Executive protection dog for a Miami, FL estate.

Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Protection Dogs Trained for Life in Miami

Scott’s K9 places fully trained Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd protection dogs with families, executives, business owners, and seasonal residents across Miami and Miami-Dade County. Every dog is hand-selected from European working lines and trained under founder Steve Scott, a U.S. Army veteran and former police K9 head trainer, then finished in a trainer’s home alongside children and pets. Scott’s K9 delivers each dog to Miami in person and leads a two-day handler course with your household. With only one to three dogs available at a time, every placement begins with a personal conversation.

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Available Dogs

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Amae

Belgian Malinois

Amae | Belgian Malinois | 1.5 Years Old Amae combines an outgoing personality, a strong foundation in obedience, and impressive protection work—a beautiful balance for families seeking companionship and security….

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Xenon

German Shepherd

Xenon German Shepherd Professionally Trained Protection Dog. Impressive Size. Exceptional Obedience. A Social Personality. Meet Xenon, a large male German Shepherd from Slovakia whose impressive presence is matched by his…

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Xenon German Shepherd protection dog on grass

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Amira

German Shepherd

Amira Trained German Shepherd Protection Dog – Female | BH Titled with a Perfect Score Amira brings together the intelligence, striking presence, and enthusiasm for training that make the German…

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20 Years of Experience

Delivered 4,000+ DOGS

For over 20 years, Steve Scott has been an elite provider of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds that are hand-selected for protection traits and masterly trained for family living.

Steady Beside You at the Valet Stand, the Dinner Table, and Art Week

Life in Miami moves constantly between indoors and out: valet stands, waterfront dining terraces, gallery openings, and the crowds that fill Miami Beach during Art Week each December. A protection dog that lives here has to stay settled through all of it. Scott’s K9 dogs are trained for obedience, environmental stability, and handler responsiveness in busy public settings, so they can rest calmly at your side and still assess and respond when something is genuinely wrong. In public, owners keep the dog leashed and under control and follow the handling guidance from their handler course.

Selected Abroad, Finished in Our Homes

Every Scott’s K9 dog follows the same path: careful selection overseas, training guided by Steve Scott, and a final phase of everyday family life.

Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Lines From Trusted European Breeders

Scott’s K9 works exclusively with Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds from European breeders Steve Scott has known since his Army deployments. Exclusive partnerships and first-choice rights with those breeders mean dogs are chosen for confidence, stability, and sound protection traits before they come to the United States. Steve then personally guides each dog’s training, and Scott’s K9 keeps only one to three dogs available at a time so every dog receives individual attention.

The Army and Police Background Behind Every Selection

Steve Scott is a U.S. Army veteran who went on to serve as a police officer, where he earned honors as Head Trainer of his department’s K9 unit. He brings more than 20 years of experience training working dogs for military units and police departments to every selection, matching a dog’s temperament and training to your household and security needs.

A Final Training Phase Spent Around Children and Pets

During the final phase of training, each dog lives in a Scott’s K9 trainer’s home, where it is exposed to daily life with children and other pets. That experience is what allows a dog trained for controlled protection work to remain safe and social in a family environment, so you can be confident and comfortable with the dog in your home.

From Brickell Towers to Pinecrest Lawns: Fitting a Dog to Your Miami Home

Scott’s K9 places protection dogs with families, executives, and business owners throughout Miami-Dade County, and also across Florida, including Jacksonville. The right dog depends on how and where you live, so the first conversation covers your residence, your schedule, and who shares your home.

Tower Living in Brickell, Downtown, and Edgewater

In Brickell, Downtown, and Edgewater, a dog shares elevators, lobbies, and garages with neighbors and building staff every day. Before placement, confirm your building’s pet policies, including any weight limits an association may set. Tower living favors a dog with an especially settled temperament in close quarters, and Steve will factor your building into the recommendation.

Family Neighborhoods in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Palmetto Bay

Homes in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Palmetto Bay often pair larger lots with full family schedules: school runs, youth sports, and visiting friends. Matching here weighs the ages of your children, any pets already in the home, and how much of the day the dog will spend with the family.

Split-Year Households in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Bal Harbour

Many households in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Bal Harbour divide the year between Miami and another residence. Scott’s K9 dogs travel well and settle into a second home with consistent handling, so the dog’s routine and training can move with the household.

Traveling Between Miami, Latin America, and Europe With Your Dog

Miami is a primary gateway to Latin America and Europe, and many Miami households travel internationally several times a year. A Scott’s K9 dog can travel with you, but re-entering the United States follows federal rules. Under current CDC requirements, every dog entering or returning to the U.S. must be at least six months old, microchipped, healthy, and accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Dogs that have spent time in countries at high risk for dog rabies face additional steps. Destination countries and airlines set their own requirements as well, so review current CDC guidance and plan paperwork with your veterinarian before each trip.

Miami-Dade Licensing, Leash, and Tethering Rules

Responsible ownership in Miami-Dade includes a few county rules that apply to every dog, protection trained or not.

County License Tags Tied to Rabies Vaccination

Miami-Dade County requires a license for every dog over four months old, and the license requires proof of rabies vaccination. Tags renew each year on the anniversary of the dog’s most recent rabies vaccine and can be purchased through a veterinarian, a 311 Service Center, the Miami-Dade Animal Services shelter, or by mail. Dogs should wear their tags at all times.

Leashes, Tethering, and Household Dog Limits

County code requires dogs to be leashed whenever they are off the owner’s property, and it prohibits tethering a dog while the owner is away. Residential lots under one acre are limited to four dogs. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with Miami-Dade Animal Services or your municipality, and follow the handler guidance Scott’s K9 provides.

What Happens After You Call Steve Scott

Every Scott’s K9 placement follows the same sequence, from the first phone call to the weeks after your dog arrives.

A Personal Call and Training Videos

Steve Scott personally handles every prospective owner’s call to understand your lifestyle, family, and security needs. You will receive training videos of available dogs in action, and Scott’s K9 can record additional videos if you want to see something specific.
Pairing You With the Right Available Dog

Scott’s K9 trainers assess which available dog fits your home, your family, and the way you live. If a dog is the right match, delivery planning begins.
Delivered in Person and Introduced to Your Pets

Scott’s K9 delivers your dog to your Miami residence in person and introduces the dog to any pets already in the home, so they can quickly grow accustomed to one another.
A Two-Day Handler Course for the Whole Family

Every placement includes a two-day handler course with the entire household, so each family member feels confident handling the dog. Your dog arrives fully trained, and as your bond grows, its responsiveness adjusts to your family’s routines. Continued structure and reinforcement at home keep that training sharp.
Standing Behind the Dog After the Handoff

Scott’s K9 stands behind every dog it delivers with a one-year health guarantee and a 90-day performance guarantee. Ask for the full terms during your consultation, and reach out with questions as your dog settles in.

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Trained to Be Social, Responsive, and Easy to Live With

Scott’s K9 trains and sells only its own dogs. Each one is prepared for both personal protection and everyday social settings, so it can interact calmly with people like any well-mannered companion while staying responsive to its handler. Dogs are also trained to focus their energy on approved toys. Malinois and German Shepherds are high-energy breeds, but with this training a structured daily routine keeps them settled without excessive exercise.

HAND DELIVERY

Scott’s K9 offers hand-delivered protection dogs for Florida clients.

POLICE K9 MASTER TRAINERS

Scott’s K9 ensures professional training standards for Florida protection dogs.

HEALTH GUARANTEE

Health screening and support for trained protection dogs in Florida.

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Leon

Malinois

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SENNA

Malinois

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Butch

Malinois

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Pike is an all-Black German Shepherd Protection Dog for sale

A word of caution: beware of imposters and used dog salesmen.

We originally purchased a protection dog from another trainer, and it turned into a nightmare. The dog was dangerous and completely unpredictable, biting and attacking us, pulling on the leash, going crazy during vehicle rides, and essentially worthless off-leash. We had to put a tracking collar on him because we could never trust him. Public outings were impossible.

Sadly, we eventually lost the dog due to a medical disaster. After that experience, we were ready to give up on protection dogs altogether.

Then one night we had an encounter with a crazy delivery driver, and that incident made us reconsider having real protection.

Pike was delivered in April, and we have not looked back since.

Pike has been everything we hoped for and more. His obedience, both on and off leash, is excellent. His protection work is incredible, and his personality is exactly what we wanted. Most importantly: NO biting issues, no leash pulling, no chasing wildlife, no running after cars, and no going bonkers during vehicle rides.

What a huge sigh of relief.

The training Scott’s K9 provided with Pike was exceptional, and the hands-on instruction during delivery was equally impressive. The entire process and product have been worth every penny.

We cannot thank Scott and Chris enough. And they truly mean it when they say they’re available after the sale. Follow-up questions and concerns are answered quickly, and their customer service has been outstanding.

Great service. Great product.

YOU CAN’T GO WRONG with Scott’s K9.

After our home and home-based business offices were burglarized, we decided to look for an executive protection dog to help protect both our family and our business. We chose Scott’s K9 because Steve Scott was a consummate professional from the start. He took the time to clearly explain what executive protection dogs can and cannot do, and we appreciated that he never tried to oversell us. In fact, he was very transparent in pointing out that after a burglary, the likelihood of another incident was relatively low. That honesty gave us a great deal of confidence in both him and his process.

Throughout the experience, Steve and his team were extremely responsive, clearly passionate about their dogs, and focused on matching the right dog with the right owner. What stood out most to us about Chase was his exceptional obedience and level of training. Because our dog needed to live and work in a home environment connected to our business, it was especially important that he be good with children, and Chase has been wonderful with our family.

Beyond the quality of the dog itself, the post-purchase support has been exceptional. Steve’s ongoing support has shown us that he truly cares about every dog he places and every family he works with. Most importantly, Chase has helped restore a sense of safety and peace of mind for our family after a difficult experience. We are very grateful for both Chase and the professionalism of Scott’s K9.

Daria, a German Shepherd protection dog, is standing with a happy and alert expression, facing the camera.

So grateful for Steve & Scott’s dogs.

The stability is truly exceptional — calm, clear-headed, and completely comfortable around everyday people.

As a single woman living in a remote area, the peace of mind is invaluable. These dogs notice everything without unnecessary barking — ever. Quiet, aware, and deeply grounded.

Skipping the puppy phase has been huge: no housebreaking, no chewing, no basic training chaos. The transfer of bonding has been smooth and intuitive, and Steve answers every question immediately with patience and clarity.

You can truly feel the experience, intention, and care behind these dogs. 🐾

Kyra, a family protection dog placed by Scott's K9.

I was referred to Scotts K9 by a friend who had owned two of Steve’s dogs. My friend put me in contact with Steve and after a very informative phone conversation with him, I followed up with a visit to meet Steve in person and his dogs. Few days later Steve came to my home with the Malinois I had chosen. Steve helped me to introduce my new dog to the new environment and trained me to effectively interact with my new dog. The quality of the dog, its training, its temperament and disposition and the responsiveness and support I receive from Steve and his team have far exceeded my expectations. One example of his outstanding service and support was his offer to continue training me and my dog to be a very effective team. Every time I have visited Steve with my dog he has indeed carried out very comprehensive training sessions for me.

I can’t give enough praise to Steve for the quality of his dogs, their training and the outstanding 24/7 support he provides l. Not only I have a new wonderful companion in my daily life with my Scotts K-9 Malinois but I have new great friends in Steve and his team. I very strongly recommend to contact Steve if you are considering an executive protection dog.

Harry, a family protection dog placed by Scott's K9.

“If you are looking for a no nonsense approach, based in integrity and decades of experience; I highly suggest Scott’s K9. I personally scoured the US for the best K9 source/trainer and believe this is it. Any question that my wife or myself have posed is answered clearly and concisely. Steve and his staff are exceptional. In a time where many proclaim to be something, they prove it through actions, not words.”

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“I wanted to thank Steve Scott for training Jackie. I reached out though the website talk to Steve personally, which is nice. He met me and my family and we asked a lot of questions. Steve answered all my questions so he could find the right dog for my family. Steve flew out with a member of his team and worked two days with my family and Jackie. I high recommend Steve and his dogs. You will not be disappointed and he always answers the phone for help and questions. First class service thank you thank you.”

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“We were fortunate enough to spend time with our close friends who had purchased one of Steve’s dogs and we were impressed. Our lives had taken a path where it made sense to make the investment in a protection dog and, thus, a call to Steve was made. Steve was extremely responsive, a wealth of knowledge in regards to protection dogs, and more importantly, took the time to ease all concerns we had around the idea of a protection dog (we have small children, are they safe around youngsters, do they travel well, can they swim, etc). We might not have been so sure at that initial call, but Steve knew from our conversation that Nico was the one for us (and he was absolutely right). Steve and Josh (who is very talented as well!) brought Nico to us with extreme professionalism, knowledge (training and adapting Nico to our lives) and encouragement (they knew we would bond in a few days, even if we weren’t so sure). Our expectations were exceeded – from the first call to bringing him to his new home to now sending photos and asking for tips and advice. We are lifelong clients and friends and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Steve for many years to come.”

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“Approximately a year and a half ago my husband passed away. I felt the need to purchase a personal protection dog. I researched extensively but decided at the time I needed to wait for a year to make any major decisions. A couple of months ago I had an incident that prompted me to pursue researching dogs again. Many of the people that I had researched prior were no longer in the business and I talked to quite a few new ones. No one could match Steve and his expertise. When I called and told him why I wanted to purchase a dog he told me not to buy a dog for just one incident. He wanted to make sure I really needed a dog and to not buy on impulse. I explained this was not a decision made on impulse but one I had been pondering for over a year. We talked for a long time and he questioned me extensively. I asked many questions and he was frank and open with his responses. He matched me with the perfect dog! Macho fits my personality perfectly! He goes everywhere with me. He has been in church, dentist office, hospital, doctors office, restaurants, road trips, out with the horses, grocery store… there is not a place or destination I don’t feel completely comfortable taking him. I have taken him to crowded areas with many people and other dogs. Nothing phases my dog. He is sweet and loving but also knows how to do his job! He has taken great care of me and thwarted potentially dangerous situations during my travels. If you are considering purchasing a guard dog/personal protection dog do yourself a favor and talk with Steve. He stays involved after purchase. He always answers texts and phone calls or calls back as soon as he is able. I am thankful for my Macho!”

“We were referred to Steve Scott by a friend who had purchased a dog from Scott’s K9 about six months earlier. They were very happy with their dog. We already had an older German Shepherd who could sometimes be a little aggressive/too overly-protective. So we were concerned that a Belgian Malinois might be too much for us. We also read a number of stories about how challenging a Belgian Malinois can be. Steve assured us that this would not be the case and that Avi (a female) would be the perfect family dog.

That has totally turned out to be the case. Steve and Josh spent time on two days making sure that we were comfortable with Avi, understood all of her commands and that Avi was comfortable with us. And for the following couple of weeks, Steve regularly checked in to see if we had any questions or concerns.

Avi quickly bonded with our family and with our German Shepherd. Avi is the perfect family dog. She is extremely friendly and welcoming to all guests. She is a loving dog and does not project any sense of aggression. At the same time, we are totally confident that if there ever was a threat, Avi would do her job. And her discipline in following commands is incredible.

We could not be happier with our experience with Scott’s K9. Everything that Steve told us turned out to the be the actual case.”

“On behalf of my family, I would like to express our sincerest appreciation, excitement, and love for our newest addition – German Shepard (Centurion) – YENNA. She has a vigilant eye, impressive discipline, and a loving demeanor. Steve, Josh, family and staff, our experience has been informative, comforting, and exhilarating. Thank you for your professionalism and the family-oriented approach. YENNA has become a part of our family and we are extremely pleased, thank you! Highly recommend!”

TRAINED PERSONAL & FAMILY PROTECTION DOGS IN MIAMI

Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Protection Dogs Trained for Life in Miami

Available Dogs

Amae

Belgian Malinois

Xenon

German Shepherd

Amira

German Shepherd

20 Years of Experience

Delivered 4,000+ DOGS

Steady Beside You at the Valet Stand, the Dinner Table, and Art Week

Selected Abroad, Finished in Our Homes

Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd Lines From Trusted European Breeders

The Army and Police Background Behind Every Selection

A Final Training Phase Spent Around Children and Pets

From Brickell Towers to Pinecrest Lawns: Fitting a Dog to Your Miami Home

Tower Living in Brickell, Downtown, and Edgewater

Family Neighborhoods in Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Palmetto Bay

Split-Year Households in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Bal Harbour

Traveling Between Miami, Latin America, and Europe With Your Dog

Miami-Dade Licensing, Leash, and Tethering Rules

County License Tags Tied to Rabies Vaccination

Leashes, Tethering, and Household Dog Limits

What Happens After You Call Steve Scott

A Personal Call and Training Videos

Pairing You With the Right Available Dog

Delivered in Person and Introduced to Your Pets

A Two-Day Handler Course for the Whole Family

Standing Behind the Dog After the Handoff

Trained to Be Social, Responsive, and Easy to Live With

HAND DELIVERY

POLICE K9 MASTER TRAINERS

HEALTH GUARANTEE

Delivered Dogs

Kyra

Malinois

Nikki

Malinois

Max

Malinois

Lord

German Shepherd

Helios

Malinois

Leon

Malinois

SENNA

Malinois

Butch

Malinois

What Families Say About Their Protection Dogs

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