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!
5/5We just got our German Shepherd puppy from My Bodyguard German Shepherds and are having the absolute best experience. Julie and Marty are wonderful , knowledgeable owners and their staff is fantastic. Everyone is super friendly and always willing to help! Shout out to Crystal who…Read full reviewClose full review
We just got our German Shepherd puppy from My Bodyguard German Shepherds and are having the absolute best experience. Julie and Marty are wonderful , knowledgeable owners and their staff is fantastic. Everyone is super friendly and always willing to help! Shout out to Crystal who crate trained (among other things) our little puppy for 2 weeks!! She saved us a lot of sleepless nights! We also just started our puppy classes and have learned so much already. We can't thank you enough and are looking forward to what comes next!
10/26/25 Update: Our dog, Max, recently completed another 2 week board and train class. Jordan helped us with basic commands, place training, door manners, temperament, leash walking to name a few things. We see such an improvement in everything! Thank you so much Jordan!
3/21/26 Update #2: We recently completed our Canine Good Citizen class with Eric Baldano. We cannot say enough great things about the class and Eric's teaching style. He brings a wealth of information to class and some funny stories too! Cannot wait for our next class with Eric!
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Kristen Jackson
5/5
I’m so pleased with my experience here. Jordan and the rest of the team are great. You can tell that the team here loves what they do. I extended my pups journey with them because I saw a bit of change, which I’m glad I did. I saw so much progress with her and I also learned so much.
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Kendra Fam
5/5I don’t know where to start, I cannot say enough positive things about My Bodyguard Dogs. The staff are all very knowledgeable, friendly, & the facility is very clean. I’ve been bringing my dog for day training and Eric one of the trainers is phenomenal. My dog is excelling in he…Read full reviewClose full review
I don’t know where to start, I cannot say enough positive things about My Bodyguard Dogs. The staff are all very knowledgeable, friendly, & the facility is very clean. I’ve been bringing my dog for day training and Eric one of the trainers is phenomenal. My dog is excelling in her behavior & is listening when I give her commands, while keeping her sweet personality. We did the board & train as well when I went on vacation & I didn’t worry, I knew she would be taken care of & was learning at the same time!! I absolutely love this place & recommend them 250%.
I’ve also just purchased the cutest German Shepherd pup from them, they have top notch dogs & we will do puppy kindergarten and beyond
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Betty Arendt
5/5
Best dog training school.
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Chris
5/5
Loved this place. Jordan and the team are awesome and so impressed with the training.
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