Protection Dogs

The Two-Day Handover: What Happens Between Delivery and Your Dog’s First Week at Home

A protection dog handover is two days of hands-on training that help you learn how to handle your dog in your own home. During that time, your dog gets to…

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Reading a Protection Dog’s Health File: X-Rays, Hip and Elbow Results, and Vet History

When you are interested in bringing a protection dog into your home, be sure to look over its health file carefully. The health file should include protection dog hip and…

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Will a Trained Protection Dog Raise Your Insurance? How Certification Changes Risk

The insurance for your home won’t automatically be raised because you have a trained protection dog. However, it can affect whether your policy covers injuries or damages that are caused…

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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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Estate Protection Dogs: How Multi-Dog Coverage Works on Large Properties

On a large property, estate protection dogs have separate roles and areas. A typical arrangement might look like a residence dog that lives with the family and one or more…

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Why Athletes and Entertainers Choose Personal Protection Dogs

Athletes and celebrities find personal protection dogs attractive because they are able to provide continuous presence, early warning, and deterrence. They also function as discrete companions for their families. The…

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Trained German Shepherds for Sale: Buyer’s Guide

A fully trained German Shepherd is an adult dog that has completed structured obedience and controlled protection training before placement, then been matched to a specific household, hand delivered, and…

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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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