Rottweilers are one of the best known and most popular dog breeds used for guarding and protection work. Developed in Germany, its original roles were to drive cattle to markets and guard its owner and family. While historically more used for unsupervised guarding, Rottweilers are now enjoying somewhat of a…
A number of the most popular breeds used for protection and guarding work have roots in herding and shepherding. These include German, Belgian, and Dutch Shepherds, the Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer, and livestock guardians such as the Turkish Kangal. Many of the…
We are often asked why our family protection dogs justify their cost when potential buyers could instead rehome a former police or military working dog. These types of dogs are completely different, and it would be inappropriate and even irresponsible to try and repurpose a retired police or military working…
Scent is a dog’s strongest sense. Dogs process the world around them through their noses similarly to how humans use their eyes, but this is seldom understood and properly engaged by the majority of owners. Allowing your dog to use its scent more is one of the easiest way you…
Crate Training is the process of introducing your dog to what is effectively a modern day indoor kennel. Doing so has many benefits including helping accelerate housetraining, providing a dog with a safe and comforting space, and potentially being useful when managing their behaviour. Crate training is highly recommended,…
One of the factors which most distinguishes dogs from wolves is their uncommon intelligence and ability to learn. Although other animals have a high capacity for learning and even creative problem solving, dogs are unique in how their capabilities have been developed alongside humans in a way which ultimately serves…
Although we are a company primarily specialising in training dogs for family and personal protection, this type of work naturally overlaps with the home environment. We strongly believe that dogs should be allowed to enjoy life as a pet, and for this reason advise against keeping them outside in kennels…
In recent years, Protection Dogs Worldwide has restarted training and selling working Rottweilers as family protection dogs. These magnificent dogs are true working animals, and we have been fortunate enough to find well-bred lines we are confident meet the demands of family protection work. Working Rottweilers can…
One of the more common questions we receive is whether or not protection dogs can double up and act as a service dog too. Before answering, we must first define what a service dog is. Here, we understand the term as referring to a dog which has been specially trained…
Dogs are recognised as being one of the most intelligent animals. Their working potential clearly demonstrates this as dogs have been used to herd livestock, guard people, hunt, and even support the disabled with daily tasks for thousands of years. Not dissimilarly to humans, dogs can become bored quickly unless…
