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PERSONAL DEFENSE DOG TRAINING
Leighton Oosthuisen, Leighton Oosthuisen   What is a Partners Defense Dog
Partners Personal Defense Dogs are there to protect you and your family. Some are trained to respond to certain threats, scenarios and behaviors. Some are trained to challenge, bark and hold a suspect, until law enforcement arrive. They are trained to bite when justified, and to hold until told to release by the handler.
Partners Personal Protection dogs live with their families, inside their homes, and become a part of the family.
When you train a Personal Protection dog with us, you are getting a dog that is held to a higher standard than police dogs.

Leighton Oosthuisen, Protection dog looking after his master. Safety, guard, security, Training a protection dog, K9		   How are Protection dogs trained?

There are two training approaches:

In the first, dogs are sourced from carefully selected candidates, and put through an intensive training program before being matched with prospective clients.
Depending on the requirements, training may take up to six months, and can cost thousands of dollars.

In the second approach, the client provides the dog, which can be the family pet. Depending on the needs of the client, and the capabilities of the dog, this can be a longer process, or just a simple three to fourweek program.

Personal Protection dogs also need constant practice.
This allows them to remain sharp and responsive to potential situations. When your family's life is at stake, we believe in maintaining a high level of control and obedience. We also demand total control of your dog, to limit liability concerns. Our dogs are trained to stop on command, and to protect on command. You and your family need to believe in your dog - at all times!

Leighton Oosthuisen has been training personal protection dogs for more than 30 years. He was an instructor in the military and law enforcement, as well as a consultant for the industrial security and anti-terrorism industry.
Protection, security dog, guard dogs, Leighton Oosthuisen   What our dogs don't do!
Personal Protection dogs are not there to look after your car, land or business. They are NOT guard dogs, and are not permitted to be tied up or tethered.
If you are looking for a dog to guard your business or yard, we recommend you contact security companies.
Our dogs are held to a very high standard, and can only be used for the purpose for which they were trained.
While these conditions sound onerous, they are for the safety and welfare of your dog and your family.
Training a personal protection dog, security, guard, Leighton Oosthuisen   What are the requirements?

We believe in setting a high standard when it comes to Personal Protection dogs. Again depending on the specific needs, dogs undergo very intense and advanced training, and handlers are required to do the same.
Handlers also undergo months of training in obedience, control and agitation work. Annual refresher classes are also required.
If you are going to be away on vacation, we suggest your dog stay with us for the period you are away. This prevents problems with pet sitters and boarding kennels losing control and doing something stupid.
Aggressive, dangerous, bad dog, protection training   Will my dog become aggressive?
Absolutely not! Aggression, insecurity and out of control behavior are FORBIDDEN in personal protection training.
IF dogs display aggressive behavior, they will be moved back to obedience training, and must pass strict control testing before being allowed back into protection.
It should be noted the same criteria applies to handlers.
Dog holding suspect   So how does it work?

Again, two approaches:

In the first, we can locate a dog for the client, based on their requirements.The dog then attends our training school, where they are trained in obedience, defense and agitation.

In the second approach, you the Clients povides a candidate for training. This can be your pet, or a dog you obtain on your own. We can assist with this selection process.
We then evaluate this dog, and if he or she passes, place him in a our training program.


When we assist in locating a suitable candidate, please notewe charge a fee to cover our time, as this process can be exhausting and sometime frustrating.
The client has the final decision in selecting a suitable dog.
Programs are designed around the client requirements, and incorporate family, home conditions and potential problem areas.
Training takes place while the candidate stays at Partners, and includes obedience, control, bitework and scenarios practice.
Training programs last a minimum of 6 weeks, and can take up to 18 weeks.
Actual time and cost depend on the dogs capabilities, and the requirements of the client.
dog protecting girl on ground   CONTINUING EDUCATION

For most people, the primary reason for having a personal protection dog is SECURITY.
At Partners we believe in perfection, training and practice create an educated and well informed client.
Therefore, we require TRANSITION training, where the client, family and staff are properly trained in the use of the protection dog.
We also require CONTINUING education of everyone involved. Dogs and people alike become complacent, and forget the basics. Initially monthly, and then annual, training sessions are needed to keep everyone sharp.
Anything less would be false security!
group of dogs undergoing protection training   COSTS

Actual training costs depend on client requirements and abilities of the dog.

A guideline would be as follows:
Level 1 Basic Protection $3000.00
Level 2 Intermediate Protection $6,000.00
Level 3 Advanced Protection $10,000
Level 4 VIP Defense dog $20,000 and up
Costs include Obedience, Camp and Transition training.
They do not include the cost of the dog or Continuing Education of the handler, dog or additional staff.

The cost of us to evaluate a potential protection dog is from $100 to $200, depending on the duration of the evaluation.
Bad girl waiting in bushes, training protection, security, guard, defense, dogs.   Arranging an interview

Now that you have seen what is involved in owning a protection dog, you will have a better understanding of how awesome it is to know your family is safe.

We welcome your contacting us to arrange an appointment.

Contact us at 480-595-6700,
or email Leighton
 
       
 
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