Protection Dog Training

Let’s face it: It’s a crazy world out there. A 2013 study showed that Americans are more worried about being victims of random acts of violence than foreign terrorism. People turn to different things for security, protection, or peace of mind. Some take self-defense training, add home security, and some have weapons. Many people, however, opt for getting a dog for protection. However, knowing if your dog has what it takes to complete our protection dog training program, is the first step.

The key difference between a guard dog and a protection dog is that a guard dog protects your things, like your house. A protection dog, on the other hand, is trained to protect you and your family. Many different types of dogs make good guard dogs, but not all dogs are well suited for providing protection. A key element of training a dog for protection is making sure that the dog has the appropriate temperament for the work. Contrary to popular belief, dogs that have received only limited human contact are not the type of dog you want for protection. Instead, extensively socialized dogs make better protectors. Similarly, many criminals avoid homes with large or intimidating dogs. However, if you are looking for true canine protection, your dog needs to be more than just a visual threat.

Your dog’s ability to do the work is innate, in its genes. Because not all dogs can do protection work, testing must be done to confirm whether your dog has what it takes. Here at Desert Sky K9, we only accept dogs into our protection program that will make excellent protectors. Many companies take any dog for protection training—but we take protection dog training a lot more seriously. Trying to train an ill-suited dog for protection is selling a false sense of security.