✓ The Honest Answer

You can — and you'll likely get exactly what you pay for. A local trainer with 2–5 years of experience is not the same as a 7× World Champion with 45 years and a direct line to Europe's best breeders. The gap in bloodline quality, training methodology, and guarantee backing is enormous. When your family's safety is the deliverable, "a lot less" is a false economy.

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This is the most important question and the one Wayne cares about most. Every Simanovich dog is socialized with children from early development. The championship obedience training means these dogs are in complete control at all times. 99.9% of their life they are playful, loving, affectionate family dogs. The protection capability only activates on command or in response to a genuine threat — never spontaneously.

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Many of Wayne's happiest long-term clients had never owned a working dog before purchasing from him. A Master Trainer personally delivers your dog and works with your family until you're completely comfortable — teaching you exactly how to handle every situation. The goal is Huggable Security™ — a joyful, loving dog that happens to be prepared for anything.

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Wayne's team invests serious time in the matching consultation before a dog is placed. Your lifestyle, family structure, property, and other pets are all considered. And if any performance issue arises, the written guarantee and lifetime team access mean you're never navigating a problem alone. In 45 years, the track record speaks for itself.

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Contact Wayne's team directly — payment arrangements can be discussed during your consultation. We want the right families to be able to access this level of protection without unnecessary barriers. The most important first step is simply having the conversation about your needs.

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Because Terry Bradshaw brought one on The Tonight Show. Because a client in Colorado has bought five dogs over 15+ years. Because Wayne's 15 championship titles are public competition records — not marketing claims. And because families who have lived with a Simanovich dog consistently come back. The proof is 45 years deep.

Beyond the purchase price, plan for annual ongoing costs of approximately $2,000–$4,000 covering premium nutrition, routine veterinary care, and any refresher training. A working dog should eat a high-quality, high-protein diet appropriate to their activity level. Regular vet check-ups, heartworm prevention, and vaccinations are standard. Over a 10-year lifespan, total ownership typically ranges from $55,000–$75,000 — still less than a decade of private security service, and vastly more valuable in terms of protection capability and personal bond.

For fully trained adults, personal delivery to your home is included. A Master Trainer hand-delivers your dog and stays to work with your family through the integration process. For puppies and adolescents, visit options are always available — contact us to discuss delivery arrangements based on your location and selected dog.

Payment arrangements are discussed on a case-by-case basis during your consultation. Contact Wayne's team directly to have an honest conversation about making the right dog work for your situation. We're not a sales operation — we're a relationship-based program that wants the right families to access this level of security without unnecessary barriers.

Adolescent pricing reflects the level of training completed at the time of placement. A 5-month-old with foundational obedience started is priced differently from an 11-month-old with both obedience mastery and significant protection training complete. We'll discuss exactly where each available dog is in their training program during your consultation — so you know precisely what you're getting at each price point.

Direct European importation seems attractive until you add up the real costs: the import dog's purchase price ($8,000–$20,000 for a quality working dog), international shipping ($2,000–$5,000), USDA documentation, quarantine compliance, and then the separate cost of a U.S.-based trainer to complete protection training. Total often exceeds $35,000 — with no guarantee, no established U.S. relationship, and no championship oversight. Wayne's program delivers a superior result at competitive total cost.

Every Simanovich dog comes with a written health guarantee. If a verifiable genetic health issue emerges that impacts the dog's quality of life or performance capability, Wayne's team will work with you to address it. The specifics of the guarantee are covered during your consultation — but the bottom line is simple: 45 years of reputation means Wayne stands behind every dog he places.