What "trained" should mean in a protection dog ad

Few phrases in dog advertising mean less than this one.

German Shepherd on a leash playing with its handler

01Start with control

North Dakota has no dog bite statute, and its courts require both a known vicious tendency and owner negligence. A dog that releases on command counts for more than a certificate.

02Levels of readiness

Household manners and dependable recall.
Public steadiness around traffic and other dogs.
Guided protection work overseen by a professional.
Performance you watched yourself.

03Reasonable requests

Ask for a live demonstration, written training records and a customer you can call.

German Shepherd lying in grass looking at the camera — Steady behavior beside the handler is worth more than flash.

04Promises to question

If someone guarantees how a dog will act, ask what happens when it does not.

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