Whether police officer, store clerk, martial arts instructor, or housewife, we all need protection. Pepper spray, handguns, and Tae-Kwon-Do may be popular options, but the safest and most satisfying alternative is the protection-trained dog. This books opens the door to everyone interested in a truly "personal" bodyguard. Over 200 action-packed full-color photos illustrate training techniques for both the novice and expert trainer. Author Mike Harlow, with 20 years of experience as a K-9 officer and dog trainer, gives step-by-step instruction on evaluating the individual breeds suitable for protection, and how to get the most out of your dog in obedience, tracking, bitework, running apprehension, building and area search, agility, and other practical areas. This comprehensive manual is a must for all law-enforcement personnel and anyone interested in the best form of protection: the K-9 bodyguard.