Patriot Shepherds

Patriot Shepherds offers intensive board-and-train programs with 24/7 supervision, daily exercise, and customized training plans. The Puppy Mastery Course is a 6-week foundational program covering obedience, socialization, and management strategies. Service and protection dog training include tailored commands, certification vests, and ongoing support. Training is facility-based with no in-home or group options. Programs are structured around building intent, impulse control, and handler focus, with regular progress updates provided to owners.

Pricing Summary

Service Dog Training starts at $500/month; Protection Dog Training starts at $750/month. Pricing varies by breed, age, and experience. A $750 deposit secures a puppy spot. Full-package training up to 18 months available with personalized quotes. Complimentary vet transport included; veterinary bills billed to owner for reimbursement.

Policies

Training is board-and-train only; dogs stay with the facility during training. A $750 deposit is required to secure a puppy spot, with first-come, first-pick priority. No cancellation policy is explicitly stated, but ongoing support is provided after training completion. Vet visits are coordinated by staff with bills sent to owner for reimbursement.

Patriot Shepherds is a dog training and breeding business based in Pensacola, Florida, offering professional training services for service dogs, protection dogs, and puppies. They specialize in board-and-train programs with 24/7 supervision, personalized care, and ongoing communication with owners through regular updates, photos, and videos. Their training programs include obedience, socialization, crate training, recall, and behavior modification, with a focus on building intent and drive in working breeds. They also offer a 6-week Puppy Mastery Course designed to lay a foundation for advanced work in scent detection, service, or protection roles. The business emphasizes proactive communication, complimentary vet transport services, and tailored nutritional plans. While they work with all breeds, they note that German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, and similar working-line dogs are optimal for protection and service roles. They also breed dogs with certified pedigrees in IPO, SchH, and ZVV titles, highlighting lineage and temperament.

Their services include private facility-based training, boarding, and puppy placement with a $750 deposit to secure a spot in upcoming litters. They do not offer in-home training but provide full-package board-and-train programs lasting up to 18 months. Training is not offered via video calls or group classes, and all programs are conducted at their facility.

They provide ongoing support after training completion and accommodate dogs with medical needs or special diets. Their protection training is selective, only accepting dogs with high drive and appropriate temperament.

They also offer a Build-a-Dog program for custom training goals including therapy, competition, and guarding work.

They are not a dog groomer, walker, daycare, or pet store, but they do breed and board dogs.

Their training philosophy centers on structured environments, handler focus, and intent-driven work, rejecting superficial or game-based training methods.

Accomplishments

Their breeding dogs hold certifications including ZVV2, IPO3, SchH3, ZPO1, WUSV 2011, ZM, ZVV1, IPO2. Sires and dams are selected for health, temperament, and working ability with proven titles in obedience and protection sports.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients can contact Patriot Shepherds via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. During the consultation, trainers discuss the dog’s needs, the owner’s goals, and create a customized training plan. A $750 deposit is required to reserve a spot in a puppy litter or training program.