Personal safety and the safety of loved ones are critical concerns. With this, there’s an interest in protection dogs—a unique and effective way to ensure security at home and in external environments ...

How reliable are dog trainers and “academies” that are present on social media? Torsten Bencke, a dog trainer from Hamburg, was a trainer for protection dogs for more than fourteen years. Today, he ...

An excellent guard dog is not defined only by size. And it’s not just about the loudest bark. True canine guardians share a few critical and non-negotiable traits: intelligence, quiet confidence, ...

Greene prefers staff with no prior dog training experience because it’s easier to teach them her methodology and ensure consistent dog training. As long as potential staffers have a strong work ethic ...

Mike Israeli owns Delta K9 Academy, which offers a program to train dogs to become protectors to their owners. The highest-level dog training program there can cost between $65K to $150K and can take ...