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HOW A TRAINED PROTECTION DOG CAN HELP SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN

People who think of trained protection dogs typically think of their use in law enforcement and military agencies. What most people don’t know, however, is that a trained protection dog can also…

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR PROTECTION DOG HEALTHY

With the recent surge in home invasions, a lot of people have home security on their minds. There are several home security options to choose from, and most of them will increase…

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Is It Safe To Have A Protection Dog Around Children?

As a parent, you’d do anything to protect your little loved ones. And we all know that children like to play by their own rules – sometimes finding themselves in…

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TOP 10 REASONS WHY WE TRAIN GERMAN SHEPHERDS AND BELGIAN MALINOIS

People ask us all the time if we train other dog breeds for protection services. We know that the Doberman Pinscher, Cane Corso, and Mastiff are all suitably trained guard…

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IS THE BELGIAN MALINOIS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY DOG?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, “are Belgian Malinois good family dogs?” Well, it depends. This breed is not your typical household pet. Not only are they…

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A GERMAN SHEPHERD AND A BELGIAN MALINOIS FOR PROTECTION

Belgian Malinois Vs German Shepherd Both Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd dog breeds look alike, however, they have a few notable differences. Both dog breeds are known for their intelligence, loyalty,…

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DOES THE BELGIAN MALINOIS MAKE A GOOD FAMILY DOG?

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is if the trained Belgian Malinois is a good family dog. This is a two-part answer….yes, and it depends. The Malinois is not…

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Cost Of Owning A Trained Belgian Malinois Protection Dog

Protective, strong, and territorial, the Belgian Malinois makes an excellent personal protection dogs. This breed is alert, loyal, yet very loving. You wouldn’t normally think that these traits would go…

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BEST TEMPERAMENT TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN TRAINED WATCH DOGS AND GUARD DOGS

If you are looking for a trained protection dog for sale, there are certain personality traits you’ll want to look for. Read on to learn which breeds are top choices for…

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WHAT IS AN EXECUTIVE PROTECTION DOG AND DO YOU NEED ONE?

If you lead a high-profile life, an executive protection dog should be at the top of your “must-have” list. There are certain circumstances that warrant the need for a well-trained…

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WATCHDOG VS. PROTECTION DOG: ARE THEY THE SAME?

People tend to mix watchdogs and protection dogs quite often. There has been a confusion between these dogs with people thinking they are the same thing. Each type of dog serves different…

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HOW TO TRAVEL WITH YOUR PROTECTION DOG ON A PLANE

Whether you’re hitting the slopes, looking forward to a relaxing vacation at the beach, or you’re moving to a new city, traveling with your protection dog by plane requires a bit of extra preparation….

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