A number of the most popular breeds used for protection and guarding work have roots in herding and shepherding. These include German, Belgian, and Dutch Shepherds, the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and livestock guardians such as the Turkish Kangal. Many of the…
We are often asked why our family protection dogs justify their cost when potential buyers could instead rehome a former police or military working dog. These types of dogs are completely different, and it would be inappropriate and even irresponsible to try and repurpose a retired police or military working…
In the modern West, the majority of dogs are recognised and registered breeds such as the German Shepherd, Dobermann, or Labrador. However, this is a relatively new phenomenon and only dates back to the middle of the 19th Century with the advent of breed clubs. Historically, it was more common…
Enrichment is a loose term for activities which allow animals to perform natural behaviours. This is particularly important for overall welfare, and sadly overlooked by many dog owners. Merely meeting a dog’s physical needs such as providing them with shelter, food and water, and veterinary care when needed is not…
Protection dogs are unique in how they work. This is what differentiates them from the more passive and reactive guard and watchdogs. Rather than working without supervision and off of its own initiative, a protection dog will be controlled by a handler and have received high levels of training. To…
Mastiffs are a type of dogs which were developed for protection work, hunting, and blood sports such as bull-baiting. They are large, powerful, and best characterised by their droopy ears, bulky heads, and short muzzles. Mastiff-type breeds include the Rottweiler, Cane Corso, Presa Canario, Fila Brasiliero, English Mastiff, Boerboel, Boxer,…
Training puppies is an exciting, but complex process. Given how intelligent and impressionable dogs are, the importance of giving due consideration to their training when young cannot be overstated. Well-considered puppy training sets a dog up for success throughout its life, and something all owners should prioritise.
The first three…
Training all dogs is more of an art than a science, and specialising in family protection work is particularly intricate. Given the complexity of what is needed before a dog can both live with and protect a family, a higher level of training planning and delivery is required. This is…
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