Using Dogs For Protection And Personal Security

By Personal Security Editor

While most of us know having a dog for protective purposes isn't a new idea, we might be surprised to learn that facilities are cropping up for training our favorite friends to be our protection and help keep our families safe ...

Some pet owners already know what police forces have been suggesting for some time - that the loyal family dog is also an excellent crime deterrent. While most of us know having a dog for protective purposes isn't a new idea, we might be surprised to learn that facilities are cropping up for training our favorite friends to be our protection and help keep our families safe.

To ensure the dogs selected for the training program are sociable, the few kennels that deal in Family Protection Dogs in the US have strict criteria for acceptance. German Shepherd and Rottweiler pups are the breeds of choice, as these breeds have proven their intelligence and loyalty, qualities that are good for protection training programs. The dogs are picked based not only on their breed, but on the kind of upbringing they've received as well. Puppies that come from good environments ensure dogs that will be sociable and more compassionate to humans.

Dogs are house trained from four months on and receive protection training once they are a year old. Companies that provide personal protection dogs will usually fly anywhere in the world to deliver the pet, and of course, purchasing a trained dog for family protection can set you back quite a bit of money, approximately nine thousand dollars. A German Shepherd, the breed that mixes best with other dogs already living with the owner, can cost upwards of eight thousand dollars. The provider will offer a complete background and information about what a new owner can expect for follow-up care.

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