For our client, owning a dog has always been about more than simply having a pet.
Having previously owned a Doberman, she understood the companionship that comes with sharing your life with a dog. She had also promised herself that she would properly train her next dog, but quickly realised that professional protection dog training requires a level of expertise that is difficult to achieve alone.
View Messi & Family's video testimonialFor our client, owning a dog has always been about more than simply having a pet.
Having previously owned a Doberman, she understood the companionship that comes with sharing your life with a dog. She had also promised herself that she would properly train her next dog, but quickly realised that professional protection dog training requires a level of expertise that is difficult to achieve alone.
Her search eventually led her to Protection Dogs Worldwide.
The journey began with a simple Google search and a phone call.
After speaking with the team, the family visited twice to meet the dogs and learn more about what was involved.
Initially, they had their hearts set on another Doberman.
Then they met Missy.
Their reaction was immediate.
“Oh my God.”
It quickly became clear that Missy was something very special, and the decision was made.
What impressed the family wasn’t just the quality of the dogs.
It was the experience of working with the team.
Communication was prompt, straightforward and easy, giving them confidence from the very beginning that they had made the right decision.
For the family, that level of communication created an immediate sense of trust.
There was no uncertainty about whether someone would get back to them or whether they would receive the support they needed.
They knew they had chosen the right people.
Since welcoming Missy into their lives, the feeling of security has been transformative.
Her owner knows that Missy is constantly aware of what is happening around her.
She can read changes in energy and behaviour and, when necessary, she knows exactly what to do.
That capability provides a level of reassurance that has changed the way her owner approaches everyday life.
Even walking alone through the forest at night, surrounded by darkness, now feels completely different.
“I feel very safe.”
For the family, the greatest benefit is that Missy provides both security and companionship.
There is comfort in knowing that she is there should something happen, but she is also a loving and valued member of the family.
That balance is what makes the experience so unique.
They wanted a dog they could enjoy spending time with, while also knowing that they had a highly trained protector beside them.
Missy delivers both.
For the family, having a dog has become an important part of feeling secure.
They recognise that there is a lot happening in the world, and even their own small village is not immune to change and uncertainty.
Without a dog, they say they would feel less safe.
With Missy by their side, they have a renewed sense of confidence wherever they go.
Ultimately, the decision to welcome Missy into their lives was about finding the perfect combination.
The companionship of an exceptional family dog.
The reassurance of a professionally trained protection dog.
And the peace of mind that comes from knowing she is always there.
For this family, that combination is what makes Missy so extraordinary.
“You want the companionship, and you want to feel safe, and that is, I think, the most wonderful combination.”
