Trained protection dogs are gaining popularity as an elite form of home security; however, experts caution that not all dogs marketed as “trained” are capable of providing real-world protection, according to Benzinga. The global protection dog industry was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024, and buyers are advised to approach purchases with the same scrutiny as they would for home security systems. According to Alex Bois, managing director of Texas-based Canine Protection International, many dogs featured on social media are sport-trained performers, not protectors. CPI sells only 24 dogs per year, each costing over six figures, and is raised for off-leash protection in family settings. Buyers should visit training facilities, observe dogs in off-leash environments, and avoid sellers who use flashy marketing, conceal training methods, or make unrealistic claims.
