North Carolina Protection Dogs: Trained German Shepherds & Belgian Malinois
Meet Wayne Simanovich and Our Team at Our North Carolina Facility
North Carolina's home for professionally trained German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois since 1978. Visit our Conover training facility or have your fully trained protection dog delivered to your door. Every dog we place is trained on our farm in Conover, North Carolina. See all of our protection dogs for sale.
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For nearly 50 years, when national media wants to show America what a protection dog is, they talk about us.
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48 Years. One Standard. The Man Behind Every Dog.
My name is Wayne Simanovich. Training protection dogs since 1978 — that's not a marketing number. Nineteen years old when I started, and still doing it every day.
Competing against the best dogs and handlers in the world, across six countries, and placing dogs with executives, politicians, entertainers, athletes, and government officials. But the phone calls that matter most are the ones from families who just want to feel safe in their own home. Those calls come in every day.
The world is not a safe place. The stories come in daily. People who've had a break-in. People who live alone and don't sleep well. People whose jobs make them visible. People who just had kids and started thinking about security for the first time. The answer is always the same: a well-trained dog changes the equation.
A protection dog turns constant vigilance into quiet confidence. You stop checking the windows. You stop lying awake listening. The dog is listening for you. And it's also your companion, your family member, and a lot of fun. That's the whole point of Huggable Security.
Founded this company in 1978. Most of my competitors weren't born yet. Every piece of genetic material we breed from is personally selected, and the standard every dog has to meet is set by me. But this isn't done alone. My staff has been with me for decades — some of them more than thirty years. They're the reason this standard holds. It hasn't moved in 48 years, and it's not going to.
When your dog arrives at your door, it's the product of a time-honored system and a staff that has raised hundreds of dogs for families just like yours. We've changed a lot of lives. Welcome to Huggable Security.
Protection Dogs for Sale in NC: Secure your North Carolina home.
Huggable Security™ Delivered to your door.
Are you looking for a way to keep your loved ones safe and sound in North Carolina (NC)? Unfortunately crime knows no boundaries, no matter where you live in North Carolina, from Charlotte and Raleigh to Asheville, Boone and Bakersville. A protection dog will be the most loyal companion you’ll ever have, committed to keeping you, your family, and your property safe. A properly selected and trained protection dog provides an exceptional combination of companionship, deterrence and trained response under the owner's control.
There are only a few elite trainers in the country, so the chances of you finding a world-class protection dog in your local classifieds are pretty slim. More likely, you’ll need to expand your search and have your expert trained protection dog delivered to you from another city. For North Carolinians this is simple. We are a North Carolina company since 1978. Our facility is 30 miles NW of Charlotte. You're welcome and encouraged to visit.
OUR NORTH CAROLINA FACILITY
Visit ProtectionDog.com in Conover, North Carolina
ProtectionDog.com is headquartered in Conover, North Carolina. Prospective clients are welcome by appointment to meet our team, see our dogs, and learn more about our training and selection process.
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2618 Emmanuel Church Rd
Conover, NC 28613
Elite NC Dogs for Sale
The world’s finest protection dogs for North Carolina, NC.
At Protection Dogs, we deliver trained German Shepherds and trained Belgian Malinois to families nationwide. With decades of experience backed by wins in major international protection dog tournaments. We have a proven track record of providing many of the top protection dogs in the world. All of our trained German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois are carefully selected from the world's finest performance genetics.
For North Carolina clients, our Conover location means expert advice is close by. We also deliver fully trained adults to your home.
Our facility is located in the North Carolina foothills, where working German Shepherds are groomed for a lifetime of protection dog work. In addition to protection training, the German Shepherds are also trained on socialization skills within various settings. It’s imperative for protection dogs to integrate well with family life, and the Simanovich team gives thorough, comprehensive socialization training.
Get peace of mind that comes with having a highly-trained protection dog.
Trained Protection Dogs
World-class reviews and decades of experience.
If you are researching personal protection dogs for your North Carolina property or family, you will gain insight and valuable information from our team. We only train to the highest international standards, and place dogs in homes based on the needs of our customer.
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to protect you, your loved ones and your property with a trained protection dog? Call us at 866-726-2810 to discuss what our protection dogs can do for you. We are a North Carolina company. You're always welcome and encouraged to visit.
Huggable Security™
Trained by a World Champion.
Delivered to your door.
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Protection Dogs Delivered Across North Carolina
We deliver trained protection dogs to families and businesses throughout North Carolina, including Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Looking for a dog in Charlotte or Raleigh? Visit that page for local details. Browse our fully trained adults for sale or see our current pricing.
They could have bought a dog from anyone in the world. They called us.
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Joey and Brittany Logano
3x NASCAR Cup Series Champion
"Awesome dog!
We love him. Definitely a security upgrade and lots of fun to train.
Thanks Wayne!"
Terry Bradshaw
Hall of Fame Quarterback
We've had security issues on the ranch. Cash is by far the best thing we've done. He does such a great job and is now part of the family. We love him. Thanks Wayne. Cash is awesome.
Suzy Welch
Author, Harvard Business Review
"Sir is simply the finest dog in the world!
Thank you Wayne. He's the best dog ever!"
Stan Kroenke
Owner, Los Angeles Rams and Denver Nuggets
Great dogs Wayne! They're a joy to own. All the best.
Dan Whitney
AKA Larry the Cable Guy
To say Leena is a good dog is an insult. She's a GREAT dog! We are very pleased. The companionship and security provided by Leena is beyond compare. Thank you Wayne. She's perfect.
Burt Reynolds
Actor, Director
Kong has been a real joy to own. He is a beautiful dog with a great temperament and expertly trained. Wayne was a real pro. Very Knowledgeable. Thanks Wayne! It's been great working with you.
Heath Shuler
US Congressman
Security is always a concern. There is no finer companionship and security than a well trained protection dog. There is no better provider of this type of dog than Wayne Simanovich. He knows what he's doing. Our dogs are a big part of our family.
Scottie Pippen
Chicago Bulls
Thanks Wayne. Just what we needed. We love him.
4 Steps. Here's what you do To buy A Trained Security Dog.
1
We select an age group
We focus on three areas. Fully Trained Adults. Obedience-Trained Adolescents and occasional puppies from our heralded breeding program.
2
Schedule an interview
Tell us about your lifestyle. Help us in selection. This is paramount to our success. Dogs are individuals just like you. What's perfect for one home may not fit in another.
3
Prepare for Delivery
We'll guide you through our process then deliver to your door. Of course, you're always welcome and encouraged to visit. With a visit you'll see some of the top working German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois in the world. Hundreds of successful deliveries since 1978.
4
Have some fun
Enjoy the companionship, security and fun of owning a well-bred and well-trained working dog. You'll never be without one!
Why Families Choose a Professionally Trained Protection Dog
An Alarm
First and foremost, your dog is an alarm, and a more effective one than a wired system. It can't be defeated by cut wires or a power failure. Your dog can wake you from a dead sleep and give you time to reach your other security measures, such as firearms.
A Threat
When an intruder breaks in and is welcomed by your 85-pound trained German Shepherd or trained Belgian Malinois, the sight alone is a deterrent. Even walking down the street with your handsome, well-trained dog is security in itself.
Manstopper
A dog well trained in the protection phases can be more than enough to stop a physical threat.
Companionship
There are numerous studies pointing to the benefits of dog ownership. Perhaps nothing is more valuable than adding to your health by adding a dog to your life.
Fun
And there's no doubt about it: having a dog from our program provides a whole lot of fun, from exercise, to working the dog through its obedience routines, to having some fun in the protection phases. Huggable Security™ at its finest.
North Carolina: Frequently asked questions
Ready for some peace of mind in the form of a Trained Protection Dog?
Fill out the contact form and our office will forward information on our protection dogs and training. Schedule a call and we'll discuss a good fit for you and your family. Our team is ready to answer your questions, and to learn more about your individual situation. Learn how we can place a dog by your side and on your side. Welcome to Huggable Security™.
Tell us more.
We'll help you select your dog.
Wayne or a member of the team will reply within 24 hours.
Prefer to talk? Call the office at 866-726-2810.
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2618 Emmanuel Church Rd. Conover, NC, 28613
United States
866-726-2810
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