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Reading the label

Reading a trained protection dog ad

The word is everywhere and the standard behind it is nowhere.

German Shepherd sitting up in the grass

01Start with control

Iowa holds the owner liable for damage when a dog attacks, so how reliably you can control the dog is the practical limit on how strong a dog to take on. A dog that releases on command counts for more than a certificate.

02Levels of readiness

  • Household manners and dependable recall.
  • Public steadiness around traffic and other dogs.
  • Guided protection work overseen by a professional.
  • Performance you watched yourself.

03Reasonable requests

A fair seller will show the dog working, hand over training records and give you a reference.

German Shepherd sitting up in the grass
Calm contact with the handler says more than a show.

04Promises to question

If someone guarantees how a dog will act, ask what happens when it does not.

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