Protection Level1

Description

**Protection Level 1 (Foundation Protection Training)** Protection Level 1 is the introductory certification program designed to develop the dog’s confidence, awareness, and controlled protective instincts. This course builds the foundation of personal and family protection while maintaining obedience, stability, and handler control. The training focuses on teaching the dog how to recognize potential threats, respond with controlled alertness, and perform protective behaviors only under command. It is ideal for family dogs, companion dogs, and working dogs beginning their protection journey. **Training Includes:** • Obedience under distraction • Confidence building and environmental neutrality • Handler focus and engagement • Controlled alert barking • Basic threat recognition • Hold and release command • Recall out from distraction • Controlled guarding behavior • Public stability and neutrality This program aims to create a calm, balanced, and trustworthy protector by combining discipline, confidence, and control—laying the groundwork for advanced protection levels.