The dog training business is a very competitive one, and the Protection Dog area of dog training is even more competitive. The competition is always looking to have an angle to beat out the next guy. And, there's always a new kid on the block trying to make a name for himself. The truth is, if you are really good at what you do, it will show. And this concept is what we thrive on. We believe we are really good at what we do and do not need to constantly bash on our competition in order to achieve our goals.

At the end of the day people are going to look at your dogs and what you are producing and that can't be ignored. This is why we always allow our serious potential clients to meet with us and check out our dogs in action. As a matter of fact, we encourage people to take a close look at our competition first, well, for obvious reasons.

For the most part the word 'Best' is relative and is used in advertising for that reason. However, facts are facts and cannot be ignored. So, lets look at a few facts and we'll let you digest them and then make your own decisions.

Facility, Credentials, Staff:

There are a few things that are going to be focused on, facility, credentials, and staff.

First is 'Facility'. Some trainers have very large facilities, some have very small facilities. The truth behind this is, the better the business location, the smaller the facility. This is what I mean, a trainer that sits in the center of Los Angeles with all the wealthy clients that need this type of dog for protection, will most likely have a small facility. The trainer that sits on a property in the middle of tumble weeds will probably have a larger facility. Having a large facility doesn't necessarily make you a better trainer and doesn't mean you have better dogs. As a matter of fact, some large facilities have so many dogs in their kennels is it virtually impossible for them to be properly working, exercising, and caring for all of their dogs.

Secondly, 'Credentials'. This is a tricky one, cause one can really fluff up some certifications and awards. And then, you have to consider that the 'Best' credentials are again subjective. What one might consider to have accomplished great things in a particular sport, another may consider that sport to be, well, not a difficult sport.

And finally, 'Staff'. Some companies will claim to have very accomplished staff. They might boast that this particular person has accomplished huge things, but does that mean that as a company you have really good Protection Dogs? Well, not necessarily. Plus, what if that person quits, and never comes back, I've seen it happen with companies.

Yes, credentials are important, however, like I stated before, you want to look at the individual dog and see what he is capable of. You want to see pictures, video, bloodline, where the dam and sire are, where they are from, and talk to the trainers and see if they seem to really have knowledge of the dog and of breeding. Don't settle for vague answers... This is an investment for you and you will possibly be putting your life and your family's life in trust that this dog will do his job. This is no joke, this is serious business!

Then How Do I Choose?:

At the end of the day, you want to know that the dog you are investing in is going to protect you and your family, your business, your jewels, or whatever it is you value. My advice is, look closely at the dog and ask these questions...

~ Does the dog seem confident?

~ Does the dog seem as though he has been outside of a kennel very much?

~ Does the trainer demonstrate outside of typical training routines?

~ Does the company have video of the dog biting, or do they just say 'he's really good'?

~ Does the guy taking the bites (the decoy) put a whole lot of pressure on the dog, not just yelling, I mean actually striking the dog to push him to the edge and make sure he's going to keep biting?

~ Does the dog respond well in his obedience, or is the trainer having to yell at him and repeat the commands over and over to get him to respond?

~ Does the dog bite more than a training sleeve? Dogs that only bite sleeves are not quality Protection Dogs.

~ Does the dog bite in more than one place on the decoy? Dogs that only bite in one spot, typically the upper arm, are not quality Protection Dogs.

~ Does the dog seem to be excited to work?

~ Does the dog seem to connect with his handler? You want to see a connection between the handler and the dog, this shows the dog has been worked frequently and is secure with his handler behind and next to him.

~ Does the dog seem like he might bite his handler? This is often referred to as 'redirecting' his aggression, not a good sign for a Protection Dog and can be very dangerous.

These are just a few of the things to look for. Feel free to call us and discuss any questions or concerns.

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