What "trained" should mean in a protection dog ad

No licensing body defines it, so buyers have to test it.

01Start with control

Nebraska has a dog bite statute, but dogbitelaw.com says it does not cover injuries from a dog's playful or mischievous acts. Dependable obedience beats any title.

02Levels of readiness

Good house manners with a recall that holds.
Calm in public beside traffic and strange dogs.
Protection work guided by a qualified trainer.
A demonstration you attended in person.

03Reasonable requests

Ask for a live demonstration, written training records and a customer you can call.

German Shepherd resting its chin on a smooth floor — Relaxed contact with the handler tells you more than a display.

04Promises to question

Nobody can guarantee how a living animal will behave. Treat a flat promise as a reason to ask more.

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