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Today we continue our “Meet Your Expert Council Series” and welcome my good friend Joel Ryals to TSPC. Joel is a combat veteran, a family man, and a highly respected authority in both dog training & protection dogs. He’s not just someone who trains dogs, he breeds and builds reliable, loyal canine protectors from the ground up. Our dog Belle is a perfect example of that, she is an amazing girl, that we got from Joel as a pup.

Whether you’re looking to safeguard your home or simply want to understand what makes protection dogs different from typical pets, Joel has been at this a long time. In this episode, we dig into what it really means to own a protection dog, how to choose the right one, and what every family should think about before taking that step.

Joel also shares how dog training became not just a skill but a full-time business and a mission. For those of you looking at building a new income stream or adding a a solid layer of security to your homestead, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Protection dogs are more than just deterrents, they’re living, breathing assets when trained right.  Adding “best friend”, to that list doesn’t hurt either.  So whether you want your own protection dog, or just to know how to train your dog to be a “good citizen on the homestead”, this one is for you.

Join Us Today as we Discuss…

• How Joel got started training protection dogs and what led to his passion for it
• What families should consider before adding a protection dog to their home
• The truth about different breeds used for protection work
• How to create a practical family protection plan
• Why you don’t need to buy a fully trained dog to get started
• Turning a passion for dogs into a full-time business
• Opportunities for learning to train dogs as a side hustle or career
• How Joel overcame major setbacks and rebuilt his dream business
• Why dog training is an important topic for all preppers not just those that want protection dogs
• What most people get completely wrong about protection dogs when starting out
• A real-world story where one of Joel’s trained dogs made a serious impact
• If his dogs could talk for a day, what they’d say about living and working with Joel
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Resources for today’s show…

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• TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat)
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• Jack on MeWe
• Join Me on Odysee
• All My Recommend Bitcoin Tools and Resources
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• Fortress K9
• K9 Academy
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