Delaware Protection Dogs
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Testing a trained protection dog claim

Few phrases in dog advertising mean less than this one.

German Shepherd in a blue harness panting happily

Start with control

Delaware makes the owner liable for harm the dog causes, so the practical limit on how strong a dog to take on is how reliably you can control it.

Levels of readiness

  • Reliable manners indoors.
  • Steady nerves in busy places.
  • Structured protection work by a credentialed trainer.
  • A live demonstration for you.

Reasonable requests

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

German Shepherd lying in grass looking at the camera
Steady behavior beside the handler is worth more than flash.

Promises to question

Behavior cannot be promised, so a guarantee should make you ask what stands behind it.

Live in Delaware and want to ask about a dog?

Send your Delaware ZIP code and what the dog would protect. A partner company that places protection dogs follows up.

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