-- Canine Protection International (CPI), a leading provider of elite family and estate protection dogs, is warning the public about the growing risks associated with the unregulated protection dog industry. With a surge in demand for trained protection dogs, CPI is urging prospective buyers to exercise caution when evaluating providers, citing a lack of industry standards and growing concerns about false claims, poorly trained dogs, and safety risks.
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Canine Protection International, which has delivered thousands of trained dogs globally over the past three decades, says the absence of regulation in the industry leaves consumers vulnerable to misinformation and unsafe practices.
“There are no licensing or oversight bodies that regulate who can sell or train protection dogs,” said Alex Bois, Managing Director of Canine Protection International. “Anyone can call themselves a protection dog trainer, and unfortunately, that means clients can unknowingly purchase a dog that is not adequately trained, or worse, dangerous.”
Bois says many new companies use marketing tactics that give a false sense of security. These tactics include using photos of dogs with children or videos showing dogs performing under controlled conditions that do not reflect real-world situations. He warns that clients may be purchasing dogs based solely on appearances, unaware that the animal may not perform in a real protection scenario or might pose a risk to household members and guests.
CPI highlights several common red flags, including:
- Reliance on sport training (e.g., Schutzhund or Ring Sport), which often does not translate to real-life protection.
- Training dogs using equipment as visual cues (such as bite sleeves and whips) rather than conditioning the dogs to respond to verbal commands.
- Claims that dogs “know what to do” based on intent, which can lead to unpredictable behavior in non-threatening situations.
According to Canine Protection International, these training methods can lead to dogs that are ineffective in emergencies or potentially reactive in the wrong situations.
Bois emphasized that real protection dogs should exhibit functional obedience and be capable of discerning threats on command, not based on guesswork. “A professionally trained dog should not be guessing when to engage,” said Bois. “Clients need to know exactly how and when their dog will respond to a threat. That level of control and predictability is essential for safety.”
Canine Protection International encourages prospective buyers to take the following steps before purchasing a protection dog:
- Visit the training facility in person and meet the trainers.
- Request demonstrations of off-leash obedience and protection exercises without training props and not in a training field or center.
- Verify the company's background with the help of professional references or client testimonials, dig deep.
- Understand how the dog has been integrated into family settings during training.
The company also reminds buyers that while appearances and videos may be convincing, they are no substitute for functional, real-world training. CPI continues to offer education for families, executives, and individuals considering adding a protection dog to their household.
About Canine Protection International
Canine Protection International (CPI) is a Dallas-based provider of Elite Family & Estate Protection Dogs. With over 30 years of experience and thousands of successful placements worldwide, CPI specializes in delivering functionally trained protection dogs that are fully integrated into family environments. Each dog undergoes personalized, off-leash obedience and protection training at CPI’s private training center before being delivered to its new owner. The company is recognized for its commitment to safety, transparency, and lifelong client support.
Contact Info:
Name: Alex Bois
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Organization: Canine Protection International
Website: http://www.protectiondogs.com
Release ID: 89169212
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