Premier stars urged to be on the ball about security dogs

AN “increasing number” of football superstars are turning to family pets to help keep their families and homes safe from burglars and violent robbers, a guard dog expert says.

- By Paul Jeeves

But he warned it is vital players take advice before choosing the right animal to protect them.

Nottingham Forest ace Morgan Gibbs-White is facing a court date for allegedly missing a deadline to register a banned XL Bully.

Richard Douglas, founder of guard dog training company Chaperone K9, said footballers are particularly vulnerable to home invasion as thieves can easily find out when they will be away playing matches – and are not deterred by alarm systems.