Harrison K-9*

Harrison K-9 offers comprehensive training programs for European German Shepherds, focusing on advanced obedience, family protection, and specialized service. Training can take up to three years and begins shortly after birth, with dogs evaluated and tested for character and temperament.

Their programs include advanced obedience (on and off-leash in multiple languages with hand signals), individual or family protection, tracking, and in-home search for intruders. Training is customized to each family’s specific needs. They also offer a Serenity Service K-9 program for emotional support and mobility assistance, with dogs certified in Germany as Unterstutzungassistenzhund (Emotional Service Dog) before further training in the USA.

All training is based on praise and confidence, avoiding intimidation tactics. Dogs are trained in various real-world settings, including city streets, parks, vehicles, small boats, and yachts, and undergo agility and obstacle training. Each dog receives weekly medical and grooming evaluations. Family training is essential, with hands-on instruction provided to the entire family before the dog is released.

Pricing Summary

Obedience K-9s start at $20,000, with an average price of $25,000-$27,000. Personal protection K-9s typically range from $50,000 to $65,000, though specially trained K-9s may exceed this average. Puppies range from $5,000 to $7,000, including research, shipping from Europe, and customs fees. Young adults are priced between $25,000 and $27,000. The Serenity Service K-9 program averages $75,000.

All purchases include a two-day handler’s training course at their Aiken, SC facility, a USB of the training course, and lifetime access to professional trainers. Professional quality equipment is also provided with each K-9. They offer upfront pricing in writing with no hidden expenses.

Policies

Harrison K-9 offers a strong guarantee for fully trained adult dogs: a sixty-day unconditional suitability guarantee and a six-month congenital health guarantee. If there is a problem with the dog, Harrison K-9 will replace it at their expense with a dog of equal or greater value, with no restocking fee or additional hidden expenses. They provide strict confidentiality and protect client privacy.

Harrison K-9 is a renowned dog training business specializing in European German Shepherds, offering highly trained dogs for family protection, obedience, and service. They have been in business for over 49 years, operating under the same leadership since 1975, and are considered pioneers in the Executive/Family Protection Dog Industry.

The company focuses on importing European German Shepherds with superior bloodlines, ensuring genetic purity, temperament, working skills, correct conformation, and certified health and DNA. Their training philosophy emphasizes positive reinforcement to build confidence and courage, resulting in dogs that are obedient, dedicated, and trustworthy companions, rather than aggressive animals.

Harrison K-9 provides fully trained adult dogs, young adults, and puppies. Their training programs are tailored to individual family needs, covering advanced obedience in multiple languages, individual or family protection, tracking, and in-home search for intruders. They also offer a unique Serenity Service K-9 program for individuals with special needs, PTSD, anxiety, or concerns about isolation and rising crime.

Each Harrison K-9 is trained to be comfortable in various settings, including city, suburban, or rural environments, and is evaluated to ensure suitability for the American lifestyle. They offer a strong guarantee, including a 60-day unconditional suitability and a six-month congenital health guarantee for fully trained adults, with replacements provided at their expense if issues arise.

The business operates from a 25-acre compound in Aiken, South Carolina, which includes agility training areas, an indoor facility, and a simulated park for practical outdoor training. They provide hands-on training for the new family before a dog is released, ensuring confidence and a strong partnership. They also offer lifetime access to professional trainers for support.

Accomplishments

Harrison K-9 has been in business for over 49 years, since 1975, under the same original management, including founder Harrison Prather. They are recognized as pioneers in the Executive/Family Protection Dog Industry. Their leadership and expertise have been profiled in dozens of magazine and newspaper articles, news broadcasts, and television documentaries. They have been the longest-running advertiser in Robb Report for 42 years. Harrison Prather has extensive knowledge and experience working with military and police K-9s, having started training dogs for Law Enforcement and the U.S. Government under the name LRRP K-9 Security Services before transitioning to executive and family protection.

How to Get Started!

To get started, prospective clients can call Harrison K-9 at 803-649-5936 or email info@harrisonk9.com to speak directly with a staff member. They can inquire about available puppies, young adults, or fully trained adults, and discuss their family’s specific needs. For fully trained adults, clients can preview available dogs online and then contact the business for more information. For Serenity Service K-9s, clients are encouraged to contact them to discuss how this specialty-trained K-9 can meet their family’s needs.