Raising a dog to be both a loyal companion and a protective guardian takes more than obedience—it takes trust, structure, and purpose. What started with my first pup, Kimbo, turned into a full pack of three powerful, respectful, and incredibly intuitive dogs. From alert barks at the door to staying calm around strangers, our journey has been built on balance. This is the story of how I trained my dogs to be family first—and fierce when

— from The Cookie Monster Chronicles: From Pup to Protector: Raising a House Full of Guardians