SDT’s Protection Dog Program in Ranch & Coast Magazine
Jul 13, 2022
Personal and Family Protection Dogs – Part 1: Loyal & Ready
May 24, 2022
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 […]
Personal and Family Protection Dogs – Part 2: Why dogs are so great at this job
May 24, 2022
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 […]
Personal and Family Protection Dogs – Part 3: Selecting the right dog for you and your family
May 24, 2022
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, […]
Trained Protection Dogs: An Investment Worth Considering
Feb 12, 2021
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 […]
Leash Reactivity
Aug 3, 2020
Identifying Leash Reactivity In Your Dog And What To Do Next Leash reactivity, leash lunging, leash barking, leash aggression and leash tension are caused by many factors ranging from genetics, early accidental reinforcement, a tight leash, mimicked behavior, or a traumatic event. Mostly commonly, leash reactivity is caused by a dog being or feeling restrained […]
Pre-Trained Family Dogs
Apr 29, 2020
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 […]
We’re in this together. We’re here for you!
Apr 2, 2020
COVID-19 Update We understand there may be personal and professional challenges you are faced with given the impact of COVID-19, and we are with you during this uncertain time. Specialty Dog Training™ is taking precautions to protect our clients and our team members who are continuing to care for our training dogs. We have created […]
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) – Training Programs, Information and Success Stories
Mar 6, 2020
At Specialty Dog training we believe in harnessing a dog’s innate desire to work, their amazing love and devotion, and their intelligence. Some dogs are suited to work as companion animals for their owners, providing comfort and support. These dogs are called “Emotional Support Animals (ESA)” or “Emotional Support Dogs”. Emotional Support Animals are defined […]
Clearly Defined Leadership
Feb 4, 2020
Be the leader, never the follower. Be calm, in control, confident and be sure of your decisions. Be swift and decided in your movement and always follow through. Your dog can sense your doubt, and being a good leader means not having doubt. Being a good dog parent means loving your dog unconditionally, but also […]