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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…

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…

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…

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…

Many individuals or families approach us seeking a protection dog when they already own other pets. These have been as diverse as gerbils, rabbits, guinea pigs, and cats. In such cases, one of their first questions is whether or not out protection dogs can live with other animals. While each…

Muzzle training is a fundamental responsibility for all dog owners. Put simply, it is the process of training your dog to willingly accept a muzzle which limits their ability to bite. There are a number of times when this may be necessary such as in certain public spaces, or when…

Rottweilers are one of the best known and most popular dog breeds used for guarding and protection work. Developed in Germany, its original roles were to drive cattle to markets and guard its owner and family. While historically more used for unsupervised guarding, Rottweilers are now enjoying somewhat of a…

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…

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…