All dogs undergoing Personal Protection Training must first pass a temperament test to determine if the training is appropriate for the desired training.  Dogs not meeting our standards will not be accepted into our Personal Protection Dog training program.

Our Protection Dog training programs are all scenario based and include on and off-leash obedience training, handler protection, limited agility (depending on the level), and guarding objects. Specific tasks are taught to the dog based on client needs and the trainer’s recommendations.

LEVEL 1 Personal Protection Dog (PPD I)

This is the basic Personal Protection dog level.  The Level 1 dog is well suited for a family situation. Adults in the family, with some training and guidance, can handle this level of dog.

• Obedience: Level I Personal Protection Dogs have very good on-leash and off-leash obedience when working with an aggressor.
• Protection: A Level I Personal Protection Dog will have very good bite mechanics, which include a full mouth, hard, bite. The dog will be able to bite and negotiate a bite suit, to make leg to arm, arm to underarm, and back to front transfers. This dog will demonstrate control with a clear head when there is an engagement to the helper or aggressor. The dog will release the bite when the aggressor surrenders or on command. The dog will go into a bark-and-hold, which will keep the aggressor from acting out further.
• Control: The Level I Personal Protection Dog will have the controls in place to be able to be recalled by the handler after being sent after an aggressor. The dog will release on command from the bite. 
• Stopping power: The Level I Personal Protection Dog will have stopping power; able to stop an intruder, attacker, or abductor, whether on the bite or by his presence when he is on guard.

This is the intermediate Personal Protection dog level.  The Level 2 dog is well suited for a family situation, rural life, singles, and career people.

• Obedience: Level II Personal Protection Dogs have very good on-leash and off-leash obedience when working with an aggressor. We proof all obedience events with the dogs before they are delivered to their new home.
• Protection: Level II Personal Protection Dogs will have very good bite mechanics that include full-mouth, hard, bite. The dog will be able to bite and negotiate a bite suit to make leg to arm, arm to underarm, and back to front transfers. These dogs will demonstrate control with a clear head when there is an engagement to the helper or aggressor. The dog will release the bite when the aggressor gives up or the fight ends on command. The dog will go into a bark-and-hold, which will keep the aggressor from acting out further. If a person would get aggressive, again the dog would automatically engage the aggressor.
• In addition to the above training, several training skills are added in the Level II Personal Protection Dog.
• They are but not limited to:
  • Protect against abduction
  • Multiple Aggressors
  • Search Capability
  • Limited car-jacking defense

LEVEL 3 Personal Protection Dog (PPD III)

• In addition to the Level II training, several training skills are added in the Level III Personal Protection Dogs. The list includes but is not limited to:
  • Protect against child abduction
  • Multiple Aggressors under gun fire
  • Extensive Search Capability in many situations
  • Extensive Car Jacking capability
  • Optional training for explosive or narcotic detection
• Stopping power: Level III Personal Protection Dogs will be able to stop an intruder, multiple attackers or abductors, whether on the bite or by his presence when he is on guard.
• Extensive Scenario based training:  Level III Personal Protection. Dogs must go through many different scenarios before we can be certain the dog will perform under new and different situations. This scenario-based training is, in part, conversations with the owner and their expectations, and a foundational approach to this form of training.
  • The scenario-based training might include:
  • The ability to work in small confined areas like a car, motor home, bus or public transportation.
  • The ability to work with multiple handlers.
  • The extensive scenario based training will be determined from conversation with the new owner or security management team
• Protection against abduction:
  • This type of training brings us as close to reality based training as possible.
  • We set up as many situations where this scenario might occur. 
• Multiple aggressors: It is a fact that most crimes are committed by more than one person. The dog must be able to respond to more than one violent aggressor and defend against such attacks. The ability for the handler to control the dog becomes more important so we build the control on the dog for this type of situation.
• Search Capability: The dog will go into buildings and search for intruders. The dog will search the home thoroughly for signs of entry and alert the family accordingly. This would apply to back yards, garages, small warehouses, or other structures.
• Extensive Car Jacking Capability: Level III Personal Protection Dogs will have extensive car-jacking experience on a reality based training concept.
  • The dogs will be able to make a bite in or out of the car.
  • The dogs will be able to make a bite in or out of the car.
  • He will bite from the front or back seat and be able to engage from an open window.
  • The dog will guard and defend the car.
  • With a Level III Personal Protection Dogs he will be expected to fight in or out of a car and engage with force on multiple aggressors and work with others defending against the attack.
  • The dog will have great control in this situation.