Silence is in training for police work and PSA. This is his guard. He is supposed to be up on your chest and in your face. I chose this guard for intimidation.

During the last few weeks he has been made a real dog, up until now, he was worked in prey then a bit of fight drive was put into him.

He is my heart, my love, my soul. I love this dog with all of my being. He has prevented at least two attacks on myself, once in the car and once on the street because he fires up immediately and puts on a wonderful show. But, he will bite a person for real.

Having said all of that, he can also be thrown into a room of kindergartners and be perfectly safe.

He is 13 months old in this picture that was taken last week. The decoy is Corey Dewberry, a wonderfully talented trainer.

Photo (c) J. Thornton