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!
5/5Jordan was one of the best decisions we could have made to train my daughter’s dog. He created great rapport with both our family and most importantly our dog. She was always excited to see him for training and he was equally excited to see her as well. He was able to ingrain the…Read full reviewClose full review
Jordan was one of the best decisions we could have made to train my daughter’s dog. He created great rapport with both our family and most importantly our dog. She was always excited to see him for training and he was equally excited to see her as well. He was able to ingrain the discipline and positive progress our family wasn’t able to do by ourselves. There could not have been a better fit for training Bader or helping our daughter learn to keep up with the training. We could not speak highly enough about My Bodyguard Dogs and would recommended them to anyone looking for a new trainer.
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Hailey Elizabeth Beauty
5/5Jordan not only made my Bader girl so much calmer, but gave her the structure and safety of a trainer who not only wanted her to learn, but, truly loved her. As an owner I cannot express how wonderful it is to see my girl reach the potential she always was capable of, but, wasn’t…Read full reviewClose full review
Jordan not only made my Bader girl so much calmer, but gave her the structure and safety of a trainer who not only wanted her to learn, but, truly loved her. As an owner I cannot express how wonderful it is to see my girl reach the potential she always was capable of, but, wasn’t having access to with just my family trying to help her. So thankful we were able to find such a genuinely kind and wonderful human being and trainer to work with my puppy.
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Joy Shrout
5/5We have a very large stubborn German Shepherd and Jordan was amazing with him. We did the 3 week board and train and could not be happier. Jordan knew exactly what to do and has changed our lives. Our boy is confident and listening to us. We are beyond grateful for Jordan’s pheno…Read full reviewClose full review
We have a very large stubborn German Shepherd and Jordan was amazing with him. We did the 3 week board and train and could not be happier. Jordan knew exactly what to do and has changed our lives. Our boy is confident and listening to us. We are beyond grateful for Jordan’s phenomenal skills and passion for dogs.
The facility is also amazing and we could not be happier. I highly recommend My Bodyguard to anyone that needs assistance training their dogs.
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Kim Gierlach
5/5
We did a 5 day board and train with Eric, our dog was so improved on her obedience! We took her camping with other family members and they could not believe how different her behavior was compared to the last time we went out. She was so well behaved. I am so happy with the results.
Thank you Eric!!!
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Mikayla Ryan
5/5We brought our 2 year old dutch shepherd mix dog to My Bodyguard Dogs for their 6 week program and had an amazing experience!! Jordan worked with our very scared and reactive pup and completely reformed him! He has such amazing confidence and follows commands like a champ! We are…Read full reviewClose full review
We brought our 2 year old dutch shepherd mix dog to My Bodyguard Dogs for their 6 week program and had an amazing experience!! Jordan worked with our very scared and reactive pup and completely reformed him! He has such amazing confidence and follows commands like a champ! We are able to bring him around other people and dogs which was not even an option before. Amazing support during and after training with our continued sessions. So grateful for Jordan and My Bodyguard Dogs for their amazing training knowledge and all they did for our guy!
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