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Dog training · Protection dogs · United Kingdom

Platinum K9 Training

Working-line German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, trained from 9 weeks to 24 months for obedience, detection, protection and operational work.

  1. Belgian Malinois puppy with a toy9 wk
  2. Young black German Shepherd sitting, watching a ball4 mo
  3. Black German Shepherd sitting12 mo
  4. Black Dutch Shepherd in a K9 vest24 mo
Four dogs at 9 weeks, 4 months, 12 months and 24 months.
Start
9 weeks
Programme
24 months
Stages
8

Programme

Training timeline, 9 weeks to 24 months

  1. Belgian Malinois puppy on a lead, holding a toy

    Weeks 8–12

    Puppy foundations

    Short daily sessions on new surfaces, sounds, people and vehicles. Name response, crate and car routine.

    • Environmental exposure
    • Name response
    • Crate and car travel

    Rico, a working-line German Shepherd, joined the programme at 9 weeks.

  2. Young black German Shepherd sitting, eyes on a ball

    Months 3–5

    Engagement and focus

    Toy and food rewards build attention on the handler. First luring heel and position changes.

    • Eye contact
    • Luring heel
    • Tug and retrieve
  3. Belgian Malinois in a down on grass

    Months 5–8

    Obedience

    Sit, down, stand, place and recall, first on a long line, then in parks and streets.

    • Down-stay
    • Place
    • Long-line recall
  4. Belgian Malinois clearing a hurdle

    Months 8–12

    Body control and boundaries

    Hurdles, ramps and water build coordination. Boundary training teaches self-control at doors, gates and food.

    • Hurdle and A-frame
    • Boundary work
    • Ball drive

    Belle, German Shepherd × Belgian Malinois, at 11 months.

  5. Belgian Malinois searching office drawers for a scent

    Months 12–15

    Scent detection

    Odour imprinting on training aids, then systematic searches of rooms, vehicles, luggage and open ground.

    • Odour imprint
    • Room and vehicle search
    • Passive indication
  6. German Shepherd leaping with its mouth open

    Months 15–18

    Protection and control

    Bite work on sleeve and suit with a clean release on command, handler protection and recall off the decoy.

    • Sleeve and suit
    • Out on command
    • Handler protection
  7. Black Dutch Shepherd sitting in a K9 vest

    Months 18–22

    Tactical work

    Work in a K9 vest beside a team: building search, vehicle work, muzzle work, gunfire and night conditions.

    • Building search
    • Muzzle work
    • Gunfire and night work
  8. Handler holding a Belgian Malinois in a harness during a helicopter hoist

    Months 22–24

    Operational dog

    After two years the dog works with a handler team in military, police or family protection roles, including helicopter and fast-rope insertion.

    • Helicopter and fast rope
    • Team deployment
    • Maintenance training

    Sniper joined at 10 weeks and left as a fully trained family protection dog.

After 24 months

Sponsors of Platinum K9 Training

The brands that equip and feed the dogs in the programme.

Dobermann lying down, wearing a collar and lead

Training gear from our sponsors

Leads, collars, lanyards and vests used in daily training.

Wolf Den

Biothane leads, bungee collars, e-collar straps and tug balls, made to order in four pages of colours.

wolfden.uk@wolfdenproducts

Rottweiler lying in long grass

Feeding and nutrition

Meals and supplements for growing and working dogs.

Meals a day by age
AgeMeals
8–12 weeks4
3–6 months3
6–12 months2
12 months and older2

Portions follow the food's feeding guide, the dog's weight and its training load.

Contact Platinum K9 Training

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Services

  • Protection dog training
  • Obedience training
  • Residential training
  • One-to-one sessions
  • Behaviour modification
  • Trained protection dogs for sale