Many people have erroneous opinions about what the temperament of a personal protection dog looks like. Some see the protection dog as a vicious, unpredictable dog just looking to “eat” someone. Actually, the opposite is true. First, a protection dog is confident. (Yes, we are aware of low-level trainers who say that a nervous dog… Read more »
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Why a Personal Protection Dog?
Protection dogs use their keen sense of smell, acute hearing, and (it seems in many cases) a sixth sense of intuition, to keep their owners safe 24/7/365. Nothing else compares! As good as other means of personal protection are, they are limited: Protection dogs give the widest path of warning and therefore give the… Read more »
The Best Dog Breeds That Are Commonly Used for Protection
If you are looking for the right dog to protect you, your family, or be used for protection, keep in mind that some dogs were naturally born as great guard dogs. More protective dogs have a stronger sense of loyalty and are usually very observant and well-behaved. If you’re looking for a security dog, typically,… Read more »
Purchasing Older Pups as Working Dogs
This article is not for folks who want/have a pet puppy. Rather, it is directed towards those wanting a future working dog. If that’s you, read on and save yourself some money, time, and frustration. Many people short-circuit their working dog goals before they ever get their new pup home. Why? They purchased a young… Read more »
Top Traits of a Good Protection Dog
There are more and more people turning to dogs for protection these days. Whether it’s because they own a large home or have children that they want to protect, protection dogs can provide their owners with the sense of safety and security they need. From German shepherds and Rottweilers to Japanese Akitas and Tibetan mastiffs,… Read more »
Responsible Protection Dog Ownership
One of the reasons why some breeds (such as pitbulls) or some dogs with trained skills (such as a personal protection dog) are given a bad rap is because of owners who do not use their God-given intellect or who flourish on impressing others. A personal protection dog is a great asset and… Read more »
Competition Dogs versus Protection Dogs
A common question we hear is…what is the difference between a competition dog/trainer and a real-world protection dog/trainer? We’ll try – in the short span of this brief article –to answer the highlights. First, competition work is very structured and predictable. The decoy must make the same movements in order to be fair to all… Read more »
Four Realistic Thoughts about Protection Dogs
Let’s take a realistic look at owning and/or handling a personal protection dog. Your expectations for this kind of dog should be different than the expectations you have for a pet dog. If you can’t get past this thought pattern, you will need to hit the re-set button in your mind. Pets and working dogs… Read more »
A Protection Dog is an Investment
Most items that are high dollar are considered investments. This could include a house, car, boat, education, etc. The same can be said of protection dogs. Now, these dogs need not cost what most of the above items would (however there are some sellers out there charging astronomical prices). A personal protection dog is an… Read more »
