A local training school told me I should use German to train protection work. They said this would make it easier for my dog to understand. Is this true?

This training school that gave this information on German commands is confused. They need more training themselves. You can train a dog in pig Latin – the language is not important it’s the training that is important. The dog must understand exactly what you mean. The fact that the command is in German, English, Spanish or whatever language it 100% irrelevant. There are plenty of commands in English to cover the things that you will need to teach a dog.If you want to personal protection train your dog you can and should do 100% of the foundation work yourself. Most of this work is done at your home. This training starts at 8 to 10 weeks and goes to 12 to 13 months. When the foundation work is finished then you need a helper.To do the foundation work you will need: The Foundation of Puppy Bitework and Teaching Protection Skills without a Decoy

As an owner it is very important that you understand the training steps and drives required to take a dog through bite work training. These training videos will give you that information. But no matter what – after the 12 to 13 month age (assuming you have done the foundation properly) you will have to find someone to do helper work. A lot of PP trainers need a lot of training themselves. They push dogs in defense way to soon. The videos are going to teach you what to look for in a helper, you will understand the training steps and you will recognize a skilled helper or more importantly a BOZO who is going to screw your dog up.