For dogs of any age without livestock experience - the hardest group to train!
Not every dog grows up on a ranch — but with the right structure, instincts can be refined into skill. Our Starter Guardian Program helps LGDs of any age learn appropriate behavior around livestock, build trust, and develop the calm, confident temperament required for real working life.
The starter program:
Temperament and livestock aptitude assessment
Structured introduction to livestock and boundary work
Predator awareness exposure and desensitization
Crate, recall, and roaming control
Veterinary care
Outcome: By graduation, your dog will be livestock-aware, and ready for supervised work — the bridge between family guardian and true working LGD.
Proven Impact: Ranches using trained LGDs see up to 100% more livestock survival and far fewer predator conflicts.
Adoption Fee Starting at $595
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LGD training — now available to the public
Sadie
Female - Born September 2025 - Great Pyrenees
Sadie is a 6-month-old Great Pyrenees with the perfect mix of spunky, sweet, and fearless. This fluffy little cotton ball loves belly rubs, people, and being right in the middle of the action. She’s been exposed to kids, chickens, horses, pigs, goats, and other dogs, and is already showing incredible livestock guardian instincts.
She’s confident and naturally takes the lead, but also responds beautifully to correction from both people and older dogs helping teach her the ropes. Sadie is potty trained, leash trained, and already knows how to sit. She’s truly an awesome young Pyr with so much potential ahead of her.
Melody’s Journey
Aster and his littermates were surrendered to a shelter at just six weeks old. Despite a difficult start, she is growing into a bright, confident, eager-to-learn puppy with a joyful and engaging personality. She loves to be around her people.
Melody at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Sheep, goats, poultry, waterfowl, and cats
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other Animals: Social and friendly with other dogs and cats
Strangers: She is shy and takes a while to warm-up
Training: Kennel trained, handlable; beginning LGD foundation work
Health: Spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped; no known medical concerns
Travel: Rides well in the car
Preferred Home: Working LGD placement or a quiet rural lifestyle
Training Level: Starter
Melody
Female - Born September 2025 - Armenian Gampr
