Family Protection

Taking a Protection Dog Abroad: International Travel and Import Rules

Taking a protection dog abroad is basically the same health and import process as traveling with any pet dog: a microchip, current rabies vaccination, an international health certificate from a…

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Protection Dogs for Ranches and Remote Properties: What Works on Acreage

A trained protection dog can fit a rural property quite well, but its job is to protect people and the parts of the property that are occupied, not to patrol…

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A Security Audit for the New Year: Where a Protection Dog Fits

An excellent home security audit should look at five distinct layers of security: perimeter, access points, detection, reaction, and routines. The trained protection dog is part of the reaction layer…

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Protection Dogs for Retirees and Empty Nesters

Trained protection dogs are a great fit for seniors who are retired and for those whose children have grown and left the nest. An adult protection dog for seniors will…

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Protection Dogs and Other Pets: What You Need to Know

A properly introduced and well-socialized protection dog can live peacefully with other pets. Success depends on the dog’s temperament and socialization, the personalities of the animals that are already in…

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Can You Keep a Protection Dog in a City Penthouse? Urban Ownership Guide

Yes, a fully trained protection dog can reside comfortably in a penthouse in the middle of a busy city. The personality of the dog, exercise, mental stimulation, structure, and socialization…

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Can Protection Dogs be Family Pets too?

A properly selected, trained, and socialized protection dog can be a loving family companion and a capable protector. What makes this possible are a few different things: a stable temperament,…

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Retiring a Protection Dog: Transitioning Your K9 from Active Duty to Companion

Retiring a protection dog is the process of reducing a protection dog from their active duties and the physical demands that are associated with it, without compromising the obedience, structure,…

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When to Get a Second Protection Dog: Adding to Your K9 Family

There are a number of reasons why a second protection dog can be a smart choice: When your property or family has outgrown what one dog can reasonably cover, when…

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How Long Do Protection Dogs Live? Lifespan and Retirement Planning

Most protection dogs live to be 10-14 years old, their active protection work generally tapers somewhere between 8 and 10 years of age. Most professionally trained protection dogs are German…

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Dutch Shepherd Protection Dogs: A Rare Alternative to the Malinois

A Dutch Shepherd protection dog is a great choice for those who are looking for a highly capable working breed that share similar qualities to the Belgian Malinois. As it’s…

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Protection Dogs in the Hamptons and Tri-State Estates

Estate owners who are considering protection dogs in the Hamptons and throughout the tri-state region may find that a professionally trained protection dog can provide a layer of security that…

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