Tonedog, Although I must say that I agree there are better breeds then a Neo' to be a livestock guardian... But A Neo' Was Breed to be an Estate Guardian. My dogs are confident and happy w/o me being around, yes when I'm around they want to be with me....But currently I have two Neo's out on my property....And one of them prefers to be outside rather then in.... DO IT CHARINA DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!! =O)-