Books · Rui Navarro
The Boerboel Bible, Second Edition
Raising, Training and Living With the World’s Most Misunderstood Guardian
A Boerboel is not just a big dog. He is a guardian that thinks for himself.
Written by Rui Navarro, founder of Elite Boerboels and President of the Boerboel Breeders Association, this fully rewritten second edition is the guide he wishes every owner read before bringing a Boerboel home.
Paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions on Amazon.

Who it is for
Who this book is for
For future buyers, first-time owners and experienced handlers who want a Boerboel that is calm at home, safe with the family and under control when it really matters.
Inside
New in the Second Edition
- A complete training section built on Rui’s Drive Control Protocol, written for Boerboel owners
- What a Boerboel really is: strong defense, more food drive than prey, a slower switch, and how he compares to the German Shepherd and the Malinois
- The big shift between age two and three, and how to keep control through it
- Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), explained step by step
- The puppy test most buyers never do, and how to choose a breeder
- Bringing a baby home with a protective dog
- Socialization and neutrality, gates, visitors, leash work and recall
FAQ
Questions about the book
Is The Boerboel Bible good for first-time owners?
Yes. It is written for future buyers, first-time owners and experienced handlers who want a Boerboel that is calm at home, safe with the family and under control when it really matters.
What is new in the second edition?
The book is fully rewritten. It adds a complete training section built on Rui’s Drive Control Protocol, plus chapters on the big shift between age two and three, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), the puppy test and bringing a baby home with a protective dog.
Does it help me choose a puppy and a breeder?
Yes. It covers the puppy test most buyers never do, and how to choose a breeder.
Which formats can I buy?
Paperback (188 pages), hardcover (188 pages) and Kindle, all on Amazon.
Also by Rui Navarro: Drive & Control. About Rui.
Author contact: info@ruinavarro.com
