However, they do not relate well to strangers and make
good guard dogs with their endless barking.
But they also can be a great companion and
a good guard dog with proper training.
It would be unfair not to start off this list of
the best guard dogs with the German shepherd.
Not exact matches
Returning were three starters; Center Paul Hogue, tall as a fir and broad as a redwood, who ambles about so casually and likably that his teammates have dubbed him Marmaduke after the large, friendly
dog of cartoon fame;
Guard Tony Yates, a 24 - year - old veteran of four years in the Air Force who is always smiling on the court as if finding an adult's pleasure in a college boy's game, and who is about the best defensive guard in the country; Forward Tom Thacker, who at a mere 6 feet 2 can jump with H
Guard Tony Yates, a 24 - year - old veteran of four years in the Air Force who is always smiling on the court as if finding an adult's pleasure in a college boy's game, and who is about the
best defensive
guard in the country; Forward Tom Thacker, who at a mere 6 feet 2 can jump with H
guard in the country; Forward Tom Thacker, who at a mere 6 feet 2 can jump
with Hogue.
We chose a «
dog» shape as these finger
guards quickly became our
best friend in making cloth diapering more sanitary
with less hassle.
Nothing completes family life like a loyal, lovable Labrador who is a great
guard and is
good with the kids, or a
well - trained German Shepherd on the K - 9 unit who can sniff out trouble and true love for his master, or even a slightly scruffy rescue
dog whose need for human kindness and stability helps heal a broken soldier's heart.
You could go out and pick a
dog from world - renowned
dog trainer Cesar Milan's list of canines that make the
best guard dogs, but even then you wouldn't end up
with a description of your perpetrator.
«The APBT is not the
best choice for a
guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even
with strangers.
What is happening worldwide some breeders are breeding pretty
dogs with no natural instincts to
guard and protect, yes the
dogs will bark behind the fence but I bet you if you jump that fence the
dog will take off to save himself, sorry but I don't care how
good looking that
dog is or how much he costs if he / she will not protect me and my household that
dog has no value to me..
I have had two husky's, one died last christmas, and she was probably the
best dog anyone could ever ask for, she was very much a
guard dog but only when other
dogs came into the yard, she was a very
good listener when she was on the leash, and me and my parents just adopted an 8 week old puppy cute as can be, her and her brother and sisters where left for death on the side of the highway, and a girl and her husband took all 7 of them in and cared and loved them for 6 weeks, they really are miracle puppies, she is very fast and hyper puppies
with losts of energy she gets along
with other
dogs very
well.
Ideal owner: The Kerry blue Terrier is a very elegant looking
dog, is
good with kids, and is a
good guard dog as
well as show
dog.
The poodle
dog does
well as a
guard dog because it is reserved
with strangers and has an excellent capacity to bark.
If you want a
dog that is
good with the family but still large enough to
guard the house, check out this list
with photos and videos.
While she may dispute the need to test for a
better breed, Cole does agree
with Young that
guard dogs could help livestock producers and wolves co-exist.
Pictures, videos, and a description of five of the
best shepherds used as personal protection and
guard dogs,
with details on the smartest breeds that learn quickly.
This cat like breed is often not quite so friendly
with people they aren't quite familiar
with, and they can also have some trouble
with eyesight in terms of their peripheral vision, but they are somewhat
good guard dogs for homes and families.
He would do
best as the only
dog in the home as he doesn't like to share
with other
dogs, but he has not shown signs food / toy
guarding with people.
Also, he will
guard his food and toys from other
dogs so might be
best as the only
dog in the house although he would be fine out and about
with other
dogs.
These
dogs perform
well in
guarding, hunting, sighting, sledding, search and rescue, and as service
dogs for individuals
with disabilities.
(UKC also notes that pitbulls «have always been noted for their love of children,» but aren't «the
best choice for a
guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even
with strangers.»)
Whether it's dominance, separation anxiety, resource
guarding, etc., the Mutts
With Manners program helps shelter
dogs put bad behavior behind them and put their
best paw forward toward a forever home.
You may find that your
dog is standoffish
with strangers at first (a
good quality in a
guard dog) but this breed is loving and affectionate towards friends and family members.
He is one of the more commonly banned
dog breeds that is considered naturally aggressive yet the United Kennel Club describes him as ``... not the
best choice for a
guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even
with strangers.
These
dogs tend to form strong bonds
with family and they can do
well as watch
dogs, though they don't tend to do much as
guard dogs.
His strong protective instinct means he has great watch - or
guard -
dog potential however will need early socialization to ensure he can get along
well with new faces and animals.
They need to be socializedand obedience trained but, like most shepherds, they learn easily, do great
with kids, get along
with other
dogs and horses, and make
good guard dogs.
Great Pyrenees are
guard dogs and it is important they attend a training class
with other
dogs to keep them
well socialized.
[6] Coupled
with their strength, this trait makes the breed desirable as police,
guard and search and rescue
dogs, as they are able to quickly learn various tasks and interpret instructions
better than other breeds.
Friendly
with everyone this is not a
good choice for a
guard dog.
Due to their tendency to form an immediate rapport
with humans, they are not considered a great
guard dog, but their even temper and amiable
good nature makes most of them
good family
dogs.
They are definitely the
best guard dog in our countdown.This mid-size, powerful pup
with a short coat and a slight overbite is a great family
dog.
The Entlebucher bonds
well with humans, but he is protective to a fault, and requires thorough socialization to curb his
guard dog tendencies.
Farmers love having a
dog around that can help them
with smaller tasks and still be a devoted
guard dog when they need them to be as
well.
This course focuses on socialization of young
dogs to teach them to interact
with dogs and people appropriately, desensitization to sound, actions, people, and objects, housebreaking, crate training, bite inhibition, establish respectful relationships within your family, control nipping, chewing, digging, barking, resource
guarding, household manners, how to handle of your
dog calmly, how to be respectful
with food and other items around the home, understand pet wellness and nutriion, as
well as to understand your puppy's mindset.
well imagine Darling there are a whole load of people that do not live in apartments, houses,
with cars, roads, other
dogs and people around - it is THOSE, like me who DO NEED just such a
guard dog!
But since they don't bark
with that vehemence familiar
with known
guard dogs along
with the fact that they don't grow big enough, they probably won't be the
best dogs to watch over your property.
Unlike other
guard dogs, Dobermans do
better with non-violent, reward - based training methods.
Any interaction
with other
dogs and humans will make the
dog better at reading the character of others, especially if you want a great
guard dog.
Then again, a German Shepherd puppy who is okay
with being alone might make a
good guard dog.
They're synonymous
with fun as
well as safety because their size makes them great
guard dogs.
Mastiffs are excellent
guard dogs and
good with children, though their sheer size may cause them to knock over smaller kids.
With their
guard dog qualities and penchant of killing any small furry or feathered animal, it is
best that only experienced
dog owners and trainers have these active
dogs.
This variety of food experiences is particularly
good for
dogs with food -
guarding tendencies.
An excellent
guard dog, even Chow Chow puppies are suspicious of new people and animals, but they are usually
good with other household pets and children of the family.
With proper training, the breed makes an excellent
guard dog, as
well as a
good family companion.
Its protective nature makes it a
good guard dog if it feels its family is being threatened, although it is usually friendly
with strangers and other animals.
The Basset Artesien Normand can do
well as a watch
dog, though they tend to make friends
with strangers very quickly, limiting their usefulness as a
guard dog.
Guarding resources is usually a manifestation of the
dog's deep - rooted insecurity and inability to cope
well in a social situation, even
with people and other
dogs he knows.
If you are looking for a smart, loyal
guard dog that will also do
well with family, the German Pinscher may be a
good breed to consider.
The evaluation of pain in
dogs mainly relies on the observation of their behaviour,
with an emphasis on attitude, activity level, posture and locomotion, appetite, grooming, vocalization, facial expression, as
well as self -
guarding and self - awareness behaviours.