Trident K9 USA

Trident K9 USA offers a tiered protection dog training system with four levels: Level One (on-leash obedience and bite/release), Level Two (off-leash obedience, search, hold, watch, out commands), Level Three (advanced scenario work, limited to five dogs per year), and Elite (raised in director’s home since puppyhood, fully off-leash, customized training). All dogs undergo proofing for family environments, children, and real-life stimuli. Training is conducted at a private facility; clients purchase already-trained dogs and receive a 3-Day Home Integration Protocol.

Pricing Summary

Prices start at £35,000 for Level One protection dogs, £45,000 for Level Two, £65,000 for Level Three, and £120,000 for Elite dogs. Doberman and Cane Corso breeds cost £5,000–£10,000 more than German Shepherds at each level. All dogs are sold as fully trained, with no payment plans or training packages for client-owned dogs.

Trident K9 USA is a dog training business based in Chicago that specializes in highly trained family protection dogs. Founded in 2015, the company offers structured, level-based protection dog training programs ranging from Level One to Elite, with dogs selected for calm, balanced temperaments suitable for family life. Their training methodology is guided by formal risk-management principles developed by their founder, a former British military and security professional with a Master’s degree in Security and Risk Management. Dogs are trained in obedience, protection, scenario work, and family integration, with a mandatory 3-Day Home Integration Protocol to ensure seamless transition into the household. They focus on predictable reliability over aggression, tailoring training to client needs, and offer elite dogs raised in the director’s home from puppyhood. While they sell fully trained protection dogs, they do not offer general obedience training for pet owners’ own dogs.

The business primarily sells pre-trained German Shepherds, Dobermans, Cane Corsos, and Rottweilers at price points starting from £35,000 for Level One and up to £120,000 for Elite dogs. They do not train dogs owned by clients; instead, clients purchase already-trained dogs. Their services include post-purchase support and ongoing guidance, but no in-home training for personal pets.

They emphasize “Family-First” philosophy, proofing dogs against children, pets, and real-world environments, and provide training videos and Instagram content showcasing their handovers and integration protocols.

Accomplishments

Founder holds a Master’s degree in Security and Risk Management and has a background in British military and security operations. The company has sold 66 protection dogs in 2023 and conducted 54 handovers. They developed the Trident Family Integration Protocol™️ and emphasize elite bloodlines and in-house breeding.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact the business to discuss needs, view available dogs by level, and proceed with a purchase. No free consultation is offered. Clients select a dog from available listings or request an Elite dog with custom training specifications.