As with any new addition to the family, a dog has unique needs and its own personality. Part of being a responsible pet owner is taking the time to learn about this animal and whether it will interact kindly with children. By going through a basic checklist, future and current dog owners can make sure their furry friends create a strong and loving bond with younger members of the family. 1. Instruct Children First Before encountering any dog, children should know how to act and what to do when they touch or hold a pet. Being open about how to pet dogs and what may make dogs feel irr ..read more

Our canine companions are not just pets – they’re family. Even the most lovable dog can develop habits that test our patience and resolve. From excessive barking to chewing on your favorite pair of shoes, these behaviors can strain the bond between you and your dog. Understanding these behaviors and knowing how to guide your dog away from them is the first step towards a harmonious relationship and key to strengthening your bond. In this article, we’ll explore the top 5 bad dog habits and how Specialty Dog Training’s (SDT) boot camp programs offer a solution to help you navigate them over the ..read more

When looking for protection dogs for sale, you have much to consider. You should know what to expect, how to care for them properly, and be sure you are provided with hands of transfer training. Consider this your brief guide, covering what you should know about finding a protection dog that fits in with your family. What Should You Know About Protection Dogs? Protection dogs are more than just pets. They’re trained guardians. Unlike other dogs, they undergo specialized evaluation and training to ensure they have the right temperament, health and overall mindset to be loving, balanced canine ..read more

Many dog owners wonder if a board and train program is right for them and their dog. Is my dog going to be okay? What can I expect from a canine bootcamp program? Is this a good investment of time and money? This blog explains why a dog boarding school program is beneficial for all dogs no matter what breed or age. A bootcamp program is the best and quickest way to provide your dog training. It is much easier to reinforce learned behaviors as the owner than it is to train your dog yourself following a few hours of instruction. Our team of certified dog trainers will teach you all of the tools ..read more

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Welcome to Specialty Dog Training, a Southern California based, family-owned dog training entity and provider of outstanding personal and family protection dogs. We acquire our dogs from some of the best breeders around the world, each is hand-selected for his/her overall health, temperament, and ability. Our dogs are thoroughly screened medically and demonstrate the stability in their personality to take on this important task.   We understand this can be a daunting, confusing, and costly investment. Please take the time to read through this blog as it will answer many of your ques ..read more

A highly trained dog with the correct genetic makeup and the right preparation, coupled with client education and training transfer, is one of the most elite security systems out there. A dog can hear roughly four times better than a person. Their vision is also better than ours. Dogs have rod-dominated retinas that allow them to see well in the dark. Along with superior night vision, dogs have better motion visibility than humans have. A dog’s sense of smell is incredible. They possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in us. The area of a do ..read more

What personal protection dog is right for me? Many companies sell the next available dog, whatever breed, size, sex, personality, or ability they offer. At Specialty Dog Training, we believe strongly in the right match. We pride ourselves on being great match makers as we want you to get the dog you need and want, but we also want our dog to succeed and be happy. Lean on us to guide you to finding the right dog for your needs, lifestyle, and to mesh with your home. Our team will educate and walk you through the selection process.  The financial investment   Consider a few things wh ..read more

Our goal at Specialty Dog Training is to provide our clients with healthy, balanced, loving, loyal and highly obedient protection dogs that not only provide safety and security, but also companionship in life. They are the true definition of a best friend. SDT has dogs available at three levels of protection dogs: Level 1: Alarm/Deterrent Level 2: Personal & Family Protection and Level 3: Executive & Business Protection. We can custom build a dog for you, or match a dog we have available from any of these levels of training. Prices vary based on the training level and your location giv ..read more

Do you need help finding and training the perfect addition to your pack? Are you currently searching to adopt or purchase a dog but are unsure how to find a great match for your home and lifestyle? We are here to help and allowing professionals to be the match makers lowers the risk of challenges and increases the positive interactions and relationship with your new canine family member. Specialty Dog Training has trained family dogs for sale. We take all the guess-work out of adopting a new pup by hand selecting the best dog for you based on your family’s lifestyle, needs, and preferences. A ..read more