Lauren Allen, also known as Trying to Homestead on social media, has a yard full of chickens, pigs, geese, and goats, along with a couple of livestock guardian dogs to keep everyone safe. One of them, a Great Pyrenees named Bruce, doesn’t limit his duties to watching over the animals; he also loves helping his human dad with chores around the farm.
As adorable as Bruce is in helper mode, it’s easy to understand why his dad might sometimes prefer to just get the job done himself. It’s a lot like when a toddler wants to help: everything takes twice as long, and you end up walking them through each step, which slows things down even more.
Bruce looks so proud, and he’s having so much fun! He’s right in the middle of all the action and even helps Dad dig holes. He’s truly the bestest helper ever!
Lauren made us laugh in the caption when she said, “Thank you, Bruce. Whatever you have in your hand, he would like to take it, thank you very much.” In another comment, she added, “He’s very involved in the development of his farm.”
Sounds very familiar. We have a helper at our house, too!
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What Do Livestock Guardian Dogs Do?
Livestock guardian dogs aren’t just one particular breed of dog; in fact, many breeds make great guardian dogs. These breeds have natural instincts, temperaments, and talents for farm work, including Border Collies, Bernese Mountain Dogs, Great Pyrenees, and Anatolian Shepherds, which are among the top-rated livestock guardian breeds.
Their main duty is to protect farm animals from predators and to alert their humans when something is amiss. This helps farmers and ranchers avoid losing animals (and money). Not only that, but they also keep predators away from the farm altogether, so farmers don’t have to use traps or other harmful methods to keep their livestock safe.
It’s a win-win for everybody!
This story was originally published by PawNation on Feb 14, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.