Massachusetts Protection Dogs
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Reading the label

What a trained protection dog claim should prove

It is a favorite phrase in listings and a poorly defined one.

German Shepherd sitting up in the grass

01Control is the foundation

With complaint hearings and strict liability in the background, a dog that returns and releases on cue protects its owner too.

02Levels of readiness

  • Household manners and recall.
  • Public steadiness on city sidewalks and trails.
  • Directed protection work run by a professional.
  • Performance you saw yourself.

03Reasonable asks

A live demonstration, written training records and a past customer to phone.

German Shepherd sitting up in the grass
Easy contact with the handler says more than a show.

04Promises to question

No one can guarantee how a living animal behaves under stress. This site does not, and neither should a seller.

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