Humans have used dogs as loyal sidekicks for hundreds, if not thousands, of years and for various jobs ranging from farming to protection. Most people believe that the results will appear overnight when they start training a new dog. That after only just some sessions, your dog will be able to sit, lay, heel, and do anything else you ask. However, this is not how good dog training works. The owner must be trained in all training cases and on developing a relationship with a dog.
Even if you are the best dog trainer in the world, you cannot train a dog overnight, nor can you develop a relationship based on trust and respect that quickly. Proper dog training takes months, if not years, of consistent teaching and reinforcement. If you want your new canine family member to be a personal protection dog, the training will be even more rigorous.
Why Do You Need a Protection Dog?
Having a trained guard dog to protect you and your property can be beneficial in your personal life and if you own a business that requires extra security. Several home and business owners own security cameras to capture any criminal wrongdoing, but security cameras alone will not completely deter criminals. Protection dogs can be left alone in a home or store while their owners are away, acting as a frontline defense system. They can also be present when you or your family cannot act.
Dogs trained for protection act on certain trigger words and instincts, whether it was a burglary in your home or store or just a general uneasy feeling of being alone. Having a guard dog on standby for your home can deter potential intruders.
Popular Breeds of Protection Dogs
Some of the best dog breeds for protection include:
- American Bulldog
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Bullmastiff
- Doberman Pinscher
- German Shepherd
- Giant Schnauzer
- Rottweiler
- Staffordshire Terrier
- Tibetan Mastiff
Training Takes Time
It’s important to know that excellent training for basic commands begins in puppyhood and includes demonstrating and reinforcing the behaviors you want your dog to exhibit in the job your dog needs to do, as well as proper socialization. Before undergoing specialized training to become a protection dog, a dog must first master the fundamentals. Building engagement with the handler, environmental courage, muscle awareness, and so much more requires a significant amount of time.
Rushing your dog’s training will result in an improperly trained dog who causes more havoc and frustration than not training at all. Owners of dogs frequently fail to recognize that excellence takes time. It takes time and skill to train a dog for protection. The dog must not only learn how to bite but also how to fight and defend your family. Dogs also display fight or flight tendencies. The more training you instill in the dog, the less likely it will choose to flee in dangerous situations. This is why training your dog for protection requires you to invest proper time and be patient.
Training could last up to three years. The length of training will most likely be determined by the temperament of the dog as well as your own and your training objectives.
It could take 1-2 years to train your dogs to alert you of any suspicious threats by barking. While training to protect owners & property at all costs and how to subdue a suspect in any situation can take up to 2-3 years.
Summary
It is important to remember that a guard dog should not be treated differently from a regular pet dog. A guard dog requires the same level of care and love from family members. Having and training a guard dog is more than just a duty. This is because you have made an additional commitment to make the dog vigilant and protective, and a loving member of the family.
Training your dog on how to protect you and your property requires both you and your pet’s obedience and dedication. Selecting the right dog breed is also essential for training a good protection dog and should be thoroughly researched before making any final decision. You should also consider if this is the kind of dog you’re looking for? When dealing with pet dogs, this behavior and the type of training required can be a real issue. A majority of dog owners don’t want to own a dog that only responds to them. They want a dog that everyone in the family will enjoy.
About Prestige Protection Dogs
We strive to deliver the highest quality personal protection dogs for sale in the industry. With our protection dog trainers’ knowledge of breeds, obedience training, and protection training, we can provide you with a dog that will make you feel safe and secure in any circumstance.
Spencer Bowman is a well established business owner, breeder, obedience trainer, and protection dog trainer with over twelve years of professional experience. He is the founder and owner of Prestige Protection Dogs, where he specializes in developing elite working dogs and offering a personal protection dog for sale to qualified clients. Spencer is the first American to qualify for the French Ring selectives with a self bred and fully trained dog, Lycan, achieving an average score of 374 out of 400 across five trials. He has also successfully trained and supported multiple teams in Mondio Ring and French Ring disciplines.
