About
Why Shield K9 ?
We provide beautiful, imposing dogs with superior training. With over a decade in training and working dogs, you can trust us to provide you with a high-caliber dog that is right for you.
Quality of Dog
Quality is not something you can train. Quality is genetic. With over a decade of breeding, importing, and training working dogs we KNOW what we are looking at. Whether it is evaluating a young green dog or a puppy, we have the experience to judge the genetic quality and default temperament of the dog. One of the hallmarks of our program is the genetic quality of dog we start with.
Matching
We will not match the wrong dog to the wrong family. Our clients all have unique needs. While all our protection dogs have the same top tier training, each dog has a unique temperament. One of the reasons we are an industry leader is our ability to match the right dog to the right client. You can offer any amount of money, but if we believe the dog is not the right match for you, we will not sell.
Training
We are world class trainers. Our training systems are being used all around the world. We have developed a program for training protection dogs that is second to none. Unlike most other vendors, we do not just sell recycled sport dogs. Often our dogs are started from puppies or purchased as green dogs with little to no training. This way we able to ensure the quality of training from beginning to end is to our standard.
Haz Othman – Owner and Founder of Shield K9
I first started working dogs 18 years ago as a K9 handler for a private security company. Since that time, I have spent years studying canine behavior, learning theory and psychology. My experience includes behavior modification, aggression rehab, protection training, competitive obedience and more.
I have selected, raised, imported and trained numerous dogs for various working applications. We now have a breeding program producing some of the best working dogs in the country.
I developed a Functional Obedience Training system that is now used by numerous trainers and has brought success to thousands of dog owners.
I am of the opinion that you can never know to much. As such, I am always studying the latest in training theory as well as attending seminars with world re known trainers in numerous disciplines.
When I first founded Shield K9, my intention was to focus primarily on working dogs. However, after seeing many dogs come out of other training programs that were still out of control, aggressive, anxious and exhibiting dangerous behaviours, I decided it was time to offer an alternative for companion K9’s.
It was time for a BALANCED training approach that actually works out in the real world around everyday stress and distractions.
