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Highly Trained K9s
Scott’s K9 offers the most elite protection dogs for sale anywhere in the world, specializing exclusively in fully trained executive and family protection dogs. We are the only company in the industry with true real-world police and military experience, and we select just 24 world-class protection dogs per year, beginning training at 6 weeks old to ensure unmatched obedience, proven protection, and stable temperaments that are excellent with kids and other animals. With locations in Europe and the United States, we provide seamless global access to the finest trained protection dogs for sale, and personally hand-deliver every dog worldwide for a luxury, white-glove experience.
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The Scott’s K9 Difference: Elite Protection for Your Family
We specialize in providing elite-trained protection dogs that can be trusted as loyal family members, too. Every K9 protection dog we offer at Scott’s K9 receives first-class protection training under the guidance of Master Trainer Steve Scott. We customize our training for each dog, ensuring that we know exactly what our dogs are capable of and how to match them with the right client.
In addition to extensive protection training, every dog completes the final phase of training inside our own homes. This gives each protection dog the opportunity to live and work in a family environment with children and other pets.
Once you’re matched with a dog, we hand-deliver them to you and conduct a 2-day handler course with the entire household, ensuring that each member of the family feels confident handling your new dog. We’ll even introduce your protection dog to existing pets for a smooth transition.
Meet Our Dog Breeds
Two breeds make the very best trained protection dogs: Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds. These breeds are well-known for their high intelligence, loyalty, and natural protective instincts, and they thrive on work. In addition, both of these breeds are family-oriented and highly motivated to keep their people safe. These traits make them the ultimate protection dogs.
At Scott’s K9, our Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds come from top European breeders with whom we have exclusive first-choice rights. That means we get top-tier dogs that we train to be the ideal protection dog for you. Our expert trainers customize each dog’s training to their attributes and strengths. Once a dog is matched with you, we then personalize their protection training to meet your unique family, lifestyle, and security needs.
These elite-trained protection dogs are ideal for families or individuals looking for both a loyal companion and a reliable protector.
Our Elite Protection Dog Services
Steve Scott is a veteran of the US Army, a former Head Trainer of his police department’s K9 Unit, a Master Trainer, and a Certifying Official through many law enforcement agencies. His vast experience in both the military and law enforcement informed the development of his protection training method. This master training has proven 100% effective in real-world scenarios from Iraq to the streets. For over 20 years, Scott’s K9 trained guard dogs have been the best executive protection dogs you can get.
To best meet your security needs, we offer:
Executive Protection: Tailored for high-profile individuals and their unique security needs.
Family Protection: Focuses on the dog’s role as a loyal family member and vigilant protector of children.
Estate Protection: Emphasizes the dog’s ability to patrol and secure large properties.
Our expert trainers ask about your household, lifestyle, and protection needs to match you with the right protection dog.
The Scott’s K9 Training and Selection Process
With over 20 years of experience training protection dogs, Scott’s K9 has developed a foolproof master training method. Our trained protection dogs have excelled in providing protection in countless military, law enforcement, and civilian threat contexts. Each dog is trained using real-life scenarios to ensure that when there’s a real-world threat, they know exactly how to respond.
As we train all our protection dogs, we create training videos showcasing their skills and abilities. You’ll have the opportunity to watch our dogs in action before making the decision to purchase. And, because we only train 1-3 dogs at a time, we can create additional customized training videos upon request if there are any other skills you’d like to see demonstrated.
After you speak personally with Steve Scott to begin the selection process, our expert trainers match you with one of our dogs, then personalize their protection training to your specific needs.
Testimonials
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.
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. 🐾
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.
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Scott’s K9 exclusively trains and sells German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois. We get our exceptional dogs from trusted European breeders with whom we have exclusive partnerships, allowing us first-choice rights for top-tier dogs. These breeds have the ideal balance of intelligence, confidence, and prey and defensive drive necessary for elite-trained protection dogs. They’re also extremely versatile breeds and known to be loyal and loving with their families, which is what makes them ideal choices for clients with children.
The specific details of your protection dog’s training will be customized to your security needs and your lifestyle. However, each protection dog at Scott’s K9 undergoes extensive training under the guidance of Master Trainer Steve Scott so that they can detect, assess, and act on threats as necessary. Only 1-3 dogs are trained at a time to meet the highest standards, surpassing even military and police K9s in protection skills. This training method has been tested and proven effective in a variety of real-world situations. Our training also includes one-on-one testing with children from a young age.
In addition to their protection training, our dogs are specifically trained to be loving family companions. Every Scott’s K9 protection dog spends the final phase of their training time in our own homes. Here, they learn how to interact with children, adults, and other pets in a busy family household. Our dogs learn to be gentle and patient with your family so that you feel confident integrating a family protection dog into your home. We also conduct a 2-day handler course with every member of the family, including children, to ensure that the whole family feels equipped to handle your new protection dog comfortably.
All Scott’s K9 guard dogs for sale come with a 1-year health guarantee and a 90-day performance guarantee because we stand behind our dogs. You’ll receive all medical records, including X-rays and any diagnostic records, showing your dog’s health upon delivery. You’ll also see your dog’s training videos before you make a purchase, and experience their performance abilities during your own handler training. We want nothing more than happy dogs and happy clients, so we work hard to achieve both.
The cost of our world-class protection dogs depends on the pedigree of the dog, the type of training service you want, and the certifications the dog has achieved. Typically, our trained protection dogs begin at $150,000, and exemplary dogs have gone up to $250,000.
A guard dog is trained to alert their owners to possible threats and to deter criminals with their intimidating size and frightening barking or growling. A protection dog has more sophisticated training and abilities. Protection dogs are prepared to detect, assess, and act on threats. Protection dogs are also typically better socialized than guard dogs, so they can more easily transition between companion and protector.
All of our dogs come from our trusted European breeders with whom we have personal relationships and exclusive first-choice rights. Steve Scott hand-selects each dog based on their specific traits and abilities, ensuring he feels confident that every Scott’s K9 protection dog will be of the highest caliber.
Both Belgian Malinois and German Shepherds are highly intelligent working dogs, so they are happiest and most successful when they have a job. These breeds need to be kept active and entertained, or they’ll entertain themselves. Additionally, because they’re naturally protective, it’s important that they receive proper training to ensure that they are well socialized and fully obedient. If you can put that effort in, these breeds are wonderful protectors and companions.
