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My BodyGuard German Shepherds

Marengo, Illinois

4.8/5· 268 Google reviews

About My BodyGuard German Shepherds

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 preparation Customer-reported
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training Customer-reported
  • Group classes
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Training level

  • Intermediate training Customer-reported

Dog sports

  • Agility Customer-reported
  • Dock diving
  • IGP and protection sports

Training approach

  • Balanced training

Additional services

  • Boarding Customer-reported
  • Grooming Customer-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

Question on Google
How much are the dog

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.

Community answer · Tyler Rudy · 2019-09-21

Question on Google
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!

Community answer · Mike Charewicz · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 5268 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • My bodyguard dogs 19
  • Fun classes 15
  • Obedience training 11
  • Private lessons 11
  • Board and train 8
  • Clean facility 6
All 10 topics
  • Kind trainer 6
  • Reactive dog training 6
  • Puppy kindergarten 3
  • Protection training 2

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100 collected reviews

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Corey Stephan
5/5
We visited MBG when we were looking for a GSD and it was clear they have an outstanding breeding program. We got our puppy Max and my daughter fell in love with a female that she named Hermione. Two MBG pups in the family! And all of the MBG puppies and adults we saw were all f…Read full reviewClose full review

We visited MBG when we were looking for a GSD and it was clear they have an outstanding breeding program. We got our puppy Max and my daughter fell in love with a female that she named Hermione. Two MBG pups in the family! And all of the MBG puppies and adults we saw were all fantastic — smart, gorgeous dogs with great temperaments. We met Lasko, Max’s dad, and just thought he was incredible. But where MBG also really excels is their training. They do not send you home with a GSD pup and say have fun. They are there to support you are all stages of training, from a very high standard house dog obedience to more advanced working dog training. We did Puppy 1 group training there and it was great! As Max approached 18 months old we started private lessons with Jordan. Jordan is amazing. Jordan is super fun to work with and has really helped us get our active (and sometimes reactive) boy to start acting like a gentleman. We look forward to every training session. Here is the proof of our commitment to MBG dogs and training. We live just north of Madison, WI. Every time we come down for training it is a 3 hour round trip. But it is definitely worth it! Thank you Julie, Jordan, and everyone at MBG! See you soon for our next training session!

Anna Sherman
5/5
We have been working with Eric at My Bodyguard Dogs since January of 2026 doing 1 hour personalized training sessions. From the minute we had our consultation with him we knew we made the right choice for our 3 year old bloodhound who was demonstrating resource guarding, reactivi…Read full reviewClose full review

We have been working with Eric at My Bodyguard Dogs since January of 2026 doing 1 hour personalized training sessions. From the minute we had our consultation with him we knew we made the right choice for our 3 year old bloodhound who was demonstrating resource guarding, reactivity and overall bad manners and stubbornness! Eric has helped us see situations through another lens and given us the information and tools to keep moving forward in establishing a better relationship and boundaries with our dog. I can honestly say his training sessions are just as much for the humans as they are for the dog! His balance of kindness, humor, honesty, years of experience and training and pure passion for what he does is evident in every session. We look forward to continuing to train with Eric as it has changed our situation for the better!

Natalia W.
5/5
Words cant explain how grateful I am for Jordan and the team at My Bodyguard Dogs! We adopted a German Shephard puppy from out of state and our little guy had a lot of unresolved issues and insecurities. It was overwhelming and unmanageable until we met Jordan. Our journey took s…Read full reviewClose full review

Words cant explain how grateful I am for Jordan and the team at My Bodyguard Dogs! We adopted a German Shephard puppy from out of state and our little guy had a lot of unresolved issues and insecurities. It was overwhelming and unmanageable until we met Jordan. Our journey took several months and included a mix of mostly day trains with some 1:1 sessions with Jordan as well. Our dog came into the program very shy and uncertain and it took him weeks to even start taking treats but by the end, he was like a completely different dog. He was confident, engaged, and downright silly. Jordan taught him how to do basic commands (sit, down, place, etc) but built on that by working on his leash skills, recall skills, and his reactivity to other dogs. Jordan's energy and the amount of attention and love that he has for the dogs that he works with is inspiring and nothing short of amazing. Jordan is also an excellent teacher during the 1:1 sessions; he gives clear instructions and suggestions and never makes you feel embarrassed or overwhelmed. On top of the obedience training, Jordan gave our dog the structure, safety, and love that he needed to thrive. I truly don't know what we would have done without him. Also have to give a huge shoutout to Tallia, Eric, Crystal, Ashley, and Julie who all play a big role in making My Bodyguard Dogs such a success! You guys are all amazing!!

The Defender Farm
5/5

I can not say enough about My Bodyguard Dogs training. Eric has been so great with both my Doberman Pinschers, Widow and Judge. Both dogs have gone through different training programs with great success. Thanks so much Eric for all you have done! Never again will I chase my unruly dogs around the neighborhood!

Nick Anderson
5/5

Highly recommend this place for training! Eric did a great job with our German Shepherds. He is our go-to trainer and we look forward to working with him more.

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