Affectionate Companions

Although Our Level III Executive Protection Dogs are usually chosen for their ability, neither their advanced ability nor their training lessens their ability to function as a family companion. Like our Level I and II dogs, our Executive Protection Dogs are much the same as a Labrador Retrievers or Golden Retrievers outside of protection - affectionate, friendly, loving family companions.

As a matter of fact the greater the level of ability the more confident a dog is in everyday life. Part of what we consider ability is the strength of their nervous system (in other words their ability to endure stress). The nervous system required to manage a violent attacker naturally must be extremely strong (sound). Outside of protection such strength or soundness in a dog enables them to see everyone as their best friend, unless told or shown otherwise.

Obedience and Manners

Their ability to respond to a single command, spoken in a gentle tone even from a distance, combined with manners customized to your specific needs, lifestyle and personal preferences will ensure yours is the ultimate "exclusive companion".

Protection

In protection our Level III Executive Protection Dogs are schooled first in the The Basics of Protection followed by Advanced Fighting Skills to provide the foundation needed to manage a violent threat (typical robbery or home invation).

Once the foundation is accomplished our Advanced Handler Protection Skills™ are taught including the Aggressive Alert, Directed Alert, Covert Alert, Attack, Directed Attack, Secure, Covert Secure, Protective Escape, search of home and property, Release, Recall (stop attack after already being sent) and Turn Off.

A comparison between programs including exercises is available at Training Program Comparison. For additional information as to the training please see Training Methods.

Fraction of a Second

If your dog is needed to do more than just present a deterrent based on appearance or a show of aggression then statistically the threat will be at close range and appear suddenly. Our experience with phone calls from around the country has certainly confirmed the same. Home invasions and robberies occur in the safest of communities. They happen to unsuspecting families. Almost always people are caught off guard suddenly and without a defense.

We developed our Advanced Handler Protection Skills™, and in turn Level III Executive Protection Training Program, as a solution to the challenges of these threats. The central exercise of this program is the Secure.

The Secure

When given the Secure command instantly your Level III Executive Protection Dog does three things: immediately comes to your side, turns on (goes from 0 to 10 instantly with aggression) and positions him or herself between you and anyone that is approaching. Your dog does this all while off leash and without restraint.

Your dog remains by your side, showing aggression and positioning him or herself between you and anyone that is approaching regardless of whatever you are doing. This includes whether you are standing still, sitting or lying down. If walking, the dog will perform whether you are walking forward, sideways or backwards. It doesn't matter.

The dog takes this exercise to such an extreme that if a person is approaching you from behind while you are walking down the street or across your yard the dog will turn around, face the person behind you, walk backwards by your side while showing aggression! Not only extremely function but a very convincing deterrent.

As part of making an educated decision we recommend reading additional information on Handler Protocol and the Challenges of 5/8 of a Second. It provides a realistic understanding of responding to a robbery or home invasion.

Prices

Price: US$18,500.00+

Custom Tailored Training

Your dog's training in obedience, protection and manners will be customized to meet your specific needs, lifestyle and personal preferences.

Personal Delivery

Included in the purchase of our Level III Executive Protection Dogs is the personal delivery of your dog anywhere within the United States. Our trainers will acclimate your new dog to your home and family. They will also provide a comprehensive program of handling instruction over 3 day period to ensure your dog responds to you on the same level as he or she responds to us.

Personal delivery is also available on an international basis. Deliveries outside of the United States are charged for the additional time required for travel.

For more information please see our Personal Delivery Section.