Goats are herd animals and they prefer to be with other goats. Goats can usually form friendships with dogs, but they will not necessarily become best buddies!
The main factor that determines if a goat and a dog will get along is whether or not your goat feels threatened by the dog in question.
What Would Make Goats and Dogs Not Get Along?
These dogs spend their day guarding the herd of goats, sheep or even cows to make sure that no predators attack them.
What Are “Livestock Guardian Dogs”?
There are some types of dogs that you may want to avoid if you have pet goats. Keep in mind, this does not mean that these dogs will necessarily be aggressive to your goats. Every dog is different, however, the more you know, the safer your goats will be.