Purchasing a trained dog provides you with the benefit of knowing that:     -the selection process of your dog has been professionally acquired     -the k-9 has had proper up-bringing     -the k-9 has had proper socialization     -proper mannerisms have been instilled     -the k-9 has had specialized training to suit your needs We firmly believe in the ability of our trained dogs. However, the perception that a trained dog will respond like a robot...is not how we like to advertise this service. The ability to influence a trained dog by commands is well founded. But trained dogs are far from being programmed machines. We advocate consideration for how the dog feels and thinks. Reality is that dogs are living, breathing beings like all of us they deserve consideration and respect. We do not promise machines...that would be unrealistic, unsafe, unfair to our dog and to you as a new owner. What we do promise is a new member to your family who will look forward to pleasing you based on their personalized experience at our training facility. A dogs predictability in behavior is not only brought about through genetic qualities but how these qualities are cultivated and maintained through discipline without sacrificing integrity. We offer maintenance programs to keep you and your trained dog sharp. Continued training offers greater flexibility. Because needs often change, we advocate maintenance programs. By maintenance training and making adjustments when needed we are often able to gradually provide the required training to facilitate dogs to changes. We want to offer you the best we can, but also provide our trained dogs with the same. We interview families before placing our dogs. WE WILL NOT SHIP DOGS. INTERVIEWING AND MEETING WITH ENTIRE FAMILY IS A MUST. The transition of a trained dog is facilitated greatly by having a vast vocabulary of commands. Using commands that a dog has been trained to provides you with a means of influence. By having this capability of influence a trained dog will immediately see you as a point of reference in its new environment. Once this period is seen through a dog will become adjusted to its new family and relate to you as a leader. FAMILY/PERSONAL PROTECTION DOG Contrary to belief a Family/Personal Protection Dog is not an ATTACK DOG. An Attack Dog has a deficiency in its ability to be social. Such a dog lacks domestication. Therefore, limited in its ability to be trained and in its participation to be social this type of dog is unpredictable and unsafe as a companion. A reliable Family/Personal Trained Dog must be balanced in:     -Social tendencies (be predictable within the relations to family/owner.)     -Willingness to work.     -Ability to fulfill its purpose. Our Family/Personal Trained Dogs are classified into these two categories: --Our first level is a "Specialized Companion" the ideal pet for those families having low security needs. Dogs at this level are obedience trained on and off leash. Conducive to family living, Very social, sound temperament with predisposition to protect. Prices range from $3500.00 to $6500.00 --Our second level dog is a "Highly Specialized Dog". This caliber of dog is genetically able to handle high level training. Whether due to security reasons, handicaps, etc at this level we customize training beyond the spectrum of normal requests. In dogs of this caliber genetics play a very important role in ability to protect. To set ourselves apart from frustrating misunderstandings and disillusions we like our clients to understand that in order to have a true protector a dog must see its world limited to its immediate social circle of people/pack or have a need to protect immediate territory. These types of temperaments are what enables predictability for those clients needing an instinctive protector...not training. We feel this obligation to educating clients about temperament is often over looked. This consideration should be a very important part to your decision making. We do not sugar coat the reality of such a dog. They do make the best pets but good judgment, responsibility and awareness must be applied. True Protectors work through familiarities. There is no difference between an intruder/stranger and a brother/friend visiting that is not part of its day to day world/pack. We do not downplay the seriousness of owning such a dog. When a dog is required for its protective qualities, this quality needs to be genetic if it is to sustain itself. It must be because of an inmate need...NOT TRAINING. Training must provide the means of controlling this genetic predisposition not the source of inducing protection behavior. This quality needs to be genetic if it is to sustain itself. Our second level dog makes the ultimate partner. Sharing life with such a companion is a privilege. High Specialized Companion. Prices start $6500.00 + SPORT DOGS John Soares has had the unique opportunity to have lived as a Professional Dog trainer both in U.S.A. and Europe. His ability has brought him the recognition in both continents. He offers his experience as a:     -Helper and handler in Schutzhund/IPO     -Decoy and handler in French Ring     -Personal protection and police decoy     -Trainer for dogs in accelerates, search and rescue and narcotics     -Training director position in USA (Alpha Schutzhund Club)     -Training director position in Europe (Zebul Club)     -Became certified in Europe as a FCI helper     -Earned high honors at national championships in USA, Italy and Switzerland      ACHIEVEMENTS Internationally     -USA World Team IPO Qualifier 2001 Slovenia     -IDC World Championship Team Captain 2002 Czech Republic     -IDC World Championship Competitor 2004 Slovakia     -IDC World Championship Competitor 2005 Germany     -Italy World Team IPO Qualifier 2005 France     -ACHIEVEMENTS As a National and International competitor John Soares understands the concerns of trainers in considering a sport prospect. He has had experience training different breeds as well as having trialed different breeds. The beauty of the sport comes from the handlers ability to display containment of his/her dog without the signs of stress. The absolute satisfaction comes when skillful training of drive and instinct is guided towards a routine totally unnatural to a dog, yet seemingly effortless when done correct. The sport dog is a very particular dog. Outside needing the genetics and ability to work within the limits of you as a handler/trainer, a blending of your character and your dogs is needed for success to take place in our demanding sport. Compatibility needs to be apparent. A great dog with improper handling and lack of relationship will not show the same greatness as with someone else who is considerate to such detail. Any dog with the temperament and qualities for the sport of Schutzhund/IPO can participate in our sport. However, not all working types of temperament and working qualities are compatible with every handler. In selecting the proper dog for you it is important to know what your:     -handling capabilities are.     -experience is.     -strengths and weaknesses are.     -(realistic) expectations are. John Soares has trained at some of Europe's top kennels. His work in Europe has given him the opportunity to work at kennels and clubs in Italy, Slovenia, Austria, France, Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic. This unique experience has provided him with the opportunity to study different breeds by working with the great breeders and trainers of these breeds. ACHIEVEMENTS SEMINARS PRESS This experience has provided him with first hand knowledge of breeders, different breeds, types of dogs, and availability. Being a competitor this is a service John Soares knows when to say "expectations are unrealistic" or "I am not comfortable in providing you with a sport dog. " The variables in combining a person to a working dog are many. Successful sport participation is based on harmony and dedication. If realistic expectations are not evident, harmony can not take place and frustration will in evidently over burden the handler, trainer and dog. For those interested in a titled or green dog for the sport and/or sport training make the considerations needed for your success. John Soares can help provide you with a prospect after careful review. For additional information, please contact JOHN SOARES New York New Jersey Dog Training Center Serving New York (Orange, Rockland Counties, Manhattan) and New Jersey 973-715-0212 vonbragacenter@aol.com