8.5K views · 4.8K reactions | We train and practice consistently, building skills step by step until the dog is ready to demonstrate and prove their understanding. During our sessions, we often have someone explaining what we’re doing, the terminology we use, and why it matters alongside a short demonstration from one of our fun obedience sessions. #protectiondogsworldwide #germanshepherd #obedience #training #dog | Protection Dogs Worldwide | Facebook

Key Skills for Your Personal Protection Dog (PPD) 🐾👇1. Obedience is #1 priority! 1. A reliable PPD must prioritize obedience above all else. 2. Holding Objects Helps Relaxation **Letting your PPD hold objects relaxes their mind and improves nose-breathing—critical for protection work. 3. **Include the Whole Family** Involve your family in daily activities. PPDs often bond with one person, so ensuring they’re comfortable with everyone is key. 4. **Jogging Reinforces Obedience** Simple activitie

The Importance of Handling Skills While people are naturally drawn to the exciting parts of protection work, the covert sleeves, realistic scenarios, and “real” demonstrations , none of that is possible without proper handling. Teaching clients how to correctly work and control their dog is paramount, both for safety and long-term success. That’s why we start with fun, engaging sessions on the sleeve, focusing on handling, commands, and clear communication between handler and dog. These sessions