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  • 13 Sep 2023

    What are the Main Differences Between Protection and Guard Dogs?

    When clients first email us, they often ask about how we can help them find the perfect guard dog for them and their family. While popular in certain settings, we are not in the business of supplying guard dogs. Instead, we specialise in training and placing protection dogs with families…

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  • 13 Sep 2023

    Legal Responsibilities of Dog Owners in the UK

    As a dog owner in the UK, you will have a number of legal responsibilities. These laws are intended to ensure the safety and well-being of your dog, the general public, and other animals, so worth understanding at a basic level.

    Under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, all…

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  • 8 Aug 2023

    Getting A Cane Corso – Protection Dogs Worldwide

    Cane Corsos are one of our favourite breeds for family protection work. When well-bred, they offer everything we look for in a working dog. At its best, the Cane Corso is highly intelligent, trainable, affectionate, courageous, and protective. It is a formidable guardian that is equally comfortable as a family…

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  • 8 Aug 2023

    Kongs for Enrichment – Protection Dogs Worldwide

    The Kong is perhaps one of the best ever designed dog toys, and something we would recommend all owners invest in. We have used Kongs extensively, and can personally attest to just how good they are. The basic Kong is a rubber chew toy made up of three increasingly small…

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  • 4 Jul 2023

    Preventing Obesity in Dogs

    Obesity is one of the most dangerous, yet common health conditions which afflict dogs in the UK. As in humans, it is commonly caused by an accumulated calorie surplus, as well as occasional hormonal imbalances. According to the British Royal Veterinary College, obese dogs have shortened life spans, reduced quality…

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  • 4 Jul 2023

    Can A Rescue Dog Be Used For Protection Work?

    In the UK, a number of Staffordshire Bull Terriers have been rescued by police forces and retrained as search dogs. As well as attracting significant media interest, many of these rescued dogs have been highly successful and shown that shelters can be viable places to source working dogs from. While…

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  • 21 Feb 2023

    Using Your Dog’s Scent

    Scent is a dog’s strongest sense. Dogs process the world around them through their noses similarly to how humans use their eyes, but this is seldom understood and properly engaged by the majority of owners. Allowing your dog to use its scent more is one of the easiest way you…

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  • 22 Sep 2022

    Mastiff-type Breeds and Protection Work

    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,…

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  • 22 Sep 2022

    Considerations for Training puppies

    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…

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  • 12 Sep 2022

    Dog Ownership and The Law

    In the UK, dog ownership is governed by over twenty separate pieces of law. While legal responsibility may seem intimidating, this need not be the case. In fact, the relevant legislation broadly provides a good framework for responsible dog ownership, especially with regards to understanding welfare.

    At a most basic…

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