Family Protection Dog
Family protection dogs trained by Topdog Training will protect your family from threat whether that threat comes over the fence, through a window or from a direct attack while the family, or individual, is walking the street. The dog is still the family pet that is sociable and safe animal to have around the home.
Available From 12 Weeks Of Age To Adult.
If you have a puppy and are thinking of training him for personal protection in the future, then it is never too soon to start bite training. Bite training is getting your puppy to bite soft training equipment on command so that as he gets older, he will understand what is required of him/her. Once your dog is fit, healthy & has the correct drive & temperament they can attend our course.
In a personal protection or a security role will always prove to be a valuable asset. At Topdog-Training we train all of our dogs using confidence as a base for this exercise not fear. Any dog that completes its training with us will be guaranteed to work with a confident, predictable, and effective attitude.
Remember we do not train schutzhund sport, dogs instead we concentrate on correctly training family Protection dogs. There is a big difference between the two.

Family protection dogs trained by Topdog Training will protect your family from threat whether that threat comes over the fence, through a window or from a direct attack while the family, or individual, is walking the street. The dog is still the family pet that is sociable and safe animal to have around the home.
Available From 12 Weeks Of Age To Adult.
If you have a puppy and are thinking of training him for personal protection in the future, then it is never too soon to start bite training. Bite training is getting your puppy to bite soft training equipment on command so that as he gets older, he will understand what is required of him/her. Once your dog is fit, healthy & has the correct drive & temperament they can attend our course.
In a personal protection or a security role will always prove to be a valuable asset. At Topdog-Training we train all of our dogs using confidence as a base for this exercise not fear. Any dog that completes its training with us will be guaranteed to work with a confident, predictable, and effective attitude.
Remember we do not train schutzhund sport, dogs instead we concentrate on correctly training family Protection dogs. There is a big difference between the two.

What Breed Can We Train?
What Breed Can We Train?
Over the years we have trained many different breeds as family protection dogs. For example along with German Shepherds, Rottweilers & Dobermans we have also trained Collies, Labradors & mixed breeds. Once a dog has the correct temperament & drive then it can be trained.
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What Breed Can We Train?
Over the years we have trained many different breeds as family protection dogs. For example along with German Shepherds, Rottweilers & Dobermans we have also trained Collies, Labradors & mixed breeds. Once a dog has the correct temperament & drive then it can be trained.
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We Offer 1-1 Family Protection Training
In Your Own Home.
Course Outline:
- We will travel to your home and assess your dog’s temperament & drive for suitability to attend our protection training course. This will include basic obedience training. The 1st training/assessment will last for 2 hours.
- If your dog has the correct temperament and drive then your dog will be accepted onto our family protection course.
Course Outline:
- We will travel to your home and assess your dog’s temperament & drive for suitability to attend our protection training course. This will include basic obedience training. The 1st training/assessment will last for 2 hours.
- If your dog has the correct temperament and drive then your dog will be accepted onto our family protection course.
Puppy Course:
Suitable For Puppies From 12 Weeks To 12 Months Of Age.
This course consists of 10 x 90 minute training sessions with each session 2 weeks apart. During each session we will work on obedience & bite work. You will be shown how to continue this training at home between training sessions.
Adult Dog Course:
Suitable For Dogs 12 Months +
This course consists of 10 x 90 minute training sessions with each session 2 weeks apart. During each session we will work on obedience & bite work. You will be shown how to continue this training at home between training sessions.
Towards the end of the adult dog course we also proof our training by using covert/hidden protection sleeves to ensure the dog is “Attacker Trained” & not “Sleeve Trained”.
Owner Training
Our training always includes you. Your training will lead you to becoming a confident & firm handler ensuring you always have full control of your dog.
Family protection dogs are trained to defend, not attack, in the case of physical threat, theft or intrusion. From families to celebrities, high-profile individuals to business, home and landowners, personal protection dogs can provide their owners with feelings of comfort and protection, should the worst happen.
We Have Trained Over 10,000 Dogs!!
I can totally recommend Topdog Training to any dog lover out there. We got our adored dog off Henry two years ago. I was terrified of all dogs but we needed a protection dog and thought we would check out this business having read a lot of great things about them online.
Henry did us the greatest service by being able to match the dog to the owner so well. The first dog we met was too boisterous for me and I was not comfortable about committing to her though my husband would have been. Henry was so non pushy and encouraged us to take out time and think about it for a few days, He then explained that he had a quieter dog who was also a trained protection dog and offered to introduce us. It was love at first heel! Here was a dog that I didn't feel intimidated by and we have enjoyed her ever since. Our family has grown since then and she is dedicated to our baby and has never been in any way aggressive to her.
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Our dog stays with Henry if we are away or travelling in the country - she has stayed over many times and it is such a pleasure to drop off a happy dog and collect a happier one. She absolutely loves the people who work there.
I think Topdog Training is a very well run operation and the service and after care they provide is second to none. I have often contacted them with a query re our dog's diet etc and they are so helpful. I am also thrilled to have completely lost my fear of dogs through my 100% positive experience with Henry ( who taught me how to handle a dog ) and our own lovely girl.

Hi all at Top Dog,
It's just over a year since I got Max our trained family protection dog from you, and I've had no unwanted people calling, but the regular people that I meet on our walks always stop to say hello to Max.
The Garda K9 unit and special branch even called to see him after they saw a picture of him...they were very impressed.
Just an update for you all and a couple of pictures of him,and if you would like to use the pictures please do.
Regards,
Raynor & Max

Hi Henry,
I wanted to write and give you an update on Caesar, he hasn't been with us long but has already become a much loved and important member of our family. He has developed a strong bond with all of us but most importantly has established a fantastic relationship with the children and is always very respectful and gentle around them. He even likes to go to their rooms every night to give them a cuddle and say goodnight.
We couldn't imagine being without him now. He has even gained the affection of my mother (not an easy thing to do!) He makes a great impression on everyone he meets!
Everyone at TopDog has been approachable and incredibly friendly. It is lovely that you take a genuine interest in your dogs after they go to a new home. The great advice we have received and ongoing support offered really gives us piece of mind that we always have someone to turn to if needed.
Caesar is a beautiful looking dog who is wonderfully intelligent with a fabulous temperament and personality to match, you have done a great job with his training, he is very level headed, obedient, confident and great fun to be around. We have a lovely companion and friend who we know will look out for us no matter what. He is our perfect dog.
I cannot recommend you highly enough, the dogs seem relaxed and happy to be there and your kennels are the tidiest and cleanest I have ever seen which clearly shows the professionalism and incredibly high standard you adhere to, I wish you continued success in all that you do at TopDogTraining.
I have attached a few pictures of our 'Top Dog'
Many thanks again and kindest regards
Victoria and family
