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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 10 MIN

Why are we seeing a rise in demand for personal protection dogs?

from The Jill Bennett Show · host CKNW / Curiouscast

In the UK the market, purpose-bred animals trained to bite, hold and release on command are sold for tens of thousands of pounds, marketed as family pets that double as live-in security solutions. Demand for these dogs, once the preserve of the ultra-rich and security professionals, seems to be growing, fuelled by celebrity endorsements, social media and widespread anxieties about crime. Guest: Ryan Isley - Owner and Founder, Ontario K9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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