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The Cane Corso has experienced a significant rise in its popularity in recent years, both as a companion and protection dog. It has enjoyed quite the change in fortunes, previously being at risk of extinction in the aftermath of the Second World War. Cane Corsos can make excellent protection dogs,…

Historically, dogs originated as working animals and only later developed into the companions and pets we know today. Nevertheless, working dogs, both as distinct breeds and intra-breed lines remain popular today. Unlike companion breeds, working dogs primarily exist and are bred to perform specific tasks, i.e. guiding the blind, guarding,…

Protection Dogs Worldwide is a globally respected working dog dealership and training company. Although based in the UK, we have exported our dogs around the world and have recently worked with customers across North America, continental Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Our reputation is largely based on our…

Whenever someone brings a new dog into their home, one of their earliest and most important tasks is starting the bonding process. This sets the foundation for their future relationship, builds trust, and facilitates companionship. We are often asked how owners can bond with their new dogs, and these are…

One of the first questions we are often asked after providing potential customers with a quote is why are the dogs we train and sell so expensive? It would be correct to say that they are not cheap with prices running into tens of thousands of pounds for a single…

Protection Dogs Worldwide offers extensive training programmes, both during the day and on a longer-term residential basis. Our clients have found that residential training offers a number of benefits which you may wish to consider.

The first benefit of residential training is its potential to deliver results. While a longer…

Bringing any kind of dog into your life will inevitably be exciting, especially if it is a puppy. The first weeks and months a dog is with you for are some of the most formative in its life, especially if they are younger. Proper training during this time is key…

From their earliest days, dogs have always been used for guarding and protective purposes. The first record of military working dogs dates back to 600BC, and they have served on battlefields with distinction since. Dogs guarding the home have been a historical constant too, so it was to be expected…

The Cane Corso and Presa Canario are two very popular working breeds commonly used for guarding and protection work. Both are large mastiff-types with roots in southern Europe. The Cane Corso is Italian, while the Presa Canario was developed in Spain’s Canary Islands. Although superficially somewhat similar, the Cane Corso…