If you’re considering investing in a personal or family protector, understanding dog drives for protection dogs is essential. Drives are the internal motivations that influence how a dog behaves in training, in the home, and under real-world pressure. At Valor Protection Dogs, we assess, develop, and balance these drives to build reliable, confident protectors. Here’s…
Black Male German Shepherd
At Valor Protection Dogs, we don’t just train protection dogs—we raise safe, stable, family-ready guardians. Whether it’s a child holding the leash or a grandparent giving a command, our dogs respond with calm obedience and total clarity. That level of control doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of our balanced training method and an intentional,…
When you’re investing in a protection dog, choosing the right breeder is everything. In this protection dog buyer testimonial, one client shares how a devastating first experience led her to Valor—and how Tess, a fully trained adult dog, changed her life. A Cautionary Tale from Another Breeder Years ago, this client purchased a German…
Sable Female German Shepherd
If you’ve followed us for any amount of time, you know that we’ve proudly worked with some of the best working line German Shepherd puppies in the world—dogs imported from top DDR and Czech bloodlines known for their structure, drive, and genetics. But due to recent changes in federal policy, that chapter is closing. …
Sable Male German Shepherd
Sable Female German Shepherd
We are excited to announce an expansion of our services to now include custom protection dogs available tailored specifically to your unique needs and lifestyle. While we continue to raise a small number of exceptional dogs (only 1-2 at a time), we also offer fully customized protection dogs—carefully bred, raised, and trained to match your…
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…
