Chris,
This is just my opinion.
When I see training site offer "theatrical training for your dog.", I pretty much know where their emphasis is regarding training. And it won't be training serious protection dogs, for sure.
These folks are what I call "dabblers" - they offer a lot of services and can probably do most of them at a low level - if they aren't up to stuff with obedience training, it's no biggie. But if they're not up to speed for protection type training, there's a much higher risk of bad things happening to both your dog and others. And just by the wording of that website, I'd be scared to take my dog there.
Again, just my opinion - but just going by what they write ( or don't write...like titles that the trainers have gotten, or their qualifications, etc, which are totally bogus on the site - a major warning sign ) I certainly wouldn't recommend them for something as serious as protection training.
You'd be much better off with the fellow that Scott suggested. Or simply keep looking and search for a professional trainer that has the experience and knowledge to train a dog in a more serious manner.
I would suggest that you contact Bob Conklin at Hudson Valley K-9 Academy - http://www.hudsonvalleyk9academy.com - 845 547 7833. His working dog background is MWD, Customs, Police and now he is a full time trainer and breeder of GSD's.
He worked with me and my dog until we moved out of state.
He has a good handle on working dogs and thier owners.
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