Protection K9 7-Day
Home Integration Program

Acquainting your family with your new protection dog and laying the groundwork for a successful integration process.

Personal delivery of your expertly trained dog to your home.
Live demonstration of your dog’s abilities.
Collaborative creation of the week-long training schedule.
Eye contact drills to begin building a strong bond with your dog.
Discussion on dog psychology, focusing on understanding your dog’s unique mentality.
Emphasis on fostering a deep, lasting connection with your dog.
Training on effective handling techniques for daily life and protection scenarios.
Confidence-building guidance to help you utilize your dog’s skills when needed.

Build a strong bond with your dog through positive reinforcement techniques.
Eye contact drills and basic commands (sit, down, place, heel)
Refining timing, consistency, and setting realistic expectations.
Techniques for marking desired behaviors and offering praise.
Develop clear communication with your dog.
Equip owners with effective command-giving skills.
Lay the foundation for maintaining obedience.

Proper leash handling and an introduction to bitework.
Using the leash for communication and corrections (timing, consistency, appropriate force).
Commands: heel, guard, attack, and release.
Master leash handling for better control outdoors.
Familiarize with handling the dog’s strength during bitework.

Training with an e-collar and managing your dog’s energy.
Using the e-collar for positive punishment and negative reinforcement.
Practicing timing and balanced stimulation.
Structured play for energy release (fetch, frisbee, round/release commands).
Achieve off-leash obedience.
Ensure healthy and safe energy management.

Training with an e-collar and managing your dog’s energy.
Using the e-collar for positive punishment and negative reinforcement.
Practicing timing and balanced stimulation.
Structured play for energy release (fetch, frisbee, round/release commands).
Achieve off-leash obedience.
Ensure healthy and safe energy management.

Strengthening bitework & defensive/offensive scenarios
Experiencing your dog’s strength during bitework.
Tailored real-life scenario training for specific lifestyles.
Commands: guard, bite, release.
Transitioning the dog between “on” and “off” modes in response to threats.
Understand and manage your dog’s protective capabilities.
Master precision and control during protection situations.

Summarizing and reinforcing all training.
Review of commands, leash handling, on/off-leash techniques, protection work, and energy release.
Addressing any remaining concerns or challenges.
Weekly follow-up sessions for the first month.
Ongoing lifetime support as part of the Israel Protection K9 family.