Buyer FAQ
Protection Dog FAQ
Straight answers to what buyers ask us most about trained personal protection dogs, from cost and safety to delivery and the health guarantee.
How much does a trained protection dog cost?
Our older puppies in training (dogs under a year old) start at $10,000. Our trained adult and young adult personal protection dogs start at $30,000 and go up to $150,000 depending on the level of the dog. See the price guide for what moves the price.
What is the difference between a personal protection dog and a guard dog?
A guard dog mostly deters by barking and territorial behavior. A personal protection dog is trained for obedience and controlled protection and is expected to be stable at home and around the public. Our dogs are trained in obedience on and off leash, controlled protection work, and proofing around vehicles, crowds and distraction.
Are your protection dogs safe around children and family?
Temperament is the foundation, which is why we breed for it and train for family life, not just the field. Dean and Dusty raise their own family with working dogs. Still, no dog is risk-free. Any protection dog needs a committed owner, owner training, secure management and supervision around children, which is why every placement includes hand-off training.
Should I buy a trained adult or a puppy?
If you want protection now and want to see the dog work before you decide, a trained adult is the better choice. A puppy costs less up front but you take on the training and the wait, and the adult temperament is not fully known until the dog matures. We offer both. See our trained dogs and available puppies.
Why European working-line German Shepherds?
European working lines are selected for structure, nerve and drive, the qualities that make a protection dog, while many show lines have been bred mostly for look and gait. Our lines trace to dogs proven on the East German and Czech borders during the Cold War.
Do you deliver dogs, and where?
Yes. We deliver the dog to the buyer anywhere in the United States. We are based in Clarksville, Arkansas. We discuss the delivery details for your location when you apply.
Can I visit and meet the dog before I buy?
Yes. Serious buyers are welcome to visit us in Clarksville, Arkansas and meet the dog in person.
Is there a health guarantee?
Yes. Every dog comes with a written health guarantee, and we walk you through the terms before you buy.
Will I be trained too?
Yes. We provide owner hand-off training so you know how to handle your dog. A protection dog is only as reliable as the person on the other end of the leash.
Do your dogs have titles or certifications?
Some of our dogs carry titles and some do not, depending on the dog. Ask us about any dog you are considering and we will tell you what it has.
Will my homeowner’s insurance or city allow a protection dog?
It depends on your insurer and your area. Some policies and communities restrict certain breeds or dogs with protection training. Check with your insurance company and your local rules before you buy.
Do you have dogs available right now?
Our current dogs are listed on the Trained Dogs Available page. We place a limited number of dogs each year, so call or text 479-667-6526 to ask about what is available or coming up.
How do I get started?
Send an application from our application form or call or text 479-667-6526. Tell us about your household and what you need the dog to do, and we will follow up personally. We are application-based because we want every dog placed correctly, not just sold.
Next Step
Tell us what you need the dog to do.
We place a limited number of dogs each year, and every placement starts with a conversation. Call or text 479-667-6526 or send an application and we will follow up personally.