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These sheep are protected!

Guardian livestock dogs live among the livestock they protect.

Nala thinks she is a dog

Little Nala thinks she is a dog after living with Linda's dogs since she was rescued.

Linda Van Bommel with her Maremma sheepdog

Linda Van Bommel is an expert on guardian livestock dogs such as Maremma sheepdogs.

Nala

Linda Van Bommel rescued gorgeous Nala from a cattle grid into which she had fallen.

Episode 289 - guardian livestock dogs with Dr Linda Van Bommel

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Released Sat July 19, 2025
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In a fascinating and heartwarming podcast, hear how Dr Linda Van Bommel encountered and saved a lamb - who now lives alongside Linda's dogs and cats. Dr Van Bommel is an expert on guardian livestock dog breeds, and shares her insights into how the dogs - especially Maremma Sheepdogs - live with and protect the livestock they live with. Julie brings you an express version of the DogCast Radio News.

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