What makes the best family protection dog?

The training and work of a family protection dog is both widely misunderstood and stereotyped. Our final product is often confused with untrained guard dogs working off instincts and without a handler’s direction, when in reality we are aiming for something far more sophisticated.

The best family protection dogs combine temperamental stability with intelligence and trainability, courage, friendliness, playfulness, and a good work drive. Rather than reactivity and aggression towards strangers, we are instead looking for protective dogs who understand the difference between those they do not know and those who are genuine threats, and can be trained to respond appropriately. We are also mindful that a family protection dog will act as a companion and pet, so must be able to integrate and assimilate into home settings.

While we work with a range of breeds including German and Malinois Belgian Shepherds, Cane Corsos, Giant Schnauzers, Dobermanns, and Rottweilers, an individual dog’s characteristics and temperament are always the most important factors for us. Where appropriate, we have had great success training and placing Boxers and Great Danes as well, and are open to working with any potentially suitable dog.

For more information about our offer and the dogs we train, please email info@protectiondogsworldwide.com.