs.
  • Be part of an organization that represents the LGD industry at the local and state levels.
  • TLGDA sponsored events, workshops and presentations on livestock protection dogs.

As a member, we hope that you ask questions, contribute information, photos, stories, and experiences with fellow LGD owners as well as potential owners via the newsletter and our social media pages.