A personal protection dog and a family protection dog are often sold as the same product. They are not, and the difference matters more than most suppliers admit.
A family protection dog is oriented towards a household. It protects a place and the people in it. A personal…
Ask ten people to name the protection dog breeds and you will get the same four or five answers. German Shepherd. Rottweiler. Doberman. Malinois. Possibly a Cane Corso if they have spent time around guardian breeds.
Those answers are not wrong. They are just incomplete, and they miss…
Search for the best protection dogs and you will find no shortage of companies claiming to supply them. Almost all of them lead with breed. A German Shepherd here, a Belgian Malinois there, a Rottweiler for the client who wants presence at the gate.
Breed matters. It is…
The Belgian Malinois has become one of the most recognised working dog breeds in the world. Often associated with military units, police forces, and specialist security teams, the breed has earned a reputation for intelligence, athleticism, courage, and an unmatched work ethic.
While this reputation is well deserved, it…
It is generally accepted that owners should feed their dogs at least twice in the day, usually first thing in the morning and then later towards evening time. While not a bad arrangement by any stretch of the imagination, it may nevertheless benefit from some reconsideration. Food is viewed by…
Rottweilers can make excellent family protection dogs. As affectionate as they are protective, the Rottweiler is a formidable guardian and offers some of the highest levels of deterrence possible. Originating in Germany, it was developed to escort cattle from their farms to the local town market while protecting the money…
Socialisation is important for all dogs, especially those working in security and protection. Well socialised dogs are confident, able to work around a range of unfamiliar humans and animals, and remain suspicious but approachable. Dogs that are not socialised tend to be anxious, and scared of the unfamiliar they may…
The Cane Corso and Presa Canario are two similar, but distinct European mastiff-type breeds that are commonly used for guarding and protection work. The Cane Corso is now the more popular of the two breeds, and one that we worth with on a regular basis. However, with the right owners,…
Enrichment is important for all dogs. Working and protection dogs are no different, and we find that a proper enrichment regimen can make all the different to their happiness and wellbeing. Physical exercise is a very good starting point given how energetic most protection dogs are. Daily walks, free-running, games…
Getting a new puppy is one of the most exciting times for any dog owner. However, it can be daunting when it is your first dog. We have years of experience and helping owners welcome a new puppy into their home, and wanted to share some of our top tips…
