Trained, personal and family protection dogs, the main breeds, costs and how to buy safely.
Dogs for sale
Dogs for sale: pet dogs and protection dogs
Choose the kind of dog you are looking for. K9PN is a referral service: we pass your request to an experienced professional who places dogs in your area. We do not breed, sell or train dogs, and it costs nothing to send a request.
- Pet dogs and protection dogs
- Free to request, takes about two minutes
- A professional contacts you
Find a dogTell us what kind of dog you want and include your ZIP code so we can match you with a professional who serves your area.K9PN is a referral service and does not train dogs. By submitting a request you agree that K9PN and a participating trainer may contact you about it by phone, text or email. Message and data rates may apply. See our Privacy Policy.
Key takeaways
- K9PN is a referral service: it does not breed, sell or train dogs.
- Pet dog guides cover buying safely, cost, scams and breeds; protection dog guides cover training, law and cost.
- It is free to send a request and you decide whether to work with whoever contacts you.
Dogs for sale
What kind of dog are you looking for?
Pick a category to read more, or just send a request.
Family companions and pets from experienced breeders and programs.
How K9PN works
A referral service, not a seller
What you can expect when you send a request.
K9PN does not breed, sell or train dogs. We pass your request to an experienced professional who serves your area.
Our guides list what to ask any seller or trainer: health tests, contracts, training and aftercare.
It costs nothing to send a request, and you decide whether to work with whoever contacts you.
By K9PN · Founded by Mike Leal, Army Ranger veteran and dog trainer · Reviewed October 2026
How it works
Tell us what you are looking for. K9PN refers your request to an experienced professional in your area, who contacts you to talk through the dog, pricing and timing. You decide whether it is a fit. Read our buying guide for the questions to ask any seller.
Common questions
Does K9PN sell or train protection dogs?
No. K9PN is a referral service and does not breed, sell or train dogs. We pass your request to a professional trainer or working-dog program that matches what you asked for and serves your area. It costs nothing to send a request, and you decide whether to work with whoever contacts you.
Is it free?
Yes. Sending a request costs nothing, and you decide whether to work with whoever contacts you.
Related
For dog trainers
Do you train or place protection, sport or police K9 dogs?
K9PN refers people who are looking for a protection dog, protection training, sport dog training or K9 programs to professional trainers. We also build the website, CRM and follow-up that turn those enquiries into clients. Book a call to ask about availability in your area.
Types of dog training
Compare the types of dog training
Each format has its own page explaining how it works, who it suits and what to ask a trainer.
Board and train dog training
Your dog stays with a trainer for an intensive program, then you learn to keep the results going at home.
Private (1-on-1) dog trainingOne-to-one sessions built around your dog and your goals, at home or at the trainer.
Virtual dog trainingLive video coaching with a trainer, from wherever you are. Currently available in Florida.
Types of dog training comparedBoard and train, 1-on-1, virtual, group and day training side by side, and how to choose a trainer.
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