Recently, a buyer reached out and asked about Protection Dog Freya, our Czech female German Shepherd. He asked what level of IPO/IGP she is. I told him that she is not titled in IGP because she is trained in personal protection. In this article, I explain the differences between IGP protection and Personal Protection Dog…
If you ask people in the dog training and protection dog industry, “Can protection dogs also be service dogs?”, the answer will likely be “No.” Why? Because most industry professionals do not see how a dog can possibly perform both jobs. After all, protection dogs and service dogs have very different jobs, right? In one…
We are thrilled to announce that Zion, one of our started protection dogs for sale in Boise Idaho, has officially been sold to his new family! Zion is a 15-month-old German Shepherd Dog trained in advanced obedience, personal protection, and home manners. With a confident personality and excellent social skills, he was everything this family…
We’re thrilled to announce that Ava, a nine-month-old female German Shepherd service dog, has been sold! Listed as a Quick Sale on June 6th, she officially joined her new family just six days later. Ava is now serving in the most meaningful way—as a German Shepherd service dog for a young boy with complex medical…
If you’re searching for a female German Shepherd service dog for sale, look no further than Tess. Tess is a 9-month-old long-coat German Shepherd with a heart of gold and the calm, intuitive personality needed for successful service dog work. With the temperament of a Golden Retriever and the intelligence and loyalty of a German…
If you’ve followed Valor Protection Dogs from the beginning, you might be wondering: “Where are all the Mals?” More specifically, where are the Belgian Malinois protection dogs in Boise? From the start, we intended to offer both German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois as personal protection dogs. We were optimistic that with our high standards and…
We are proud to share the health testing for Protection Dog Rip, one of our elite protection dogs here at Valor Protection Dogs in Boise, Idaho. Rip isn’t just a powerful working dog—he’s been thoroughly health tested to ensure he meets our strict standards for genetic soundness, orthopedic health, and long-term durability. Here’s what we…
At Valor Protection Dogs, every one of our protection dogs is carefully selected for health, temperament, and trainability. Our males are expected to meet the highest standards—Protection Dog Zion is no exception. This is the health testing for Protection Dog Zion. If you’re looking for health-tested German Shepherd protection dogs in Boise, Idaho, Zion sets…
The results are in! At Valor Protection Dogs, we believe in total transparency and setting the bar high for breeding and training. Freya’s health testing results reflect our commitment to producing genetically sound, structurally correct, and temperamentally stable German Shepherds. Freya, a stunning female imported from the Czech Republic, has undergone comprehensive testing to ensure…
When it comes to Personal Protection Dogs, we strive to exceed industry standards. One way we do that is by extensively health testing our protection dogs who are home-raised and professionally trained. We do this testing prior to selling them so that buyers rest assured knowing they’re buying the most perfect protection dog possible, in…