An executive protection dog must meet and exceed the standards of a typical protection dog. Core requirements:

• Complete socialization across diverse, high-intensity environments
• Top-tier obedience with absolute reliability
• Control and responsiveness in crowded public spaces

Protection training includes:

• Guard command
• Attack command
• Release on the bite
• Muzzle attack training

Additional, situation-specific training may include:

• Food refusal
• Perimeter searches during travel
• Multiple-opponent scenarios
• Weapon recognition
• Transitional security between locations

The emphasis is on customization, discretion, compact handling, and operational reliability across constant movement