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
Adoption Fee Starting at $695
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.
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LGD training — now available to the public
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
Zoey
Female - Born September 2025 - Great Pyrenees
Zoey is proof that big things come in small packages. Though she was discarded along with her siblings, her spirit remained unbroken. Zoey is the "Sentinel" of the sisters—vocal, alert, and incredibly brave. She is often the first to sound the alarm when she hears something out of place, showing the early sparks of the protective instincts this breed is famous for. She is playful and spunky, bringing a sense of joy and fierce determination to her foster home.
Sadie
Female - Born September 2025 - Great Pyrenees
Like his brother Cash, Hunter was found abandoned, but he hasn't let his past slow him down for a second. At just four months old, he has already claimed his role as the leader of the pack. Energetic and forward-leaning, Hunter is typically the first to investigate a new sound. In his foster home, his natural leadership is on full display; he is the brave soul who leads the way. Hunter represents the resilience of this breed—taking a discarded beginning and turning it into a future of purpose and protection.
Hunter
Male - Born September 2025 - Great Pyrenees
Like his brother Cash, Hunter was found abandoned, but he hasn't let his past slow him down for a second. At just four months old, he has already claimed his role as the leader of the pack. Energetic and forward-leaning, Hunter is typically the first to investigate a new sound. In his foster home, his natural leadership is on full display; he is the brave soul who leads the way. Hunter represents the resilience of this breed—taking a discarded beginning and turning it into a future of purpose and protection.
Cash
Male - Born September 2025 - Great Pyrenees
Cash’s story began with a hardship no puppy should face—he was part of a litter abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Despite this rough start, Cash has emerged with a remarkably thoughtful and observant nature. Currently thriving in a specialized foster home, he is the "thinker" of the duo. He is patient, calm, and possesses a steady curiosity. Cash is living proof that with the right intervention, an abandoned pup can become a discerning and reliable guardian.
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
Everest
Born August 2025, Male, Great Pyrenees
Everest Journey
Everest’s journey started in a place no puppy should ever know. At just 3 months old—an age when he should have been curled up in a warm bed—Everest was dumped in the heart of the desert.
A kind soul found him wandering the sand, but the betrayal didn’t stop there. When the original breeder was identified, he looked at his own creation and refused to take him back. Then, a second heartbreak: a rescuer promised to save him, but the moment Everest broke his leg, she walked away. Injured dogs take resources, you can’t make money off an injured dog, I guess.
But Everest isn’t a paycheck. He’s a soul. The moment we heard he was headed to the shelter with a shattered leg, we stepped in. It hasn’t been easy. It took four months of grueling recovery, twice-weekly vet visits, and more casts than a puppy should ever see. But Everest never gave up.
Today, the cast is off. He’s relearning how to walk on a leg that was once written off as “worthless.” Because of his time spent healing, he’s developed a unique, gentle bond with smaller creatures. He doesn’t just watch birds; he cherishes them. He’s a “Chicken Bodyguard” with a heart of gold.
We are looking for a special home—one that understands he’s a survivor. He needs a life guarding small stock like poultry, where he can be a hero without the risk of large livestock accidentally re-injuring his mending leg. He’s potty trained, smart, charming, and ready to be the center of someone’s world.
Everest was left for dead, but he’s ready to live. Are you the one he’s been waiting for?
Preferred Home: Working bird LGD placement or active rural lifestyle
Training Level: Starter
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
