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Podcast: Moncrieff
Episode: Why is demand for personal protection dogs rising ?
Description: Demand for so-called “personal protection dogs” is surging in the UK. Once the preserve of celebrities and security professionals, these highly trained animals – taught to bite, hold and release on command – are now being marketed as family pets and living alarm systems. Supporters say they offer reassurance in an age of rising crime, but critics warn of serious risks: to public safety, to owners’ legal liability, and to the dogs themselves. But is the same practice happening here at home?Robbie Owens, Founder of Blackstar K9 training, joined Sean to explain.