In today’s unpredictable world, true peace of mind is priceless. California Elite Family and Executive Protection Dogs offers exactly that—an unmatched layer of personalized security in the form of highly trained, imported working dogs that not only protect but also integrate seamlessly into your lifestyle.
With a mission “to provide another layer of security by matching the highest quality imported ‘working’ dogs, trained by top canine professionals in obedience and protection,” California Elite does more than deliver protection. They provide confidence, companionship, and calm.
Where Precision Meets Protection
Every dog from California Elite is selected and trained with meticulous care and purpose. Their proprietary 3-Step Training System ensures that each dog is hand-picked and tailored to your unique environment, whether you’re a high-profile executive, a busy family, or someone simply looking for elite security that doesn’t compromise comfort.
Step 1: Personalized Selection
It all begins with an in-depth consultation to understand your needs and lifestyle. From there, California Elite works directly with top European breeders to source only the most capable dogs, conducting temperament and capability evaluations from day one.
Step 2: Elite Training & Preparation
Each dog receives custom training in obedience, protection, and daily routines, all within a real home environment. This not only sharpens their protection capabilities but also ensures they’re ready to integrate into your household without disruption.
Step 3: In-Home Transition & Lifetime Support
Once matched, your new companion undergoes a 5-day in-home training program, working with you, your family, and other pets or staff. The relationship doesn’t end there—California Elite offers lifetime guidance and support, ensuring long-term harmony and safety.
Leadership With Purpose
The team behind California Elite brings decades of expertise across high-level business, professional dog sport, military, and police canine training.
- Claudia Howard, Founder, is an accomplished executive and decorated international dog sport competitor. She brings Fortune 100 business acumen and hands-on experience with elite-level dogs.
- Markus Maaser, Master Trainer, is a world-renowned expert from Germany with victories in top international championships and deep expertise in training working breeds like German Shepherds, Rottweilers, and Malinois.
- Michelle Metzger, Training Director, has led elite police dog programs and is known for her precise obedience and protection training.
- Richard Sheppard, a certified NePoPo® trainer, brings 11 years of experience and competitive success in high-level dog sports.
Not Just Security—A Seamless Companion
While protection training is a key part of every dog’s skill set, California Elite emphasizes traits that matter most in day-to-day life: calm temperament, obedience, and environmental adaptability. These are dogs trained not just to protect, but to accompany—to be reliable, loyal, and above all, safe within a family setting.
And because no two homes are the same, each dog’s training is customized to the finest detail. Whether you’re managing household staff, entertaining guests, or raising children, these dogs are trained to respond appropriately and confidently in every situation.
Security Shouldn’t Feel Like Security. It Should Feel Natural.
Discover the California Elite difference—where world-class training, European bloodlines, and personalized service converge to give you the protection you need and the companion you’ll never want to live without. To learn more and schedule your free consultation, be sure to click the button below.