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 requirements. This limited approach ensures every dog receives the individual attention and training needed to become a confident, reliable protector and companion.
1. Why the Waitlist?
Uncompromising Quality. Every pup we produce is selectively bred for physical health, emotional stability, and protection aptitude. We don’t rush the process—and we never cut corners.
Fully Trained from Puppyhood. Our protection dogs grow up in our home environment. They’re socialized, obedience-trained, and safety-certified long before leaving our care.
Limited Intake. We cap the number of orders to ensure each dog receives the time and training it deserves. This ensures our dogs are ready—confident, reliable, and highly bonded to their eventual family.
2. Why We Don’t Differentiate Between Coat Types
Some breeders offer choices like “short coat” or “long coat,” but we’ve retired that model—here’s why:
Performance over Appearance. Whether a dog has a longer or shorter coat doesn’t impact protection ability, temperament, or health. In our experience, temperament and functional quality matter far more than coat length.
Streamlined Process. Removing coat-based options allows us to focus every bit of our efforts on temperament, health screening, and real-world protection utility.
Better Outcomes for You. Less decision fatigue, more focus on what truly matters—your dog’s lifelong performance and family fit.
3. What You Can Expect with Valor
- Home-Raised from Day One
Our puppies grow up in our loving, stable, home environment—not kennels—and are exposed to everyday sights, sounds, routines, and people.
Balanced Training Philosophy
We specialize in a balanced, structured approach—compassionate but consistent—designed to reinforce calm, obedience, control, and protection response.
Highly Selective Breeding & Health Testing
Every breeding dog is meticulously health-tested (hips, elbows, cardiac, etc.) and chosen for temperament, drive, and trainability. The result: dogs built to perform and built to last.
Bond-Based Placements
We understand that protection dogs aren’t appliances—they’re partners. Our handover training process ensures your dog bonds with your family before heading home, guaranteeing trust and reliability from day one.
4. Your Investment & Timeline
- Current Booking Horizon: 18-24 months
We currently have three dogs in the pipeline; our next slots won’t fill for nearly two years.
- Why the Wait is Worth It:
No compromises—only top-tier health, temperament, trainability
Peace of mind knowing your dog is ready for real-world protection
A lasting relationship based on trust, not transactions
- What to Do Now
Inquire early to join the waitlist or place a deposit to reserve your spot.
Request a temperament profile—dive into our breeding evaluations and see how our dogs match your needs.
Schedule a pre-placement consultation to learn how bonding and introduction work as your dog nears readiness.
Bottom Line
Valor Protection Dogs isn’t just another trainer—we’re specialists. Our focus on unwavering quality and functional excellence means bookings fill quickly, and our waitlist remains lengthy. Removing decisions like coat length lets us invest fully where it matters most: your dog’s performance, your family’s peace of mind, and a bond built to last.
If you’re looking for a protection dog that’s truly elite—raised with integrity, trained with discipline, and ready to protect—reach out today. We welcome inquiries from families ready to begin this journey together.
Contact us to place an order for a custom protection dog.
Written by Amy Pishner
About the Author:
Amy Pishner is the Founder of Valor Protection Dogs, a premier breeder and trainer of elite German Shepherd protection dogs in Boise, Idaho. With over a decade of experience and a national reputation for excellence, Amy specializes in raising and training world-class German Shepherds that offer both loyalty and protection for families, professionals, and discerning dog owners.