The Guardian Safeguard™
A quiet, serious commitment to protecting dogs in professional care.
Too many dogs are harmed in the name of “care.”
Too many guardians leave appointments, sessions, or services knowing something wasn’t right and having no idea where to turn.
The Guardian Safeguard™ exists to change that.
This is a guardian-centered documentation, support, and accountability pathway designed to help protect dogs, support guardians, and quietly raise the standard of care across the industry.
This is not a call-out system.
This is not social media justice.
This is about real safety, real documentation, and real change.
Why This Exists
Most harmful experiences in professional pet care settings are never documented.
Not because they aren’t serious but because guardians are:
Unsure if what happened “counts”
Afraid of retaliation
Overwhelmed
Or simply don’t know where to go
When nothing is documented, nothing changes.
The Guardian Safeguard™ exists to:
Give guardians a safe place to speak
Create a record of serious concerns
Identify patterns of harm across the care landscape
Support higher standards through education and accountability
When Should You Use This?
You should consider using the Guardian Safeguard™ if your dog:
Was injured, restrained, or handled in a way that felt unsafe
Was returned significantly fearful, shut down, or changed
Was subjected to force, coercion, or harmful equipment
Was pushed through a procedure or training while panicking or freezing
Was harmed by training methods (for example: e-collar injuries, choking, airway injury, physical force)
Or experienced something that compromised their safety, dignity, or wellbeing
If your body says “something wasn’t right,” we want you to trust that.
What This Is — And Is Not
This IS:
A documentation and support pathway
A place to get guidance and clarity
A system for tracking patterns of harm
A way to advocate for dogs — quietly and effectively
This is NOT:
A public accusation platform
A social media exposure page
A place for harassment, revenge, or pile-ons
We focus on patterns, standards, and systems not spectacle.
How It Works
You submit a Guardian Safeguard™ report
Your submission is privately and securely logged
You receive guidance if you ask for it
Your report becomes part of a larger, anonymous pattern-tracking system that helps improve standards of care
You are always in control of what happens next.
You are never required to escalate or report unless you choose to.
If You Felt You Had No Choice
Many guardians tell us some version of this:
“I allowed it because I didn’t know where else I could go.”
This is more common than people realize.
In professional care settings, guardians are often:
Under stress
Afraid of delaying care
Afraid of being labeled “difficult”
Afraid of being turned away
Facing authority, time pressure, and fear all at once
In those moments, consent isn’t always truly free. Sometimes it’s the only option you feel you have.
If this happened to you, we want you to know:
You didn’t fail your dog
You didn’t imagine what you saw or felt
You were placed in an impossible position
And you are not alone
The Guardian Safeguard™ exists not only to document what happened but to help change a system where guardians so often feel trapped, rushed, or powerless.
You and your dog deserve care that feels safe, respectful, and truly collaborative.
Your Privacy & Boundaries
Your submission is confidential
We do not publish accusations or name businesses
We do not investigate or prosecute
This is not a legal or regulatory service
This exists to support guardians, document harm, and improve systems.
Why Your Voice Matters
Most dogs who are harmed in professional care spaces have no voice in what happens next.
By documenting what happened, you are:
Standing up for your dog
Helping protect other dogs
Helping raise the standard of care for everyone
Even one story can prevent the next dog from being hurt.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
If something happened and you’re still carrying it, we want you to know:
You’re not overreacting.
You’re not imagining it.
And your dog matters.