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Lucy "Elite Family Protector" DOB: 2 year old
DESCRIPTION: Lucy is our two-year-old German Shepherd and she’s a brilliant mix of hard-working protection dog and warm family companion. If you meet her, the first thing you’ll notice is how calm and confident she is — she carries herself with that steady, focused energy German Shepherds are famous for, but she’s also a total softie with people (especially kids). Trained to an Elite Family Protection standard, Lucy knows her job inside out. She’s been taught advanced obedience, controlled response work and situational awareness so she can keep a family safe without causing fuss. On duty she’s all business: alert, attentive to her handler and ready to act when needed. Off duty she’s exactly the kind of dog you’d want in the house — relaxed, affectionate and great with family life. Kids absolutely adore her, and she loves them back. Lucy has a gentle way with little ones that makes parents breathe easier. She’s been socialised from a young age, which means she understands how to be calm and patient around children and the noises, sudden movements and chaos that come with family life. She’s the kind of dog that will happily settle near a group of kids playing in the garden, or flop down beside someone watching TV, content to be part of whatever’s happening. Her training is top-tier but practical. Lucy responds instantly to commands, has excellent recall and can switch between “relaxed family pet” and “focused protector” without drama. We work on real-world scenarios so she’s used to distractions — traffic, strangers, other animals — and she keeps her cool. Because she’s handler-led, her protection work is precise and controlled: she’s trained to act only on clear instruction, so families get confidence without unnecessary aggression or alarm. Health and wellbeing are a big part of what keeps Lucy at her best. She gets daily exercise and mental stimulation — working breeds like German Shepherds need both — and her routine includes vet checks, parasite control and a balanced diet. We look after her coat, paws and teeth, and we make sure she gets downtime too. A happy, healthy dog is a reliable dog, and Lucy’s care reflects that. What really makes Lucy stand out is her personality. She’s loyal in the truest sense: once she’s bonded with a family, she’s protective, attentive and completely devoted. She’s not showy about it — no dramatic posturing — but her presence is reassuring. Families tell us they sleep better knowing a dog like Lucy is part of their household, because she’s observant and will alert to anything unusual, while still being a loving companion the rest of the time. Lucy is also great at demonstrations and client visits. She’s comfortable meeting new people and always behaves politely and professionally when we show families how protection training works. If you want to see her in action, we can arrange a supervised, controlled demonstration so you can meet her, see how she listens to her handler and get a feel for her temperament. In short: Lucy is a trained protection dog with a heart for family life. She brings the kind of calm confidence you want from a security dog and the warmth you want from a family pet. Loyal, affectionate and impressively trained — she’s one of the best ambassadors of what we do at K9 Security Ireland. If you’d like to meet Lucy or learn more about the Elite Family Protection training she’s completed, let us know and we’ll set up a safe, supervised introduction. When you purchase one of our dogs you will receive with your new dog:
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