Morning
Begin where the day begins.
Doors, feeding, family movement, school departures, vehicles, and the first transitions of the day.
Kobe settling in with his new family
after an attempted home invasion.Established 1996
after an attempted home invasion.Established 1996
Personal Delivery
Personal Delivery of a CPI Protection Dog: Within three days, the new home feels familiar.
Your investment includes personal delivery to your home and three days of in-home instruction with you and your dog. We do not limit delivery to a sterile session in the backyard or a few rehearsed commands indoors. We work where the family actually lives.
Begin a Private ConversationThe Real Transition
We recreate the life the dog is joining.
Before delivery, CPI already understands the people, animals, property, routines, travel, and expectations within the household. Once the dog arrives, those details become the delivery plan.
We move through the actual doors, vehicles, rooms, routes, and transitions the dog will experience after we leave. The goal is not a polished demonstration. The goal is a dog that understands how to live and work with its new handlers in context.
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Hands-on instruction throughout your family’s day.
Personal delivery follows the household’s rhythm so handling becomes clear during ordinary moments, not only during formal training.
Midday
Work through the active hours.
Property boundaries, staff, visitors, public environments, errands, exercise, and quiet time.
Evening
Settle into family life.
Children, other animals, shared rooms, arrivals, rest, and the routines that close the day.
Beyond the Property
The route matters as much as the residence.
If daily life includes school runs, elevators, offices, restaurants, ranch roads, private aviation, or busy city streets, delivery includes the relevant environments. CPI observes the new handler, refines communication, and helps the dog understand how the same standards apply wherever the family goes.
The First 72 Hours
Three days of guided real life.
The pace is deliberate. Each day gives the dog and household more responsibility while CPI remains close enough to observe, coach, and refine.
01
Orientation and relationship
The dog learns the new people, rooms, property, boundaries, and daily cues. CPI gives the household one clear handling language and establishes the first routines together.
02
The routine under guidance
The family begins leading the actual day. Children, animals, visitors, vehicles, property movement, and public environments are introduced or refined as they naturally arise.
03
Independence and refinement
The client handles while CPI observes, corrects small details, and rehearses the situations that matter most. We leave the family with a clear plan and direct support for the questions that follow.
The Full Household
The dog learns the whole picture.
A successful placement includes more than the primary handler. We thoughtfully acclimate the dog to children, other dogs, cats, household staff, regular guests, and, when relevant, horses or livestock. We establish what belongs, what requires neutrality, and how the family will guide those relationships.
PeopleChildren, spouses, relatives, staff, and guests
AnimalsDogs, cats, horses, pets, and livestock
PropertyDoors, gates, boundaries, kennels, and barns
MovementVehicles, travel, arrivals, and departures
The Standard at Home
By the time we leave, the dog feels at home and the family handles with confidence.
Across the three days, the dog experiences the household in motion and the family handles real situations with CPI beside them. Delivery is complete only when the household is comfortable, confident, and in clear control of the dog.
Three daysOn-site integration included
At your homeUnited States and most international locations
For the dog’s lifeDirect CPI support continues
Delivery Questions
What families ask before we arrive.
Personal delivery is designed to make the transition clear, calm, and practical. These answers explain what happens before, during, and after a CPI protection dog joins your household.
What if I am worried I will not bond with the dog?
That is a common concern, but CPI does not typically see it become a problem. Working-line German Shepherds naturally look for a relationship with their person. During personal delivery, Alex guides that transfer through daily handling, praise, affection, structure, and time together. Many clients feel as though the dog has been part of the family much longer than a few days.
What happens if the protection dog needs more training before delivery?
CPI does not rush a dog to meet an arbitrary date. If the dog would benefit from additional finishing work, we communicate that and adjust the schedule. The dog’s readiness and the family’s long-term success matter more than forcing a delivery date.
Does CPI support clients after delivery?
Alex and Abby provide continued support throughout your dog’s life, with personal guidance by phone, text, and video. CPI intentionally limits placements so that this close involvement continues long after delivery.
How should protection dog training be maintained after delivery?
Training is maintained through normal life. Use the commands CPI teaches you, keep expectations clear, and reinforce household boundaries. Life does not need to become a constant obedience session. The goal is consistent handling that keeps known commands reliable and the dog easy to live with.
Can protection dogs travel, visit vacation homes, or go on boats?
Yes. Travel, multiple homes, boats, ranches, offices, and other regular environments should be discussed early. CPI uses those details to select the right dog and prepare it around the client’s real life before delivery.
Where should a protection dog sleep at night?
A crate can be useful for the first night or two while the dog settles in. After that, many clients transition the dog to a bed in the bedroom or another place that suits the household. For protection, CPI generally prefers the dog near the owner rather than stationed at the front door.
How should a protection dog be introduced to existing dogs?
Slowly and deliberately. CPI guides the first introductions during delivery instead of turning the dogs loose and hoping for the best. They may be walked together first, allowed to settle, and gradually introduced in a controlled way. The first experience matters.
Begin With Your Life
Tell Alex what the dog will need to understand at home.
Share the people, animals, property, travel, and daily routines that matter most. Those details shape both the recommendation and the final delivery.