Personal safety and the safety of loved ones are critical concerns. With this, there’s an interest in protection dogs—a unique and effective way to ensure security at home and in external environments ...

Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. For those with children, choosing the right dog often comes down to finding the right balance between protection and temperament.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Good guard dogs often have a breed history of guarding livestock or protecting property," explains Dr. Liza Cahn, DVM, a ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Israeli, the 38-year-old owner of Delta K9 Academy in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity. Dogs have always been a part of ...

Dogs have long been a status symbol in Los Angeles, but the latest must-have breed isn’t some tiny designer fur bauble, bred for Instagram. With home invasions soaring in the City of Angels, mansion ...

Don’t let the friendly appearance of the Kuvasz fool you. This large, strong-willed herd dog is extremely protective and territorial. Even if you don’t regularly need to defend your home against ...

Arya may have many skills, but securing or guarding her home and owners is clearly not one of them. Popular belief is that dogs are great for protection. However, a video of Arya, a Cattle Dog, ...

Canine Protection International’s selection process begins with a staggering cull: 98% of dogs evaluated annually fail to meet its standards. This rejection rate—higher than Harvard’s admissions ...