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Reading the label

What a trained protection dog claim should prove

Sellers use the phrase constantly. Buyers should ask what stands behind it.

German Shepherd on a leash playing with its handler

Control comes first

With a bite statute that does not wait for a bad history, a dog that returns and releases on command is the best protection for its owner too.

Levels of training

  • Household manners and recall.
  • Public steadiness around traffic, crowds and dogs.
  • Directed protection work run by a professional.
  • Performance you have seen with your own eyes.

What to ask for

A live demonstration, written training records and a past customer to call. Titles help, but they are one clue among several.

German Shepherd lying on a patio floor
Easy handler contact beats a flashy show.

No guarantees

No one can promise how a living animal behaves under stress. This site does not, and a seller who does deserves questions.

Living in Washington and ready to talk?

Send K9PN your Washington ZIP code and what the dog would be for. A professional who works near you can follow up.

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