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.
Program Includes:
Temperament and livestock aptitude assessment
Structured introduction to livestock and boundary work
Predator awareness exposure and desensitization
Crate, recall, and roaming control
Veterinary care
Training starting at $4,000 | Duration: 3–6 Months
Outcome: By graduation, your dog will be calm, 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.
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LGD training — now available to the public
Grace
Born May 2025, Female, Great Pyrenees
Grace’s Journey
Grace was abandoned in an orchard in Fresno, CA at the tender age of 5 weeks. She was found malnourished, with fleas, ticks and mange. Luckily she was found by an independent rescuer who cared for her to get her strong enough to fly to us. She has been with us since she was 7 weeks old.
She well-behaved, intelligent, and cute. She just hit her teenage phase so will need continues corrections with the livestock. the is a low barker.
Grace at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Sheep, goats, poultry, waterfowl, turkey's, and cats
Kid Friendly: Yes
Other Animals: Social with other dogs
Strangers: Warms up quickly
Training: Kennel trained and leash trained
Health: Vaccinated, microchipped; rabies, no known concerns
Travel: Rides well in the car
Preferred Home: Working LGD or quiet rural setting
Training Level: Starter
Jade
Born May 2025, Female, Great Pyrenees
Jade’s Journey
Jade’s life began with uncertainty. She and her sister Romy were found abandoned in an aqueduct with no home or help in sight. No one ever came forward for them, but Jade’s resilience has carried her into a brighter, safer chapter here at the sanctuary.
Now thriving, Jade is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and showing the confident, playful personality that makes her shine.
Jade at a Glance
Livestock Exposure: Sheep (her preference), goats, poultry, waterfowl, and cats
Kid Friendly: Yes; she loves to play
Other Animals: Gets along well with dogs and cats
Strangers: Warm, social, and welcoming
Training: Walks on leash; kennel training in progress; starter LGD training. She needs a no climb six foot fence.
Health: Up-to-date on vaccines; microchipped; no medical concerns
Travel: Rides well in vehicles
Preferred Home: Working LGD placement or active rural lifestyle
Training Level: Starter
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: 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/CAS/Caucasian
