My Bodyguard Dogs is Marengo’s premier all-breed training facility and world-class German Shepherd breeder. We specialize in balanced training for real-world reliability. From Board & Train and Group Classes to Private Lessons and Dock Diving, our expert team helps every dog excel. We also breed elite GSDs focused on superior health, genetics, and stable temperaments.
Training & services
Training goals
Canine Good Citizen preparationCustomer-reported
Obedience training
Puppy trainingCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and train
Day trainingCustomer-reported
Group classes
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Training level
Intermediate trainingCustomer-reported
Dog sports
AgilityCustomer-reported
Dock diving
IGP and protection sports
Training approach
Balanced training
Additional services
BoardingCustomer-reported
GroomingCustomer-reported
Other listed services
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Breeding Program
Dog Sport
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
When and what is the cost for puppy training classes?
Doug the best advice I can give you is to call them and talk to Julie Saso, I will say that their training is 100 % perfection.
Community answer · Anthony Narbone · 2020-09-21
Our classes are 150.00 for a 6 week course. We are happy to talk with you about your dog and your training goals. Please feel free to call us at 815-568-0484
Community answer · My BodyGuard German Shepherds · 2020-09-21
Our puppies are priced at $3500.
We welcome a visit to meet us and our dogs and puppies!
Community answer · My BodyGuard German Shepherds · 2022-09-21
The dogs are cute there
Community answer · Elijah Garza · 2019-09-21
I believe it's 1800 n up depending on what you're looking for (imports)
They're so worth it and much more. Big and beautiful puppies with a great temperament!
Community answer · Rachel Alvarado · 2019-09-21
Don't quote me on it but I think they sell puppies for 2500 each.
I have a pitbull terrier and I wanted to know is it possible to train her??? She's around 2 years but she's not much of a "guard" dog.
It truly depends on your dogs temperament, not every dog should be trained for personal protection. Go to a personal protection trainer to see if your dog would be a candidate.
Community answer · Breanna · 2020-09-21
Contact them... the trainers there are fantastic. I'm sure they can help you out. Either by doing private lessons, getting you enrolled in an obidence class, or by boarding your dog for training if that works best. They may want to do an "evaluation" of your pup first to see where she is at. I can't recommend this place enough. Have two shepherds from them that are incredible!
Community answer · Kris S · 2018-09-21
the name can be deceiving
we have been going there to train our puppy
everyone is friendly and though there
if anyone can help your dog they can!
5/5My wife and I had two puppy under the age of 6 months and wanted them to go thru obedience classes. We brought them to My Bodyguard Dog and now, both have achieved the “Canine Good Citizen” awarded from AKC. We are nothing but completely pleased with what we found here. In fac…Read full reviewClose full review
My wife and I had two puppy under the age of 6 months and wanted them to go thru obedience classes. We brought them to My Bodyguard Dog and now, both have achieved the “Canine Good Citizen” awarded from AKC. We are nothing but completely pleased with what we found here. In fact we were so pleased we purchased a third puppy from here and she is wonderful…. My oldest shepherd is now going thru “protection” training and the transformation is amazing…. So glad we heard about and took our dogs to this place. Every trainer we have worked with is completely wonderful. They are kind and patient with both dog and owner…
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Heather Gable
5/5
Julie and Marty Saso . Owners of My Body Guard are really great people. They have high quality GSH puppies and really great training classes!
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Elizabeth Levi
5/5I took my GSD puppy here for puppy class and had a great experience. So when I had to go out of town for 3 weeks, I enrolled him (now 8 months old) in a board and train program. Eric Baldazo did an amazing job building his confidence and a solid set of manners. He posted picture…Read full reviewClose full review
I took my GSD puppy here for puppy class and had a great experience. So when I had to go out of town for 3 weeks, I enrolled him (now 8 months old) in a board and train program. Eric Baldazo did an amazing job building his confidence and a solid set of manners. He posted pictures and videos of his progress every day. He was clearly having fun. Plus the got a full spa treatment on pickup day. I highly recommend MBG dogs for training, boarding, and grooming.
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Brett Farmer
5/5We had aggression issues come up years after adopting our rescue and this facility was recommended after a dog behaviorist designated our dog a "red zone" case. The trainers and team at this facility took excellent care of our dog and even extended his training (as he can be pret…Read full reviewClose full review
We had aggression issues come up years after adopting our rescue and this facility was recommended after a dog behaviorist designated our dog a "red zone" case. The trainers and team at this facility took excellent care of our dog and even extended his training (as he can be pretty stubborn) at no extra cost. My family feels safe again and our dog is more calm and has more confidence. We are very grateful to the skilled team My Bodyguard Dogs for allowing us to continue to give our dog a home! I would highly suggest this facility to any dog owner, especially if you're experiencing issues with aggression from your pet.
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Ben Ramic
5/5
I highly recommend training here. I drove hours to get to this place, and it has paid off tremendously. It has been a couple of years since I've been there, but I still think back at how fun they made training.
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