Doberman Protection Dog
Two Protection Dobermans Available Now
Want a fully trained dog now? Tell Wade what you need. He replies personally, the same day. Call Wade (614) 537-7171 or Text Wade.
Cain is finished and ready now. Boris is open to reserve. $150,000 each. Both are finished adult dogs, not puppies. Wade Morrell delivers each dog to your home personally and stays until your family is ready. Lifetime support included.
Call Wade now: (614) 537-7171 or see Cain and see Boris.
The Doberman is one of the world’s premier protection dogs, known for intelligence, loyalty, and athletic ability. Our Dobermans are carefully selected for stable temperament and strong protective instincts, then developed through professional training. The result is a confident, family-safe companion that is fully capable of protecting its home if a real threat arises.
Why a Doberman as a protection dog
A Doberman is the protection dog that fits an executive life. Lean, fast, quiet in the house, and built to move with you through offices, vehicles, hotels, and private terminals without drawing attention until it needs to. The breed bonds hard to one household and reads people quickly. A correctly bred Doberman is affectionate with its family, composed with guests, and decisive when a real threat shows up.
How Priority 1 Canine selects Dobermans
We evaluate working line Dobermans for nerve, stability, and health. Dogs that are sharp, anxious, or slow to recover from stress are rejected. The ones that pass are finished in real homes around children, staff, and daily routines before placement. Every dog holds obedience under distraction, responds to a real threat on command, and comes off the bite when told. Read about our selection process.
Doberman compared to other breeds
A German Shepherd is the most common family choice and carries more coat and bulk. A Belgian Malinois or Dutch Shepherd has more drive and suits a very active handler. A Rottweiler is the heaviest deterrent. A Doberman sits in the middle: athletic, sleek, low maintenance coat, and the easiest of the five to travel with. Compare all breeds.
What a trained Doberman costs
Cain and Boris, the two Dobermans available now, are $150,000 each. That includes a finished dog, personal delivery by Wade Morrell, in-home integration, handler training for your family, and lifetime support. EDWS integration is available from $25,000. Full detail is on the protection dog cost page.
Placement
Twelve placements a year, by application. Every one starts with a direct conversation with Wade about your household, your travel, and the threats you face. If a current Doberman fits, Wade delivers and integrates the dog in your home personally. If none meets the standard, we wait. Priority 1 Canine has been featured on ABC's Shark Tank. See Dobermans currently available or begin a private conversation.
Delivered and Integrated by Wade: Three Days at Your Home
Wade Morrell delivers every Doberman protection dog himself and works at your home for three full days. The dog stays with your family from the first night.
Day 1: care, equipment, family introductions, and three rounds of obedience with your family. Day 2: protection training, then your grounds: every entry and exit, a perimeter threat assessment, and a perimeter protection scenario. Day 3: interior protection, searching and clearing the house, and vehicle protection scenarios. Day 4: if your family needs it, Wade stays.
The job is finished when the dog is integrated, not when the schedule ends. See the full delivery schedule and what $150,000 covers.
What happens when my protection dog is delivered?
Wade Morrell delivers the dog himself and works at your home for three full days, with a fourth if your family needs it. Day 1: house and grounds walk through, equipment, care, family introductions, and three rounds of obedience with your family. Day 2: protection training and a perimeter protection scenario on your own grounds. Day 3: interior protection, searching and clearing the house, and vehicle protection scenarios. The dog stays with your family from the first night, and lifetime support starts when Wade leaves.
How Priority 1 Canine Compares
Every protection dog company says finished, trained, and lifetime support. Three questions sort the field. Where did the dog live before you? Priority 1 Dobermans are finished in American homes, around children, staff, and guests. Who delivers it? Wade Morrell, in person, and he stays until the dog is working in your house. What does it cost? $150,000, in writing, on this page.
Israel Protection K9 currently lists only Belgian Malinois. Canine Protection International (CPI) places German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois only and states on its own site that it does not train or sell Dobermans or Rottweilers. Protectiondog.com sells German Shepherds and Malinois. Scott's K9 and Svalinn publish no price. We place five breeds and match the dog to the household, not the household to the inventory. Read the comparison of seven protection dog companies, then look at the dogs available now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Doberman a good family protection dog?
Yes. A well-bred, professionally trained Doberman is loyal, affectionate, and gentle with its own family while remaining a powerful deterrent to intruders. Priority 1 Canine only places Dobermans with proven, stable temperaments.
Are Dobermans good with children?
Yes, when properly socialized and trained. Our Dobermans are raised around people and evaluated around families before placement, so they are safe and dependable in a home with children.
Are Dobermans aggressive?
No. A properly bred and trained Doberman is confident and controlled, not aggressive. Protection dogs are taught to respond to genuine threats on command and to stay calm and neutral in everyday situations.
Doberman vs. German Shepherd for protection: which is better?
Both are proven protection breeds. Dobermans are faster and more heat-tolerant with a sleek, intimidating presence, while German Shepherds are heavier-coated and extremely versatile. The best choice depends on your climate, lifestyle, and handler experience, so we match the individual dog to your needs rather than the breed alone.
How much does a trained Doberman protection dog cost?
Price depends on the dog's training level, pedigree, and the protection work it is certified for. Fully-trained personal and family protection Dobermans are a significant investment. Contact Priority 1 Canine for current pricing and availability.
Placements by Region
Trained Doberman protection dogs are delivered and integrated in your home anywhere in the United States. Regions we serve most often:
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How does Priority 1 Canine compare to CPI, Scott's K9, Israel Protection K9, and Svalinn?
Priority 1 Canine places finished adult dogs raised in American homes, delivered and integrated by Wade Morrell himself, at a published price of $150,000. Canine Protection International (CPI) places German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois only, states that every dog is born in Europe, and publishes no price. Scott's K9 and Svalinn publish no price. Israel Protection K9 raises its dogs outside Jerusalem and flies them in, with a published range of $100,000 to $250,000. We publish our price, we place five breeds, our founder delivers, and the dog has already lived in a home before it lives in yours.
