This is where instinct becomes experience. Our Intermediate Guardian Program focuses on adolescent LGDs — the “teenage phase” where guidance matters most. We shape reliable, independent working dogs through advanced livestock work, predator exposure, and precision recall training. These dogs can work reliably under supervision, maintaining calmness and focus under pressure.
Intermediate Guardian Program
Ruby’s Journey
Ruby is an 8-month-old LGD trainee born and raised at the rescue. Since four weeks old, she has grown up around sheep, goats, poultry, waterfowl, and cats, showing strong natural instincts and steady progress. She works well alongside her littermates and other guardians and has never harmed livestock.
Ruby is bright, playful, a little sassy, and full of personality. She loves water, gets along with dogs, respects cats, and is learning appropriate manners around children. Like many young LGDs, she still has some chase tendencies, but with guidance and maturity, she is on track to become an excellent working partner.
Ruby at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Sheep, goats, poultry, waterfowl, cats
Temperament: Smart, independent, playful
Training: Intermediate LGD foundation; kennel training in progress
Travel: Improving; mild car sickness
Health: Vaccinated, microchipped; no known issues
Strangers: Warns and warms up with handler guidance
Preferred Home: Experienced working LGD home
Ruby
9 months old - Female - Great Pyrenees
Ruby’s Journey
Ruby is an 8-month-old LGD trainee born and raised at the rescue. Since four weeks old, she has grown up around sheep, goats, poultry, waterfowl, and cats, showing strong natural instincts and steady progress. She works well alongside her littermates and other guardians and has never harmed livestock.
Ruby is bright, playful, a little sassy, and full of personality. She loves water, gets along with dogs, respects cats, and is learning appropriate manners around children. Like many young LGDs, she still has some chase tendencies, but with guidance and maturity, she is on track to become an excellent working partner.
Ruby at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Sheep, goats, poultry, waterfowl, cats
Temperament: Smart, independent, playful
Training: Intermediate LGD foundation; kennel training in progress
Travel: Improving; mild car sickness
Health: Vaccinated, microchipped; no known issues
Strangers: Warns and warms up with handler guidance
Preferred Home: Experienced working LGD home
Ruby
9 months old - Female - Great Pyrenees