How Much Does a Protection Dog Cost?

A fully trained Priority 1 Canine protection dog is an investment of $125,000 to $150,000. Each placement is a purpose-bred dog, finished in a real home, matched to a single family, and backed by lifetime support. It is not a dog sold from inventory.

The Investment

Our placements range from $125,000 to $150,000. Where a specific dog falls within that range depends on its pedigree and working drive, the level of protection it is certified for, and the demands of your environment. We accept a limited number of families each year, by application, and no dog is discussed until we understand whether it is the right fit.

What the Investment Includes

Every placement includes a purpose-bred dog from proven working lines; twelve to twenty-four months of professional obedience and protection training; finishing in a real home around children, staff, and the noise of daily life rather than on a staged training field; full health and temperament testing; white-glove delivery and in-home integration with your family; and lifetime support after placement.

What Determines the Price

Price is driven by the dog's pedigree and working drive, the level of protection it is trained and certified for, and your environment, whether that is a family home, an estate, executive protection, or frequent travel. Added capabilities, such as the Early Detection Warning System that connects your dog to your home's surveillance, can also factor in.

The Placement Process

Private Consultation

A direct conversation about your household, your security profile, and your expectations. No quotes are given and no dogs are discussed until the fit is understood.

Match, Not Inventory

A specific dog is selected for your family based on temperament, environment, and household. If no dog meets the standard for your needs, you wait. We do not force placements and we do not sell from inventory.

White-Glove Placement

Your dog is personally delivered and integrated into your home. Commands, protocols, and daily routines are established with your family before we leave.

Lifetime Support

The relationship continues long after delivery. Support begins the day your dog arrives and lasts for the life of the dog.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a trained protection dog cost?

A fully trained Priority 1 Canine protection dog is an investment of $125,000 to $150,000, depending on the dog, its training, and your environment.

Why do protection dogs cost this much?

The price reflects a purpose-bred dog from proven lines, twelve to twenty-four months of professional training, finishing in real homes rather than staged fields, full health and temperament testing, white-glove delivery, and lifetime support. You are investing in a family member that is also a decisive protector.

What is included in the price?

A purpose-bred, fully trained protection dog; in-home finishing around your family; health and temperament guarantees; white-glove delivery and integration; and lifetime support after placement.

Do you sell dogs from inventory?

No. Every placement is matched to a single family, by application. We place a limited number of dogs each year and never force a placement.

How long until I receive my dog?

Professional training runs twelve to twenty-four months, and placements are limited and based on fit. Beginning a private conversation early helps us match the right dog to your family.

To begin a private conversation about a Priority 1 Canine protection dog, contact us at [email protected] or (614) 537-7171.

Protection Dog Pricing at Priority 1 Canine

Placements begin at $125,000. Most placements run $125,000 to $150,000 depending on the dog’s training level, bloodline, and the protocols your household requires. EDWS, the Early Detection Warning System, is available to Priority 1 placements from $25,000 as an added layer of security.

Every price includes the finished dog, white-glove delivery, in-home integration by Wade Morrell, and lifetime support. There is no sales team and no middle layer.

Protection Dog Cost FAQs

What is included in the price of a Priority 1 Canine protection dog?

The finished dog, white-glove delivery to your home anywhere in the United States, in-home integration with your family and staff by Wade Morrell, and lifetime support.

Why do protection dogs cost $125,000 or more?

You are paying for selection and time. Thousands of dogs are evaluated for the few that are accepted. Each accepted dog spends 12 to 24 months in obedience, environmental, and protection work in real homes, vehicles, and public spaces before it is placed.

Is a cheaper protection dog a bad idea?

A started dog or a kennel-raised dog with bite training is not the same product. It has not been proven around children, guests, and daily life. The savings usually show up later as liability, retraining, or a dog that cannot be trusted off leash in your home.

Can I reserve a dog that is still in training?

Yes. Dogs listed as available to reserve can be selected early. You follow the dog’s progress, receive updates, and take delivery when training is complete.

Placements by Region

Priority 1 Canine delivers and integrates protection dogs in your home anywhere in the United States. Regions we serve most often:

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