It is generally accepted that owners should feed their dogs at least twice in the day, usually first thing in the morning and then later towards evening time. While not a bad arrangement by any stretch of the imagination, it may nevertheless benefit from some reconsideration. Food is viewed by…
Rottweilers can make excellent family protection dogs. As affectionate as they are protective, the Rottweiler is a formidable guardian and offers some of the highest levels of deterrence possible. Originating in Germany, it was developed to escort cattle from their farms to the local town market while protecting the money…
Socialisation is important for all dogs, especially those working in security and protection. Well socialised dogs are confident, able to work around a range of unfamiliar humans and animals, and remain suspicious but approachable. Dogs that are not socialised tend to be anxious, and scared of the unfamiliar they may…
The Cane Corso and Presa Canario are two similar, but distinct European mastiff-type breeds that are commonly used for guarding and protection work. The Cane Corso is now the more popular of the two breeds, and one that we worth with on a regular basis. However, with the right owners,…
Enrichment is important for all dogs. Working and protection dogs are no different, and we find that a proper enrichment regimen can make all the different to their happiness and wellbeing. Physical exercise is a very good starting point given how energetic most protection dogs are. Daily walks, free-running, games…
Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting times for any dog owner. However, it can be daunting when it is your first dog. We have years of experience and helping owners welcome a new puppy into their home, and wanted to share some of our top tips…
Dog training is an ongoing journey and arguably a lifelong pursuit. In our experience, little but often is the best way to train a dog with as many microdoses as possible built into its day from when it wakes up through to bedtime.
First thing in a morning offers numerous…
Given their versatility and high-performance potential, it is only natural that police forces around the world have long made use of working dogs. Police dogs can undertake protection work, search for explosives or drugs, track missing people, support public order, and more.
Policing requires intelligent, physically robust, and courageous dogs…
While it is not uncommon for owners to purchase a dog given its breed’s reputation for guarding without investing in role-specific training, this is an unwise and potentially dangerous approach. It fails to account for an individual dog’s temperament or abilities, both of which can significantly impact their potential for…
Crate training is one of the most important and underrated aspects of training a dog. When done correctly, it offers both owner and dog a number of benefits including accelerating house training, helping manage separation anxiety, and the amenity of managing your dog’s access around the home. We crate train…
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