Protection dogs have been used to guard and secure the home for thousands of years, with archaeologists even discovering signs warning visitors about guard dogs in ancient Roman ruins. Despite increasingly sophisticated security technology, a protection dog’s utility is unlikely to ever be fully replaced.
Deterrence is the first way…
With summer approaching, it is more important than ever that owners ensure their dogs are safe in hot weather. Dogs are far more sensitive to weather changes than humans, and susceptible to suffering potentially fatal heat stroke throughout the summer. We recommend the following for all dog owners as temperatures…
Recall training is the process of teaching a dog to return to its handler on demand, generally using its name or commands such as close and come. Recall is one of the most important commands any dog should know, especially if it is a working animal. Bulletproof recall is also…
When integrating a protection dog into your family, it is imperative to understand that this process is a slow burn and cannot be rushed. Dogs do take some time to fully adapt to new settings, and forcing too much on them too soon can be a stressful experience which may…
The Dangerous Dogs Act is one of the most important legal acts governing dog ownership in the UK. Introduced in 1991, its main provisions are banning certain breeds and “types” deemed to be particularly dangerous, while criminalising any dog that is “dangerously out of control”.
Despite being well-intentioned, the Dangerous…
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