Protection Dogs

I never thought I would see the day where I would actually need or want a protection dog. It isn't for me...it's for my mom and their farm. An unfortunate incident happened where my parents did a really nice thing for a boy who was abandoned by his family. I won't go into detail, this isn't the place for it, but I will say that what he did is unfathomable. My family now feels a protection dog is necessary for my mom.

I have spent several days talking to trainers and researching dogs. As anyone would guess, protection dogs can be very dangerous...a loose cannon if you will. I have heard real horror stories about them. Because of this, I have been wary of everyone I talk to and have asked every question you can think of.

We found a trainer, who is also a professor of international business and entrepreneurship, who we would like to work with. I was very impressed with his background; I liked that he would be around to help my parents should they need it; and we love the dog he recommended named, Baly.



They will be getting her on the 14th from Germany. We would be getting her sooner, but we are leaving for Florida and she needs to spend her first days at the farm exclusively with my parents.

She is 3 years old, she is titled in Schutzhund - level 1...has KKL1. She is off leash and will even heel next to you as you command it. She is beautiful.

When getting a protection dog, you need to make sure they have great family lines, reliable and confident temperament (titled) and that the trainer you are buying from is legit and would follow up with guidance should you need it. You have to make sure they are socialized with kids and other animals if you are around them a lot.

I can't wait to meet her!

Tags: Protection Dogs, German Shepard, Germany imports, Schutzhund