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Livestock Guardian Dog Handler
High Country Lamb
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Gunnison, CO
$38,000 - $46,000
full time, seasonal
Posted Yesterday
About this job
Mountain sheep ranch seeking experienced handler to manage our pack of 15 livestock guardian dogs protecting sheep on summer range.
Responsibilities:
• Daily care and feeding of guardian dogs
• Monitor dog health and behavior
• Coordinate dog placement with flock
• Train young dogs alongside experienced dogs
• Work with predator management team
• Document predator interactions
Requirements:
• Experience with livestock guardian dogs
• Knowledge of predator behavior
• Comfortable in remote mountain terrain
• Physical fitness for hiking
• Patient dog training approach
• First aid skills for dogs
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Benefits
- 🏠Housing Included
- 🍽️Meals Provided
About High Country Lamb
Contact: dogs@highcountrylamb.com
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Benefits
- 🏠Housing Included
- 🍽️Meals Provided
About High Country Lamb
Contact: dogs@highcountrylamb.com