We believe that to develop a protection dog regardless of the disciplines (i.e. sports, personal, or law enforcement work) requires a good foundation training and some skills work. How the dog behaves or performs in real life pretty much depend on to these two fundamentals.

At Real K-9, dogs will be trained to negotiate in different type of environments and distractions, different type of equipments thus focusing on man-orientation. Although, some may perceived a protection dog as merely a biting machine, but a good protection dog must also be trained in obedience, calm and stable.

The dog will be taught to recognize a threat towards their owner or handler. We will refine it's natural protection instinct to provide owner controlled, defense for themselves and their property. Although some dogs do not readily show aggression, they do possess the ability to protect their owners and their owner's property. This form of training prepares the dog to defend his/her owner on command by naturally enhancing the dogs suspicion level and building their confidence.

Before dogs are put into training, they must undergo a rigorous evaluation and assessment. For this reason, they should be both physically and mentally developed to demonstrate their true potential or non cost-effective rejects will occur in all procured stock. Evaluation will include testing of dog's sociability, nerves, drives, hardness, focus and attention span and others.

The following is a guideline for breed age selection:

• Spaniels - 10 months and above
• Labradors - 12 months and above
• German Shepherds - 12 months and above
• Malinois/Dutch Shepherd - 12 months and above
• Dobermanns - 12 months and above
• Rottweilers - 18 months and above