Training Dogs for Protection Work
by Fred Mandilk, Marv Gangloff  
Hardcover. Publisher: State Mutual Book & Periodical Service; (March 1, 1999)
A guide for both amateur and professional handlers and trainers of all working breeds, who wish to better understand the basics of correct handling and training. In this brief book the authors show how to incorporate positive training aspects, and point out abusive "techniques" and their risks.  They also tackle popular training misconceptions. They further describe the selection and early training of the puppy, and explain obedience, protection, and tracking, which combine to produce the working protection dog.  
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The Home & Family Protection Dog: Selection and Training
by Karen Freeman Duet, George Duet

Hardcover: 256 pages.  Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (T); (July 1, 1993)
This book describes the process of choosing and conditioning a dog that will be used as both a family pet and a protection dog. An initial program of training for house manners and obedience is used to establish control and lay the groundwork for the specific agitation work and protection training that is to follow. The authors emphasize that the training of a personal protection dog should be done with the assistance of an experienced professional trainer.
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The Business Security K-9: Selection and Training
by Karen Freeman Duet, George Duet
Hardcover: 258 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 9.75 x 1.00 x 6.50 Publisher: Howell Books; (July 1, 1995)
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K9 Personal Protection: A Manual for Training Reliable Protection Dogs
by Resi Gerritsen, Ruud Haack
Hardcover: 164 pages
Publisher: Temeron Books; Manual edition (November 1, 2002)
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Protection Dogs for You and Your Family
by Edward Weiss, Thomas G. Rose, Mary Garland Jonas

Paperback: 191 pages
Publisher: Alpine Pubns; (April 1, 1992)

The authors demonstrate how to select and train a dog that will not only protect your home, but also be a friendly compainion to your family and friends.
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Manstopper! : Training a Canine Guardian
by Joel McManis (Author)
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Howell Book House; (January 21, 1998)

Emphasizing safe handling practices, the author, a former police officer and a professional trainer, covers every facet of training, from understanding the reasons behind protection work, being an agitator, to evaluating temperament to safety factors and liability issues.
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