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 Good look into training a K-9 Bodyguard. April 28, 2009
B. Marshall (Illinois, USA)
After reading this book, I have a better idea as to what is involved with raising/training a K-9 Guardian. I'd recommend it to anyone interested in having their dog K-9 trained. It is not a "how to" manual as no one should do this kind of training unless they really know what they're doing...it's just too dangerous to all.
 Great book August 23, 2008
joebob
I strongly recommend the methods in this book for selecting and training a home protection dog. The harlowe out alone is worth the price of the book. This is not a book on dog sports, it is geared toward protection dogs that are also the family pet, or police dogs.
great book June 8, 2008
ned flanders (South Carolina)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book was a great help with protection training my pitbull. If you start out with a dog with a solid temperament and follow the principles of this book, you can have a good protection dog and a great family pet. The Harlowe method of teaching the out is the kindest to the dog, uses no force,and is very reliable. My dog outed cleanly the first time on a decoy, and never failed to out cleanly. The Harlowe method for teaching the running recall is also very simple and effective. This is the best book I have read on training a FAMILY protection dog, and it is very unlikely that you will need to use any harsh methods if you start early with your puppy. The only other thing I would like to add is that you probably need to work with an experienced decoy and trainer if you are new to protection training, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. It is also takes a lot of time and effort to train a protection dog, you can't do it half way.
 K-9 Body guards July 14, 2006
E. serrano (Pataskala, Ohio United States)
Book is very good, but skips to many basics, and you must know somehting about training before buying it. Stories are good, and great pictures, and american bulldog people will love this book for that reason.
Needs more details for beginners. Great for policemen.
Hey! December 5, 2005
Mr. Baskervilles (Spokane, Wa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I applaude Officer Harlow for writting this book, as it dispells many myths about the breeds and techniques used in creating k-9 body guards. Mike isn't telling people how to train your Aunts golden retriever!! This is a serious book for those who feel inclined to own a dog that could save your life on the streets and in your home. Too many pro dog trainers are scared to death to even think that you can use anything other than Euro hearding breeds to be competant protectors and reliable companions. This is a good book.
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