Choosing a protection dog is an important decision. You’re selecting a long-term partner that will become part of your family and perform reliably in real-word conditions.
This page is for families, executives, and security-minded households who understand that choosing a provider matters just as much as choosing a dog.
Priority One Canine was founded by experts from the United States Marine Corps and law enforcement. That experience shapes every aspect of their training philosophy.
Real-world environments are unpredictable. That’s why Priority One protection dogs are trained to operate with judgement, control, and stability.
The dogs are trained to remain composed during everyday family life while maintaining proven capability when a genuine threat arises.
Priority One Canine follows a strict filtering process that removes most dogs before advanced training even begins. Each dog is carefully evaluated for temperament, stability, trainability, problem-solving ability, and environmental neutrality, ensuring only the most suitable candidates move forward. Because many dogs do not meet these standards, placements remain intentionally limited to maintain quality and reliability.
Priority One Canine selects purpose-bred bloodlines. But each dog is individually assessed rather than assumed qualified based on pedigree alone.
Health screening is essential for long-term family safety.
Dogs are selected to support active family life over many years, reducing the risk of preventable issues that could compromise safety, confidence, or performance.
Dogs are trained and tested in environments that mirror real homes and lifestyles, including exposure to:
Priority One Canine trains for neutrality and control. Dogs learn to remain calm and socially appropriate during normal activity, but know how to respond decisively when a true threat presents itself.
Dogs are trained to assess situations, follow direction, and act with restraint. This creates a family guardian that enhances safety without introducing unnecessary risk.
Priority One Canine has been featured by outlets such as Shark Tank and National Geographic. True validation, however, comes from private placements with families and professionals who require discretion, reliability, and long-term success.
“Our dog is calm around our kids, but alert when it matters. A perfect balance.” — Client, Dallas TX
“The P1C team delivered our dog with military-level professionalism. Total peace of mind.” — Security Executive, NYC
Placement is a controlled transition designed to ensure clarity, confidence, and continuity from day one. Priority One Canine remains actively involved because real-world reliability is preserved through guidance and oversight.
Priority One Canine manages transitions in a structured, intentional way by personally delivering each protection dog. This ensures immediate evaluation of the environment and proper introduction to the household.
Training continues even after placement.
Priority One Canine works directly with the family to reinforce communication, structure, and expectations. This process builds confidence for the household while ensuring the dog’s training translates seamlessly into daily routines.
A Priority One Canine is a trained working asset and a trusted companion whose performance must be maintained over time. To support long-term success, Priority One Canine offers structured performance and readiness programs designed to preserve total capability across obedience, behavior, control, protection, and real-world responsiveness.
Optional yearly follow-ups available to maintain sharp obedience and readiness.
Priority 1 is committed to providing owners with the support they need to feel confident, capable, and successful over time. While every Priority 1 canine is fully trained and supported from the start, the programs below are optional resources for those who prefer added structure or long-term assurance.
Designed for families who want professional oversight while maintaining a stable, family-integrated guardian.
Built for households with increased exposure, travel, or changing environments.
Designed for elevated security needs and multi-property households.
For clients seeking continuity without annual decision-making.
This one-time enrollment provides long-term performance support for the life of the dog, including:
For clients outside structured programs, Priority One Canine offers annual revisits designed to proactively refine performance as needs change.
For clients outside structured programs, Priority One Canine offers annual revisits designed to proactively refine performance as needs change.
Talk with Priority One Canine about whether a protection dog is right for your home.
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