Our Method

Raised with us

How we raise them

• Every dog is carefully selected from reputable breeders or bred in our own programme.
• They grow up in our home as part of our family, living in a large pack of dogs, so they become fluent in “dog language” and get along with other dogs.
• They are socialised with people, children and other dogs, and taught not to react to other dogs on walks.
• The first two years lay the foundation for the dog’s whole life, so we never skip steps.
• Hips and elbows are X-rayed on every dog.

Protection training

How we train protection

Protection training is an art and a science, and it takes years to master. Our dogs learn step by step with a trained helper:

• Confidence: we build the dog up gradually, so it stays confident under pressure rather than fearful.
• The grip: where and when to bite, and why a full, calm grip matters instead of biting anywhere or shaking.
• The out: letting go on command, every time.
• Real-life scenarios: a dog that bites a sleeve on the training field won’t automatically protect you at home. The context is completely different, so we train in situations as close to real life as possible.

Your dog loves and trusts you, which is exactly why owners can’t do their own dog’s bite work. Facing an intimidating stranger takes a different kind of courage, and it has to be built by people who know how.

How we train

Balanced, reward-based and low-stress

We believe in balanced, reward-based training methods. We have dedicated our careers to finding ways to train these dogs with as little stress as possible.

The dog world, like the horse world, still has people stuck in old ways of doing things. There are better, more modern and more humane ways, and we make sure our dogs always enjoy their training.