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Serious dog attacks are very rare in the UK. According to research published in the British Medical Journal, only 0.6% of people who had been bitten by a dog required hospital admission.

Professionally-trained protection dogs are much less likely to bite someone or become unexpectedly aggressive in inappropriate circumstances.…

Dog training is a complex subject. While underpinned by scientific research and psychology, it is still very much an art that takes years to master. The importance of properly training your dog can never be underestimated or understated, and there is no such thing as “too soon” when considering dog…

The German Shepherd Dog, otherwise known as GSD or Alsatian, is the favoured police and military working dog across the world. It has distinguished itself in both of these fields as well as personal and family protection, protection sports, search and rescue, and disability support. The German Shepherd Dog is…

Dogs are one of the UK’s most popular type of pet, and potential owners have hundreds of breeds to choose from. At times this can prove overwhelming, and even make it hard for potential pet owners to adopt or buy a particular dog. Different breeds become more or less popular…

Humans have utilised dogs for guarding, protection, and security purposes for thousands of years. Dogs’ heightened senses of scent and hearing make them some of the best alarm systems possible, and years of work have resulted in multiple breeds that are highly competent at guarding and protection. At a time…

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, there has been an increased concern among animal owners as to how they can keep their dogs safe. While COVID-19 is highly contagious and dangerous among humans, current World Health Organization advice is that it does not affect dogs. While health guidelines are subject…

As with the rest of the United Kingdom, we cannot ignore the scale and severity of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are taking this challenge very seriously indeed, and the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance to us. It is for this reason that we have…

For a number of years, Protection Dogs Worldwide has specialised in training and dealing three main breeds: German Shepherd Dogs, Cane Corsos, and the Dobermann Pinscher. While their popularity and temperaments make them the most natural candidates for family protection work, we have occasionally worked with other breeds including the…

A family protection dog is an absolute investment in your own, your family, and your property’s security. For thousands of years, dogs have been utilised for guardianship and security purposes, and they have proven their worth in these areas many times over. While the best way to truly experience and…