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title: "Herd protection in Goms - travelling safely with respect and consideration"
url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/herd-protection"
description: "In Goms, livestock guarding dogs protect the Alpine herds. Find out how to behave correctly when hiking and avoid conflicts - for harmonious coexistence."
language: "en"
breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Activities > Summer and Fall > Hiking > Herd protection"
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Stay safe on the road with respect and consideration.

Livestock protection in Goms.
 
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Livestock guard dogs and mother cows during encounters on hikes

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Livestock guard dogs can provide effective protection for farm animals against wolves and bears. They protect their herd independently, day and night, in all weather conditions. The dogs become suspicious when disturbed. It is therefore important to plan your hikes carefully in advance and to treat the dogs with respect and tolerance if you encounter them.  helps raise awareness among both children and adults. The same applies to mother cows and their calves. The primary goal of mother cows is to protect their calves. During the season, shepherds use the interactive map provided by Agridea to continuously update the location of their herd and their dogs.

 

### If you come to a grazing area where you might encounter herd protection dogs…

- 1\. Nimm deinen Hund an die Leine
- 2\. Steige vom Bike ab und schiebe es
- 3\. Halte möglichst Distanz zur Herde
- 4\. Bleibe ruhig und gehe langsam
- 5\. Kälber auf keinen Fall berühren

 

 

### The Goms on foot