The German Pinscher Dog Breed

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The German Pinscher is a lean, muscular dog of medium size. It has a short coat that is most commonly black with tan markings, although red, blue and fawn varieties exist. The breed is thought to be a descendant of early European herding and Guard Dogs, and shares a common lineage with other Pinscher types breeds such as the Doberman. Also, common to Pinscher breeds, is the practice of cropping the dog's ears and docking its tail. The resulting pointed ears and stubby tail are supposed to improve the dog's localized hearing, and prevent the tail from interfering with the dog's work. However, the discomfort caused by such procedures has caused these practices to be banned in some countries. Dogs with cropped ears or a docked tail are also sometimes barred from participating in dog shows.

Traditionally, the breed's primary working role was to hunt rats and vermin on German farms. Some German Pinschers are still kept as ratters today, but most are simply house pets. Owners keeping them as house pets should keep in mind that they retain the instinct to hunt vermin, and will attempt to do so if left off-lead. German Pinschers are also very watchful and somewhat territorial. They often make good watch dogs. However, their temperament and size prevent them from becoming effective Protection Dogs or Executive Protection Dogs.

The German Pinscher was a rare breed outside of Europe. Following the Second World War, the breed nearly vanished as many German dogs succumbed to famine in the years following the war. In the 1950s, Werner Jung, the supervisor of the Pinscher and Schnauzer Club in Germany, revived the breed from its few remaining survivors. Unfortunately, due to the limited gene pool from which the breed was revived, many German Pinschers suffer from a variety of hereditary diseases such as cataracts, hip and elbow displaysia, and cardiac disease. Today, the breed is uncommon in North America, but is slowly gaining in popularity. Many German Pinschers are now bred in Australia, and exported to kennels around the world.

Traveling With Your Protection Dog

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Knowing how to travel with your protection dog is an absolute necessity. After all, your dog cannot protect you from home while you and your family are miles away. No matter how you plan to travel, the first thing you should do is ensure that you have an appropriately sized dog crate. There should be enough room in the crate for your dog to stand up and turn around comfortably. German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds are all medium to large sized dogs, and you should buy your dog's crate accordingly.

Traveling by car is perhaps the least complicated. If it's your car, you can place your dog in it how you please. However, to keep your dog safe, it is recommended that your dog be inside of a secured crate. A van or pickup truck are ideal vehicles, as they provide enough space to properly rest your dog's crate. If your pickup truck has an open bed, be sure that your dog's crate is well secured and will not move about during travel.

Traveling by public transit, such as a bus or train, can be legally complicated. The majority of buses and trains in the united states do not permit pets on board. However, working dogs who are registered as service dogs are, by law, permitted in all public areas. This includes buses, trains and even airports. Your Personal Protection Dogs is not a pet, and under certain circumstances, it can be legally registered as a service dog. Unfortunately, many people do not fully understand the law regarding service dogs, and may attempt to deny you and your dog access to a public area if you do not have a visible physical disability. In the United States, Federal law states that service dogs and their owners cannot be denied access to any public area, regardless of whether the dog aids a person with a physical disability, such as a guide dog, or performs another function, such as a protection dog. If you are outside of the United States, it is important that you familiarize yourself with local laws regarding service dogs.

Traveling by plane is perhaps the most complicated. If your dog is legally registered as a service dog in the United States, it will be allowed to accompany you in the cabin of the plane. If you are traveling to another country, be aware of that country's laws and how they might react to you bringing your protection dog into their airport. If your Protection Dogs is not registered as a service dog, it will be required to ride in a crate, in the cargo area. In either case, it is advisable to purchase your ticket in advance, and inform the airline that you will be traveling with your dog.

Protection Dog Sadie, a California Girl

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Sadie has been with us on her own for a couple of days of days now, and I could not be happier. John and Andrew stayed here in California for a few days to help us learn how to take care of Sadie. She is a powerful animal, not just in her strength, but with her intelligence as well. So we wanted to make sure we knew everything we could to help her thrive and remain stimulated in this new environment. They taught myself, my husband, and our children the commands and how to convey them properly. In addition, Andrew sat with us for a good portion of the day, giving us information on how to maintain a trained protection dog’s diet and exercise regimens. It is a lot to take in, but everything is falling into place quite well and I know that we can do this.

I think the most amazing part of welcoming Sadie into our family is seeing her with our children. Ever since they learned a personal protection dogs would soon become ours, the excitement did not stop. For the past few weeks that is all we heard about, countless questions from their two mouths. I knew that they would welcome Sadie with open arms, but I wasn’t completely sure how she would react. Much to my surprise, from the very moment we brought them together the entire energy in the room changed.

CCPD assured me that their German Shepherds are socialized from the time they are puppies, with children and other animals too. So I was hopeful that this introduction would go smoothly. Thankfully, when we brought our kids into the room with Sadie, you could immediately see the connection. Sadie’s eyes completely lit up as she ran over to greet them without any hesitation and our children embraced her with happy hearts. From that point on until now I have seen a beautiful relationship start to form, one that will only continue to become stronger. Sadie is already more than just a protection dogs, she is family. 

Grooming Your Guard Dog

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The grooming requirements of a dog are largely dependent on both the breed, and the type of coat. For your dog guard, grooming will be largely based on these two factors. However, considering that the German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois are two of the most common breeds used as guard dogs, and that both share nearly identical grooming requirements, the following grooming tips should apply to the many guard dog owners with either of these two breeds.

Both the German Shepherd and the Belgian Malinois are considered relatively low-maintenance breeds of dog. Of course, this does not mean that regular grooming can be completely avoided. Both breeds will shed lightly year-round. It is advised that you brush your guard dog at least twice a week to prevent the fur from matting. Both of these breeds also shed seasonally.

This means that twice a year, over the course of a couple weeks, they will shed profusely in order to rid themselves of their winter or summer undercoat, and allow the next season's undercoat to grow in. This may be a good time to bathe your dog. Baths should only be given once or twice per year in order to prevent the natural oils in the fur and skin from drying out. The removal of fur during seasonal shedding can sometimes be made easier when the fur is almost, but not completely, dry after bathing.

Keeping your guard dog well groomed is essential to keeping it healthy, strong and able to defend. With just a little effort, you can keep your dog's coat healthy and clean.

Clipping Your Protection Dogs Nails

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Trimming your dog’s nails is one of the most basic procedures in canine grooming. Your dog’s nails will continue to grow over time, just as human nails do. Unlike human nails, a dog’s nails are in frequent contact with rough surfaces, such as concrete. While this does help to keep them at an appropriate length, they are more likely to break or splinter, which can lead to painful infections. If you can hear your Protection Dogs nails clicking against hard floors,

Trimming the nails is very simple to do, but a few considerations should be kept in mind. First of all, be wary of cutting the nails too short. There is a blood vessel that runs down the center of the nail know as “the quick”. Cutting into the quick will cause bleeding. If you see a small black patch in the center of the nail as you cut, you’re hitting the end of quick. Hitting the end of the quick is okay, but be very careful not to cut any shorter. As the nails grow, the quick will grow with them, so it is best to trim the nails regularly to prevent this from happening. Regular clipping will actually cause the quick to become shorter, meaning you’re less likely to hit it.

To clip your Personal Protection Dogs nails, you will want to use canine nail clippers. They are very easy to find, and should be available at any nearby pet store for a reasonable price. Note that human nail clippers, or other sharp devices not intended for canine paws, will not work, and could damage the nail. You will also want to keep an antihemmoragic nearby to stop bleeding, in case you clip too short and hit the quick. Styptic pens or powder will work well for this purpose. You should clip at a 45 degree angle, while holding the paw firmly. If your Executive Protection Dogs nails are dark, and you cannot see the quick visually, you should consider making a series of small clips until you hit the black mark that indicates the end of the quick.

Depending on the amount of time your dog spends on sidewalks and other rough surfaces, your dog’s nails may be kept naturally short. A Elite Protection Dog that spends a lot of time accompanying you on the street may not necessarily need their nails clipped at all. However, it is a good idea to keep your dog accustomed to the routine of clipping. Whether you have a German Shepherd, a Belgian Malinois, a the process of nail trimming is more or less the same. It doesn’t take long, and it’s relatively easy to do.

Police Protection Dog Training

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Police forces all over the world use specially Trained Protection Dogs for a variety of purposes. Every role in a police force is important, and each helps to enforce the law and protect citizens in its own way; however, tactical police work is often considered the most physically and mentally demanding of all tasks. Engaging a dangerous criminal requires an incredible amount of bravery and teamwork. The end goal of any confrontation is to end the situation with as few injuries and casualties as possible.

When you introduce a poorly trained canine into a dangerous situation, it can make an already bad situation much worse. Proper training can mean a huge difference between a dog that endangers lives versus a dog that can save them. The single most important part of training a dog for tactical police work is to make sure it is trained to handle real danger in real situations. One aspect of this is to train for work with gunfire. During a confrontation, there is a very real chance that guns may be used by both the suspect as well as police officers. A poorly trained dog will immediately become confused and disoriented by such a situation, and will become a danger to all involved. On the other hand, a properly trained dog will be unaffected by the noise and commotion, will stay on target, and will be able to disarm the suspect efficiently.

Of course, there’s more to working effectively with a tactical police dog than having a dog that’s trained properly. The officers involved must also be able to work efficiently with the dog. The handler is responsible for ensuring that the officers involved know what to expect, and how the dog has been trained to react to different situations. This is especially important when introducing canine units into police forces who may not have any prior experience working with police dogs.

Canine protection is not a game. It takes a well-trained police protection dog, be it a German Shepherd protection dogs, Belgian Malinois protection dogs or Dutch Shepherd, to work effectively with a police force and to help ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Welcome Home Sadie!

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She is finally here! This morning around ten, the doorbell rang and I sat there for a few moments stunned with excitement. My husband opened the door and two trainers from Command Control Protection Dogs were standing there. We introduced ourselves and invited them in, smiles and laughter filled the room right away. They told us that Sadie was in the van but wanted to give us a few moments to prepare for the introduction. After getting to know Andrew and John for a little while, I felt completely at ease because of how kind they were. I knew that we had chosen the perfect company to purchase personal protection dogs.

During our chat, they explained how they would introduce Sadie to us, and our home. Andrew assured us that everything would be just fine, because he knew Sadie extremely well. He personally trained her through the program and had spent mostly every day with her since she was just five weeks old. They walked out to the van and I took one last deep breath. We stayed inside but as soon as they opened the door, I could see her. She was absolutely beautiful, one of the most incredible German Shepherd Protection dogs I’ve ever seen. John walked with her around the front of the house, letting her smell all of the scents and then brought her to the front door.

I realized that she was not on a leash and suddenly it hit me once more that she was a trained protection dog. Of course I knew this the whole time, but in those few moments seeing how well behaved she is, was amazing. I grabbed my husband’s arm as they walked through the front door. First John, then Andrew and finally Sadie. She looked up at me and I couldn’t help but smile, as crazy as it sounds I felt like I knew her, even though that was the first time we met. Sadie stayed right beside Andrew, until he gave her the command to approach us. Slowly she walked up and started to sniff us, I knelt down and let her smell my hand. Once I felt like she was comfortable, I reached out to pet her and quickly ended up hugging her. It was like everything I had been waiting for was finally here and I just felt so grateful to have Sadie right in front of me.