When selecting a great dog for an elite organization, executive or personal protection, or other specialized task, the dog must meet my criteria which I call “The Big 5.” If the dog doesn’t show me all of these qualities, then I go no further in my testing.

Women today are accomplished, independent, and strong. We are hard working executives, professionals, adventurers, travelers, athletes, students, singles, wives, mothers, and grandmothers. Despite these strengths, however, women (and children) are still vulnerable and often the targets of violent crime.