Elite private protection dog · Real Defense Protocol
Atilla
From $20,000 Shipping arranged worldwide and across the USA.
Los Angeles, the Bay Area, San Diego and beyond
Protection dogs for sale in California
Yes. TYR Protection Dogs sells fully trained protection dogs in California. Each German Shepherd has advanced obedience on and off leash and an immediate off-switch on a verbal command, which is what city life asks for.
Fully trained, from $20,000. The dog travels to California with one of our trainers, and hand delivery with the handover is included.
- 12.9Mpeople in the Los Angeles Long Beach Anaheim area (Census, 2024)
- 82°Faverage July high in downtown Los Angeles (NWS)
- 14.25 inof rain a year in downtown Los Angeles (NWS)
- LAMC 53.51Los Angeles ties the dog license to a rabies certificate
Local rules and climate
Owning a protection dog in California
A few facts about life in California that shape the dog you need. Rules change: check the official source and your town or county.
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The biggest metro on the West Coast
The Census Bureau counts about 12.9 million people in the Los Angeles Long Beach Anaheim area (July 2024). That means crowds, neighbors close by and a dog that must stay calm in public.
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A mild coastal climate
NWS normals for downtown Los Angeles give an average July high of 82°F and about 14.25 inches of rain a year. The inland valleys run hotter, so plan walks for the cooler hours there.
Source: National Weather Service Los Angeles, 1991 to 2020 normals
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License and rabies certificate in Los Angeles
In the City of Los Angeles a dog license is valid only with a rabies vaccination certificate from a licensed veterinarian (LAMC 53.51). Other cities and counties have their own rules, so check yours.
Source: Los Angeles Animal Services report to the City Council (LAMC 53.51)
City life
A protection dog for California city life
City life puts people close together: neighbors on the other side of the wall, busy sidewalks, cafés, parking garages and elevators. A protection dog for the city has to be calm first.
That is why control matters more than anything else. Our dogs ignore the noise of normal life, stay focused on you, and respond only when a real threat appears. When you give the command, they stop.
Some clients want a dog for the home and the family. Others want a dog that walks with one person through the day. Rui will help you decide which one fits your life.
Delivery and price
How delivery to California works
At the handover our trainer works with you where you actually live: your home, your street, your building and the places you walk every day.
From $20,000
Every dog is priced individually.
- The dog travels with one of our trainers, in about 15 days if it is ready, and the trainer stays at least 2 days for the handover.
- Hand delivery, the handover at your home and a health and training guarantee backed by a contract are included.
Available now
Trained protection dogs available for California
German Shepherd male trained for real-world protection
Banshee
From $20,000 Shipping arranged worldwide and across the USA. Personal delivery with a full handover is available.
Questions
Protection dogs in California: your questions
Can a protection dog live in an apartment or a condo?
A German Shepherd needs daily exercise and time with you, wherever you live. What makes a dog right for the city is calm and control.
Family protection dog or personal protection dog?
A family protection dog lives with the household and protects the people in it. A personal protection dog travels closely with one person. Rui helps you choose.
How is a TYR dog different from a sport dog?
Sport programs teach dogs to target equipment such as sleeves. The Real Defense Protocol prepares dogs to recognize and respond to real human threats.
Do you offer follow-up training after the handover?
Yes. Follow-up visits are available once a year or every 6 months. They are charged separately.
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