Minnesota Protection Dogs
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Reading the label

What a trained protection dog claim should prove

Few phrases in dog advertising mean less than this one.

German Shepherd sitting up in the grass

Start with control

Minnesota makes the owner liable for an unprovoked attack, so reliable obedience to a release command counts for more than a certificate.

Levels of readiness

  • Good house manners with a recall that holds.
  • Calm in public beside traffic and strange dogs.
  • Protection work guided by a qualified trainer.
  • A demonstration you attended in person.

Reasonable requests

Request a live demonstration, written training history and a past buyer you can call.

German Shepherd lying in grass looking at the camera
Relaxed contact with the handler tells you more than a display.

Promises to question

A living animal cannot be guaranteed. Take a flat promise as a prompt for more questions.

Living in Minnesota and ready to ask about a dog?

Share your Minnesota ZIP code and what the dog would protect. A partner company that places protection dogs follows up.

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