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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
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training Customer-reported
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How training happens

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

  • Adult dogs
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  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Intermediate training Customer-reported
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Dog sports

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

  • Balanced training
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Additional services

  • Boarding Customer-reported
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  • Grooming Customer-reported
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Other listed services

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  • Breeding Program
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  • 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

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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

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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

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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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Heather Donovan
5/5

We’ve been brining our newly one year old golden retriever to my body guard dogs since he was 14 weeks old. Eric has been our trainer for all but one of them and we’ve been blessed to have him! Oliver, our dog, is THE best boy thanks to Eric and his training at MBGD. We plan to continue training with Eric to continue developing our knowledge on how to best take care of Oliver.

Greg Turner
5/5
Thank you My Body Guard Dogs for a great experience. I can’t say enough great things about your trainer Kelsey. She had our one year old shepherd for one week and had her staying in a place command and a much improved quick recall. We were very impressed with her training styl…Read full reviewClose full review

Thank you My Body Guard Dogs for a great experience. I can’t say enough great things about your trainer Kelsey. She had our one year old shepherd for one week and had her staying in a place command and a much improved quick recall. We were very impressed with her training style of positive reinforcement, patience and caring for our young dog. I highly recommend Kelsey and My Body Guard Dog training for all dog breeds and ages. Thanks again, Greg

Matthew Ostergard
5/5
My Bodyguard Dog's have amazing trainers. Eric has been awesome to work with. He's been our trainer with my fiance and I's 10 month old puppy Kato since he was 3-4 months old. He is now working with us on our 3 year old Vhagar's reactivity with other dogs. Vhagar has had a lot of…Read full reviewClose full review

My Bodyguard Dog's have amazing trainers. Eric has been awesome to work with. He's been our trainer with my fiance and I's 10 month old puppy Kato since he was 3-4 months old. He is now working with us on our 3 year old Vhagar's reactivity with other dogs. Vhagar has had a lot of training but is now piecing things together in just 3 sessions with Eric. We couldn't be happier with the progress we are making and look forward to our weekly lessons.

Kara Kennedy
5/5
We have bought 2 dogs from Julie so far, and we'll never get a dog from anyone else! Julie and Marty truly care for their dogs and the families they go to. It's a lifelong partnership to help both dogs and families have a great life together. Our 3 year old male, Loki, is now …Read full reviewClose full review

We have bought 2 dogs from Julie so far, and we'll never get a dog from anyone else! Julie and Marty truly care for their dogs and the families they go to. It's a lifelong partnership to help both dogs and families have a great life together. Our 3 year old male, Loki, is now a certified therapy dog because of the excellent trainers and classes at MBGD. He is so well trained that we can let him off leash during the 4th of July fireworks and he will stay right next to us. Our 1 year old female, Zelda, has been an adventure. She is without a doubt the hardest dog I've ever had to potty train. Thankfully, a board and train with Julie and Jordan completely fixed the issue! She was dedicated and helpful the whole time. I would be remiss if I didn't mention Eric. He is by far the best trainer I've worked with. He's been patient and consistent with teaching my family and me how to work with our reactive female. Through all the classes we've done with Eric, plus private training, he's helped immensely and it's made our dogs a wonderful part of our family! Everyone that mentions dog training or looking for a dog, I always recommend MBGD. Even though we drive 90 minutes each way, it is totally worth it! You don't just get dog training, you get a lifelong partnership!

Robert Werner
5/5
My daughter's dog was causing so much stress in our household due to her stubborn and anxious tendencies. We brought her to My Body Guard dogs to be trained by Jordan and she came home after her 5 week training program a new dog. She was much calmer and listened to direction much…Read full reviewClose full review

My daughter's dog was causing so much stress in our household due to her stubborn and anxious tendencies. We brought her to My Body Guard dogs to be trained by Jordan and she came home after her 5 week training program a new dog. She was much calmer and listened to direction much better. Definitely would recommend Jordan and my bodyguard dogs to anyone who might need help with stubborn dogs or general training.

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