Fully developed, field-tested, and proven reliable. Our Finished Guardian Dogs represent the highest level of training and performance. These guardians are the result of years of patience and consistent guidance, graduating only after demonstrating masterful, independent success protecting livestock under real-world ranch conditions.
When you bring a Finished LGD to your ranch, you aren't just getting a dog—you are securing a dependable, fully-vetted partner. They arrive ready to work on day one: confident, stable, and field-proven to handle the most complex predator pressures without the need for constant supervision.
Due to the time and dedication required to develop a Finished LGD, these dogs are rarely available for public listing. Most of our graduates are placed with producers currently on our Priority Waitlist.
To secure a fully trained guardian for your operation, we highly recommend joining our waitlist. This allows us to match the specific temperament and working style of our finished dogs to the unique needs of your livestock and terrain.
Adoption fee starting at $895
Finished Guardian Program
A different breed of excellence at Golden State Great Pyrenees Rescue and Sanctuary, we are not breeders. We are specialists in transformation. We hand-select the most promising—and often the most challenging—dogs from our Puppy, Starter, and Intermediate programs to enter our Finished LGD track.
We take the dogs that require the most nuance, the most patience, and the highest level of expertise, and we stay with them until they are proven. When you receive a Finished LGD from us, you are receiving a dog that has been vetted through the toughest "teenage" phases and come out the other side as a seasoned professional.
See the Standard: Finished LGD Graduates
We are often asked what makes a "Finished" dog worth the wait. These videos tell that story. From predator deterrence to nursery-flock gentleness, our graduates represent the pinnacle of livestock protection. While these specific dogs have already been placed, they serve as a blueprint for the guardians currently moving through our program. We get are located in a high predator load area.
Goliath’s Journey
Goliath was found as a stray—thin, exhausted, and alone. With consistent care, he showed his true nature: a calm, devoted livestock guardian. He excels with poultry and is steady with goats and sheep, even during kidding season, and has never harmed livestock.
He bonds deeply with his people and does well with other dogs when introduced slowly. Smart and respectful of fencing, he stays close to his animals and thrives with structure.
Goliath has had a difficult adoption journey. One foster couldn’t manage proper introductions, and in another home, he accidentally knocked down an older adopter during play. None of this was his fault, but it has made him cautious with strangers—especially men. Once he trusts you, though, he is gentle, loyal, and deeply committed.
Goliath at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Poultry, waterfowl, goats, sheep
Temperament: Gentle, loyal, intelligent
Training: Basic commands; leash trained; respects fencing
Travel: Good
Health: Neutered, vaccinated, microchipped
Strangers: Needs slow, controlled introductions; prefers low-traffic homes
Other Animals: Good with dogs; excellent bird guardian
Kids: Friendly but large—needs supervision around small children
Ideal Home: Secure fencing; rural setting; experienced LGD handler
Bucky’s Journey
Bucky is a 1-year-old male looking for his forever home — and this boy is the full package for anyone seeking a solid working LGD or a farm companion. Currently in a loving foster home in Tehachapi, Bucky has been exposed to a wide variety of livestock and birds and he’s shown great behavior and instincts around all of them!
Bucky is young, eager to bond, and ready to continue learning with a home that understands livestock guardian dogs. With the right family, he’ll grow into an incredible guardian and partner.
Bucky at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Horses, Goats, Sheep, Cows, Mules, Chickens, Ducks
Temperament: Gentle, loyal, intelligent
Training: Basic commands and respects fencing
Travel: not good
Health: Neutered and vaccinated
Strangers: Needs slow introductions
Other Animals: Good with dogs has never met a cat
Kids: Friendly
Ideal Home: Secure fencing; rural setting; experienced LGD handler
Bucky
Male - 1 year old - Great Pyrenees