PERSONAL PROTECTION DOGS DEMYSTIFIED! || 2X World Champ Ivan Balabanov explains protection training! 

You can't help but respect Ivan's NO BULLSHIT honesty.

I really like your analogy regarding the difference between the build up to the bite in a police style dog versus a home/executive style protection dog needing go from 0 to 10 in a split second. I'd never thought of that before, and I've never heard any other trainer talk about this when trying to sell a dog. It's very good information for me when I am in a position to order my dog from you.

I really appreciate your straight forward no bs approach of explaining this. Is it just me or does this make it clear that a protection dog is very rare and hard to come by and furthermore to maintain? I’ve long been feeling it important to have a protection dog as part of our family unit, but now feel a bit overwhelmed not with the training & maintenance of training, (because I’m certainly willing to put in the work) but more so with the acquiring a suitable dog and trainer who knows the intricacies that you explained.

dude Ivan coming into his home shooting blanks hahahah very nice response by the dog! Legendary

The first response is for sure in the nature of the protection dog, spot on. And how the individual react can be a surprise for many owners/handlers, the sport will not give you all the answers. Is through the day to day life events. Great share in regard of this theme Ivan.

Incredible explanation of dog behaviors and how genetics play such an important role. We saw a similar thing in the horse world when the European, mostly German, warmbloods became the rage for dressage (and jumping) omg, around 40 years ago. I was in that sport and we quickly saw those imported “elite” horses didn’t meet elite standards but dumb Americans spent tens of thousands for them so they could brag about their “imported warmblood”. Yes, they often beat our less fancy moving American Thoroughbreds, Morgans and other American breeds who didn’t move with such exaggerated elevation and extension but they often came with genetic issues the Germans didn’t want in their own breeding program and of course those genetics were perpetuated here. I was into Lipizzaners due to one I met as a child, and at first we had Temple Farm which bred its own (and sold off the lesser ones) then the Spanish Riding School saw a great market for the stallions that didn’t make it into their breeding program. Eventually, the the SRS director came to the states to judge our breeding stock to elevate the standards because it was not very good and it’s a rare breed. It only makes sense the elite European dog world did the same thing.

You are friggen Awesome!!!! Have to save up some money to register for your class. Thank you Ivan

This video really helped me to understand better the difference between police protection and personal protection. As I am moving into this arena I am feeling more knowledgeable and confident. Thanks Ivan.

Thank you so much Ivan! So happy to have found this channel. I appreciate your honesty and integrity and helpfulness! I am so looking forward to learning from you. A dog is so important for me as I am looking for one to add to my family and need help in getting the exact one for me and my girls. Thanks again ! Truly invaluable 💜💜💜

Wow, never thought about this maintenance training .Bottom line train the dog only what you need .So true.

I have wanted one of your dogs since I first found out about you from my first dog trainer Karen Duet, but I can barely give a GSD enough exercise let alone an amazing Malinois. I love your honesty. The show horse world is the same - Europe will not sell their great horses, the ones trainers from the US bring back are overrated.

Absolutely the best information I’ve seen regarding this topic. All of it is gold!

Great video, Would love to hear another talk about personal protection dogs and what the market of people that buy these dogs is like

Best hour I've listened to in a while TY. Agree with it all nice to hear it from a pro

I’ve watched this video a few times and revisited the video today after watching a ridiculous RU-vid video from a popular seller of “protection dogs”. Advertising dogs for quite a premium price as trained family protection dogs. This video came to mind when the guy said that his dogs can actually smell when someone is going to do something bad and how dogs should never ever be trained to attack on command. It’s unfortunate how many people get duped into buying a dog that is supposed to “just know” and make his own decisions. I hope more people looking for a personal protection dog find Ivan’s video here before spending money on a protection dog. This is the best video I’ve ever watched on the topic of personal protection dogs. You’re a wealth of knowledge, Ivan. Thank you for all you do!

I know Mike Ritland also talks about how much more difficult PPDs are from sport, police, and military dogs. Same issues Ivan recognizes. The % of dogs that have that balance between traits are very had to find and a lot fewer than advertised.

Wow...I mean WOW ! You just blew my mind ! It all makes so much sense. Thanks

Very good information, thanks for taking the time to make the video.

Im definitely a new fan! I Love how you explain, give examples and show scenario.

YES! So excited to watch this!

Много се радвам, че намерих канала! Невероятно откровен материал и също така информативен! Ще следя материала ви за в бъдеще, Иван :)

Fantastic video! I’ve watched this a few times now. I love dog sports but my main focus are dogs primarily for personal protection

God bless your ABILITIES, understanding and RAW REALITIES of the dog world and quality dogs. WoW Thank you!

Ivan’s going to blow up in 2021 I’m Calling it

This was an amazing video. Thank you so much for doing it. It provided a lot of insight to your knowledge on protection dogs. Can't wait to purchase a Mali from you in the future, as well as attend your seminar.

1967 I bought a small German Shepard from frank Fuchs from East Germany after ww2 his family came over here ..she was of the real rin tin tin bloodline....she protected my body where ever I was at...especially if I laid down on the couch or bed...my husband who lived with us could not come into any room where I was laying down in daytime or nite time...somebody sitting beside me could not get up without her growling and getting ready to attack ...with one word from me ..one word only..she would either bite them or sit back down....she did not bite deep and hard but would hold on until I told her to let go on any part of the body...she also was a super excellent cattle herder all of her life she even got to heard some buffalo...she could hang onto a cows tail for as long as I wanted even as a cow kept running away..and she would do simple easy nipping and driving the heels of milk cows and calves...THAT WAS RIN TIN TIN PEDIGREE...She was too small to join the Montreal police force and that is why I got her...she could go in a store like a lady and separate wild cattle..a man broke my nose on a surprise attack and without a command she got him big time in his crotch..he ran away...

Thank you for taking out time to do this talk.

Another great episode👌 and as k9 police officer you are pretty much spot on!

Ivan u told the truth.

Great information ! Thank you Ivan

I watched a video from a trainer not heavily into protection dogs but some knowledge showing exactly what you are talking about. The owner of this European imported " protection dog" that cost a lot the dog was shown to not have a clue what to do when the trainer who was dressed casually walked up with a fake gun pointed at the owner (dog at his side)and dog never even gave a warning bark or changed disposition just stood there looking around

Thanks for this talk. Rational talk about things only a true professional knows. Thank you for sharing. 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

Sounds like a difficult market. If only people could be honest. We are talking a lot of money after all. Here in the U.K there are some Personal Protection Dog sellers that sell really useless dogs that end up soft and pet like. I would want a dog that protects in real life. I have found that when I have asked lots of questions the guy selling the dogs hangs up. I asked, "why do you not use Malinois " he had no answer. Yet he wants £60k for a Doberman or German Shepherd but refuses to train Malinois. I do not understand that. Thank you for this eye opening video. I think it will help many people from being ripped off.

Thank you for this video I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot

Anyone considering owning a dog like the ones Ivan produces,should consider it a privilege...everyday.

Thank you for this video. Very informative.

Good explanation, insightful!

Would love to have a new malinois. Love the video

the truth shall set us free

Great comparison between protection and police

Truly informative!

How hard is it to select a good protection dog from a puppy? What are the odds of it being a good candidate?

I know you're a busy man, but I'm going to ask this question. I have a three year old Dutch Shepherd female. that I bought and after I purchased her, I realized she did not know how to play No toys interest her in any way. The only thing she wants to do is chase cats and kill things She is dog aggressive, animal aggressive Loves people, loves children. but does not know how to play. How can I get this dog to play and stop constantly looking for something to kill? I want her to have a good quality of life. She is absolutely beautiful. and really a good dog. But she has zero enjoyment in life and is stressed out constantly Please help.

Total right. Mainly performance dogs not real world dogs. WrestleMania dogs. Most people want that nowadays for a 'look' so their friends say Wow 😂

Timestamps would be awesome

What about the working line gsd?

Ivan, with your PPD that are purchased, will you visit a client annually at a cost to resharpen certain skills?

It is all in the brains and genetic pool available ...some dogs have the decernment to be able to tell a sneaky strange person who is walking up to you without talking..and who's movements are unnatural.. and they become alert and come over to its owner and stand between stranger and their owner, just in case..

You just wait, in the United States… all you need is one big movie with a dog to get people who have no business breeding dogs to cut corners to make a quick profit and even those with good intentions can mess up the bloodlines and temperament so they can appeal to families with children or even single women in apartments who can’t control a high drive dog to mess with a breeds bloodlines. I still believe the European Doberman is the most underrated personal protection dog for families. The American Doberman is a perfect example of what can happen with one generation of Hollywood corrupting a breed. I understand the health issues with Dobies but the trainability, intelligence, power, stature, etc. has the potential to become the dogs they were in the Pacific during the most violent fighting of all time. If a dog can perform in the Pacific War theater, or the best. They chose that dog for a reason, they tested all breeds and they chose the Doberman for the pacific for some reason? The Pacific theater is the ULTIMATE testing ground. Maybe WWI, but the Doberman was used as a carrier as well. The Doberman had to tell the difference between a Japanese soldier and US soldier, to attack in caves? So historically, what breed has the most potential, the Doberman MUST be the best overall protection dog ever “battle tested.” I would just plead backyard breeders stay away from the European lines so we can save the Doberman’s genetic drive and temperament.

Il put my hand up and say all the lies you said in the video I fell for all the marketing BS. I feel very silly right now but I'd rather be wrong and learn then be lied to. I'm from the UK and I'm looking for that high drive protection puppy and was thinking going to Belgiam or Netherlands was my best bet but I am clearly mistaken. The uk isn't known for breeding the best Belgians/Dutches. What would you recommend I do to find the best protection puppy I've seen all your videos on how you raise your puppies and they are awesome socialisation and when you exposed a lot of these dogs I would be shown are rejects it does demoralise me. If you reply I really appreciate it. Ps I seen your own breeding programme and just the shipping fees are killer aha

I'm thinking of couple people in the Asian country who fits the criteria of wearing shorts and stuffing sleeve in the dogs mouth and they call it protection dog training.

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No Different than the Horse Market Shopping in Europe. Guess What ? Over here it's Sexy that it came from Europe. Over There "they" knew Exactly what "they" had (horse,dog or whatever) and the Only Reason it ever got here to America is because it wasn't going to "make it" Over There for whatever the reason. Hence the term "Caveat Emptor" Let the Buyer Beware ! Nice Job "pulling back the Curtain Ivan. Keep it Up. We need more of iT. 🐾👍✔️

Ivan I went online looking for a trainer near my location in Fl. It shows you are near the Plant City area. I have a 8 month Malinois. Would you refer me a club

Hey Ivan In personal protection dogs, did you find a male dog better than a female to do the job ?

Buying a dog from Ivan, for the average dog owner or no? These are incredibly high drive dogs, so I imagine you HAVE to be an experienced handler to give the dog a good life. Am I correct in this thinking or not?

Well after watching at 40:16 I found my answer lol

Where to look for a mal pup with personal protection potential

Hello is your training specific to the malinois and German shepherd type dogs or can it be applied to any dog?

Americans 🤣🤣🤣