Personal protection dog training

Unlike the other types of training that we offer that are not breed specific, there are certain breeds of dogs that are better suited to this type of training than others. Without doubt, our first choice of dog would be a German Shepherd but we have had many Rottweilers, Mastiffs, Belgian Shepherds, Dobermans and Labradors that have made the grade.

 

All dogs whether our own or customers dogs sent for training undergo assessment to determine their suitability prior to receiving this training. This assessment tests not only the dog's courage but also its temperament, as an even temperament is in my belief the key to a good personal protection dog.

 

Typically, personal protection training normally takes 6-8 weeks.

 

Following training of the dog, the existing or new owner is put through a handover course where they will be taught the fundamentals of dog handling. This handover in the case of someone purchasing a trained dog from us, also acts as an introduction to their new dog and a chance for the dog and handler to start the bonding process.

 

The handler is shown how to utilise the dog's training to its best advantage and is taught how to control the dog in many different scenarios. In addition to field work and training with the dog, the handler will also be shown the best way to groom the animal and be coached in the basics of dog ownership i.e. feeding & exercise requirements etc.

 

This is also the time when the do's and don'ts of owning a dog trained in this way are discussed. We believe that this handover period is of paramount importance both to dog and handler, a feeling shared by many of our satisfied customers.

 

A Personal Protection dog in the wrong hands could be classed as a weapon, therefore, as a responsible company we take all steps reasonably possible to ensure that our dogs don't go to the wrong people.

 

Lastly, The Most Important Point 

Any dog requires feeding, walking, medical care, time and most important of all, love. If you have not the time or the inclination to provide man's best friend with these basic things, but are looking for some form of security, then I would suggest a Burglar Alarm, as they can survive on electricity alone.

Turbo the Dobermann warning off a potential assailant. Afra bred by David and Wendy Stafford at Heimdall Dobermanns practicing some criminal work at the A1 K9 training centre.
Enough warnings, Afra bites and holds the arm of Charles Wall at the A1 K9 training centre during a training session. Turbo of Heimdall Dobermanns has been taught to bite and hold the arm of an aggressor once commanded to do so by her handler..

 

The pictures above showAfra and Turbo, two Dobermann bitches that belong to David and Wendy Stafford of Heimdall Dobermanns. The pictures were taken during a work out at the A1 K9 training facility.

These bitches are great ambassadors for this noble breed as they not only the looks but the temperament and working ability to match.

Unfortunately many of the original working breeds have been diluted in the UK to such an extent that they are in many cases no longer able to perform the duties for which they were originally bred.

If you are looking to source a puppy to bring up as a pet and protector you would be well advised to seek a breeder who not only shows but also works their breed- working ability of the offspring is by no way guaranteed but you have a far greater chance of the pup born of working parents having the right attributesto work as it grows up than one born from pure show stock.