Forget the pepper spray—These pups will have your back (and your heart)!

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 ...

From small watchdogs to large ones, older adults can count on these protective pups.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Often called guard dogs, more people are getting protection dogs to guard themselves and their homes. Hearing a dog bark from inside your home is proven to make your house a less ...

Guard dogs are on high alert to let you know of any danger and also serve as protection dogs. There are different types of guard dog breeds, from those that are more general watchdogs to protective ...

Guard dogs have long been valued for their ability to detect danger, respond quickly and protect the people they love. Many of these breeds combine physical strength with sharp instincts, making them ...

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 ...