The dogs listed here represent current and upcoming dogs in the program. Final placement depends on lifestyle, goals, and security needs. A consultation ensures you are matched with the right dog for you and your household.
Priority One protection dogs are fully trained for reliability, control, and family integration. Each of our dogs is hand-selected from elite World Renowned bloodlines and raised in real homes, around families and daily life.
Priority One Canine maintains more than 100 dogs in the program, but only a small fraction are available for placement at any given time. Only the top 1% of our dogs make the cut to home placement, as each dog is continuously evaluated for confidence, control, and family suitability – not just performance.
Our “top 1%” standard means we produce calm, capable family guardians that integrate seamlessly into households.
Priority One canines are trained with an emphasis on clear, predictable communication with their owners.
Our dogs are trained to:
We train dogs for different protection roles, including:
A dog that works for one family may not work for another. Finding the right dog for you depends on your household, experience level, lifestyle, and daily routines. A properly matched protection dog should feel like a natural extension of the family and household.
This is why we prioritize temperament stability. Our goal is for our dogs to transition smoothly between calm family life and protection.
We work with several carefully selected breeds, each with distinct traits that support different households and lifestyles:
Our required consultation is critical for long-term success. It will ensure that the dog's temperament, training, and energy level align with you and your household.
Placing a protection dog is only successful when it is supported by clear expectations, proper handling, and ongoing guidance. We follow a structured, intentional process for each placement to ensure a lifetime partnership:
This approach allows us to slow the process, prioritize fit, and make sure each placement remains successful in the years ahead. Learn about the Priority 1 Difference to see how we help your dog settle confidently into your home and what to expect from our ongoing support.
Yes. Dogs are listed as available or coming soon, and they are fully trained and ready for placement, pending the consultation.
Yes. Our dogs are raised and trained for family environments.
Dogs move through the training at different rates, and placements take place continuously.
Breed preferences are considered, but the final recommendation will be determined by suitability.
Timelines can vary depending on availability and fit. The consultation can help accelerate the process.
A protection dog can detect threats earlier with superior senses, integrate naturally into family life as a companion, and provide constant protection without the privacy and logistical challenges of a human bodyguard. Learn more about how protection dogs compare to human bodyguards on our blog.
Choosing a protection dog is a big decision, and we are here to help. Schedule a no-pressure consultation to speak with an expert, get your questions answered, and explore your options.
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