Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years, bringing us joy and working side by side with us. There are no more loyal animals than our four-legged brothers. Dogs are known not only as loyal friends, but also as good guards, but only in cases where full and high-quality dog protection training is carried out.
When is it necessary to start protection training
Protection training begins in adulthood, but the dog is prepared for this from a puppy. This includes jumping, running, playing with a toy and a grip. Correct work with a puppy and a toy strengthens the “prey instinct”, forms the correct grip, and the dog is accustomed from childhood to slight pressure and impact during play. To effectively train a dog for protection, it must undergo an obedience course, have certain skills, which include:
- movement at the leg;
- command “come to me”;
- commands “lie down”, “sit”, “give”.
Without these basic skills, there will be no correct work on protection, because the dog will not be able to do what it has not been trained. For example, after biting the decoy, the dog should drop the sleeve on the command “give”, but how will it do this if such a command was not worked out in advance.
Goals of training for protection
An important parameter is the purposes for which the dog is planned to be trained. Protection training can be:
- sport (IPO, Mondioring),
- applied (companion dog-bodyguard)
- guard service (training a dog for protection).
The dog owner must clearly understand why he needs a protective dog and what functions it should perform.
Our team of professional dog handlers will teach your pet to protect you and your loved ones, will find an approach to any dog, will help you (as the owner) to master the skills of working for protection with your pet.
The importance of training balance
Let’s imagine that you are training the interrupted attack technique. Here, the person involved in the defense training is the criminal, to whom the dog runs, and then retreats on command: naturally, a quick start and an unquestioning return on command. But there may be a situation when the dog performs all these actions sluggishly or, on the contrary, bites the person. Then you will have to mechanically open your mouth. All this can happen due to the wrong balance of training.
Only professional courses for ZKS dogs will help to avoid such problems. We employ experienced dog handlers who have developed their own training methods. Trainers use different styles, methods and philosophies of dog training, trying to find an individual approach.
What to consider during training?
Teaching a dog to protect its owner is not an easy task that requires patience and the right methods. It is equally important to consider a number of parameters:
- Character. The dog may already have a well-developed “prey instinct” from childhood and a minimized desire to cuddle with strangers, which is inherent in many puppies. Confident persistence in achieving the motivational object, motivation and instincts are also important.
- Ability of the dog. This includes its skills, abilities and abilities. If the dog runs, jumps and lies down with ease, then it will be much easier with training.
- Relationship between the pet and the trainer. The animal must obey, but not show aggression in the event of conflicts. An important parameter is trust. Fear of the trainer can significantly complicate training.
- Physical condition. Obviously, dogs for protection and security should not have diseases, excess weight, and should be active.
Meeting these criteria makes training possible.
Our advantages
The KINOLOG dog training center conducts first-class courses for training dogs to protect themselves. Our specialists are ready to teach the animal to retrieve the handler’s and a stranger’s item, to guard the specified item while refusing food, as well as to protect the trainer and attack the offender. We also train escort dogs.
Our center’s clients can choose the time and place when it is convenient for them to conduct classes. We work with dogs of all breeds and ages. The training programs at the training center are constantly being improved. Free consultations are available to clients. Get support when you need it! The center has several instructors who can simulate various situations.
Call us by phone or leave a request on the website. Managers will be happy to answer all your questions. Make your pet a loyal and effective protector.
