Protection Dogs

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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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, hard-working Belgian Malinois make excellent personal protection dogs. This breed is alert, brave, loyal, and very loving. These traits make the Belgian Malinois a great guard…

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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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DEBUNKING COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PROTECTION DOGS

Protection dogs are often confused with watchdogs, attack dogs, personal pets that are overly “aggressive” or even service dogs, but they could not be more different. Protection dogs are specially…

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HOW THE HUMAN TOUCH BENEFITS A DOG

Petting a dog is therapeutic. It lowers blood pressure, stress levels, and anxiety. But, does human touch have the same effect on man’s best friend? The simple answer to this…

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THE AMAZING HISTORY OF THE GERMAN SHEPHERD

The German Shepherd guard dog has a long history of being a loyal, hardworking, and lovable dog. The name of this breed comes from where it originated and its first job. Before…

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ALL ABOUT THE BELGIAN MALINOIS

At Scott’s K9, we generally work with two breeds of dogs – the German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. Many of the people who come to us know all about the German…

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10 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT K9 DOGS

At Scott’s K9, we pride ourselves in knowing quite a bit about K9 dogs. After all, we work with them on a daily basis to ensure they are trained to…

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR GUARD DOG TRAINER IS LEGITIMATE

Getting a trained guard dog for personal protection or for police or military work is a serious decision. These dogs are hard-working, life-saving companions. Before buying a trained Belgian Malinois or German…

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