As they seem to be approachable and trying to be responsible, could you not suggest them seeing a behaviourist and getting expert help about it. Their vet should be able to refer them to a proper behaviourist (beware of trainers who say they are behaviourists as it is a lottery).
As much as they try to be responsible, with young children, accidents (leaving doors open etc) can happen, so it would be better to try to solve the problem rather than just contain it.
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but i think this ones just goes overboard trying to protect his family
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Slightly off topic and not saying it applies here, but it does concern me that attitude that is OK for a dog to protect it's 'family' or that it is natural behaviour. Yes, it may be natural for a dog to be protective, but I do not allow mine to develop their protective instincts at all. It is an accident waiting to happen. I am the boss and I do not need mine to protect me - by allowing a dog to be protective you are allowing them to make decisions about who is safe and who is not and giving them the control.