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Questions to ask about a personal protection dog

A steady professional will welcome every one.

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About the professional

  1. How long have you worked with protection dogs?
  2. Who personally trained this dog?
  3. May I speak with past clients?

About the dog

  1. How does it behave around strangers, children and other animals?
  2. May I watch obedience first?
  3. What health records can I verify?
  4. How would it handle my daily life, including travel?

About the arrangement

  1. What does the contract say about returns?
  2. What handler training is included?
  3. What support follows the handoff?

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