How Military Service Dogs Help Ease PTSD Symptoms
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after a traumatic life event. Some of the symptoms include anxiety, panic attacks, depression, nightmares, and flashbacks that are triggered by certain sights, sounds, or smells.
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 become an excellent family member….
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 dogs, but our passion lies in German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois protection dogs…
Cost of Owning a Trained Belgian Malinois Protection Dog
Protective, strong, and territorial, the Belgian Malinois makes an excellent protection dog. This breed is alert, loyal, yet very loving. You wouldn’t normally think that these traits would go together, but the Belgian Malinois not only makes a great guard dog but a loving family companion…
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 question is yes. Dogs have been shown to receive therapeutic benefits from being petted…
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 the Phylax Society was formed in 1891, early day breeders were seeking to mate dogs that would…
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 be the best protection dogs in the business…
Top 5 Skills a Working Dog Should Have
The American Mantrailing, Police & Work Dog Association (AMPWDA) is one of the many reputable organizations that Scott’s K9 is proud to be associated with. Their K9 training and certification programs equip dogs to serve in the police force, military, and personal protection dogs…
How to Find Quality Belgian Malinois for Sale
Are you looking for a trained Belgian Malinois to serve as both a companion and guard dog? If so, it’s important to know what to look for in reputable Belgian Malinois breeders.
Here are a few tips to help you find the ideal family protection dog or police K9…
Starting Your Own Guard Dog Security Company
Being your own boss comes with the freedom to set your own hours, pursue your passion, and gain financial independence. If you’re contemplating starting a K9 security business, here are some things to consider…