A growing population of grizzly bears is threatening the livelihood of Montana farmers, but farm dogs have proven successful at protecting both people and predators.
Research out of Utah State University discovered a 90% drop in bear activity near farms with livestock guardian dogs.
It is an old solution that is proving successful for the state’s new bear challenge.
The lead researchers say that their sample size was small and more research is needed, but the farmers involved in the study are convinced the dogs make a real difference.
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