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…
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…
The Giant Schnauzer is a rare, but highly effective breed becoming increasingly popular for family protection work. Originating as an all-purpose farm dog in Germany, the working Giant Schnauzer was expected to undertake a range of tasks including herding, guarding livestock and the homestead from thieves and intruders, and…
If you are considering owning a protection dog, it is imperative that you are aware of your legal responsibilities. A first consideration must be if a breed or type of protection dog is lawful or banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. Pitbull Terriers, the Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasiliero,…
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…
