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What "trained" should mean in a protection dog ad

It is one of the most common phrases in dog ads and one of the least defined.

German Shepherd running across a garden lawn

01Start with control

Vermont is a one bite state where a victim has to show the owner had reason to know the dog might bite.

02Levels of readiness

  • Reliable manners indoors.
  • Steady nerves in busy places.
  • Structured protection work by a credentialed trainer.
  • A live demonstration for you.

03Reasonable requests

Look for a demonstration, paperwork on the dog's training and a customer who will talk to you.

German Shepherd resting its chin on a smooth floor
A dog at ease with its handler is the thing to look for.

04Promises to question

Behavior cannot be promised, so a guarantee should make you ask what stands behind it.

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