ISPS International Dog Training & Education offers high-quality, practical training and education for handlers of assistance, working, and companion dogs.
With over 45 years of experience in various contact sports, Close Protection, defensive tactics, and risk-based security, we combine physical resilience with in-depth expertise in diverse training methods and behavior modification.

Our programs for professionals are unique and specifically designed for individuals working in dynamic and often high-risk sectors.

Who are our professional programs designed for?
Our training programs are tailored for professionals working in sectors such as:

• Security and safety services
• (Semi-)government institutions
• Hotel and hospitality industry
• Food service and event sectors
• Various service-oriented industries

With or without a dog – our training programs are accessible to almost anyone within the mentioned sectors, provided you have the right motivation and relevant professional background.

Our Training Structure for Professionals Duration & Intensity:
Our programs range from single-day sessions to multi-day or multi-week training, depending on the selected track. For handlers with their own working dogs, we offer extended, customized training pathways that continue until the team is ready for certification and operational deployment.

Location: All training courses are exclusively conducted in Aruba, within a controlled environment that supports both intensive practical instruction and mental focus.
Working Dog Training: Our working dog programs are specifically designed for professional deployment. Participants must be able to demonstrate prior employment in a relevant field. Upon approval—and with their employer’s consent—they can take part in an in-depth training program that prepares them for fieldwork, including the achievement of an official certificate.

Assistance Dogs - Together, unstoppable. One bond, endless possibilities.

We offer tailor-made programs for the training of assistance dogs upon request. Every dog and every situation is unique. That’s why we work closely with each client to develop a personalized training plan, specifically designed to address their individual needs and daily challenges. Our focus is solely on enhancing the user's independence and safety. Interested in a personalized program with your own dog?

Service Dog Access on Aruba
Currently, Aruba does not have legislation in place that requires shops, hotels, bed & breakfasts, or other organizations to allow access to service or assistance dogs.

However, we have not stood still. Through continuous efforts and meaningful dialogue, we have successfully convinced many businesses of the essential need to grant access to these highly trained and vital companions.

We maintain a growing list of cooperating hotels, bed & breakfasts, shops, and other establishments that recognize and respect the importance of access for assistance dogs.

It is our hope that this list continues to grow every day.

A solid upbringing begins at an early age. At ISPS International Dog Training & Education, we believe it's essential that puppies, starting at just 6 weeks old, learn to interact playfully and confidently with people, other animals, and their environment.

Our training programs lay the foundation for a stable, social, and well-behaved family dog. We respect each dog’s natural learning abilities and focus on positive reinforcement, clear body language, and building trust. Owners are guided in how to support their pup during this crucial stage of development, helping prevent behavioral issues later in life.

Key topics include:

• Socialization and stimulus processing
• Housetraining
• Crate training
• Bite inhibition
• Vet desensitization
• Confident water exposure
• Interaction with children
• Listening and teamwork through fun and play

Of course, dogs of all ages are welcome to join our programs.
Our approach is personal, dog-friendly, and entirely focused on building a strong, safe bond between dog and owner.

Because a good start is the foundation of a happy dog’s life.

This is an intensive, boundary-pushing training focused on physical, mental, and professional resilience. Designed to challenge and empower, this program is also open to international participants and takes place only once a year on Aruba.

For dog handlers, a limited number of spots are available, and professional care for the dogs is arranged throughout the program.

This unique experience elevates both human and dog to a higher level of cooperation, communication, and readiness.