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Protection Dog

Welcome to our subreddit dedicated to protection dogs. Here we discuss the dogs themselves, and training techniques for work, sports, and personal protection. Breeder and sales announcements are also welcome. We especially encourage Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Malinois owners/handlers/prospective owners to participate in our discussions. Let's learn and grow together as a community of protection dog enthusiasts.

911 subscriberssince 2020

r/ProtectionDog has 911 members. Top topics: Maltese & Maltipoo and Puppy Biting Solutions.

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Subscriber growth

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+7.9%since May 2026
Oct 2026911
Growing911 subscribers
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Monthly activity

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−100%vs Sep 2025 · −100% last 3 months vs the 3 before
Sep 20260
QuieterPeaked at 10 in Jan 2023
Data through Sep 2026 · October usually lands mid-November

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Top topics

Share of the subreddit's posts

  1. Maltese & Maltipoo18%
  2. Puppy Biting Solutions12%

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