Since
guard dogs lead a very active lifestyle, it's important that they consume nutritious and high quality food.
Not exact matches
In addition to being a great companion and home
guard, he is a
leading police and military
guard dog.
Hailed as the world's
leading police,
guard and military
dog, this energetic and fun - loving breed is a loyal family pet, ideal companion and dependable K - 9 partner when duty calls.»
... reaction to certain objects (such as an umbrella or cane... does the
dog panic, does he eventually recover, does he tentatively investigate)... reaction to a sudden noise... reaction to unusual tactile stimulation (such as walking on wire)... reaction to having mouth touched and eventually examined... reaction to an attempted hug... reaction to having paws touched (per previous cautions, remember that a shelter
dog might have endured injury, and a
dog in pain may react defensively — this is natural and needs to be taken into account)... reaction to being
led on leash... reaction to being presented a toy and the degree to which the
dog attempts to
guard the toy... response to food and any signs of food -
guarding... reaction to being coaxed into a lying - down position (accepting?
It's natural for
dogs to
guard the things that matter to them: us (their family) and their resources (food bowl, toys, etc.) With this being said, keep an eye out for excessive barking, growling, or snapping; this can
lead to problems further down the road.
Resource
guarding can be a serious threat to you and your
dog, especially if it may
lead to a bite.
For the right owner (one who
leads an active life, is prepared to welcome the
dog into the heart of the family, and is alert to his
dog's needs), a Weimaraner is the perfect companion animal: intelligent, gutsy, playful, and an excellent
guard dog.
These can
lead to the
dog viewing him / herself as dominant within the household, resource
guarding, and sibling aggression, respectfully.
Breed histories and modern
dog lore indicate that the Norwegian Elkhound barked to
lead the hunter to the cornered moose; livestock
guard dogs barked to alert shepherds to intruders and to warn trespassers not to bother the flock; palace
guard dogs also barked to warn of invaders and prowlers; hounds bayed their way to the rabbit, raccoon, or fox; and terriers barked to mark their progress as they chased their quarry above and below ground.
The rise in crime
led to an increased need, and desire, for
guard dogs in many communities.
First recognized by the AKC in 1908, the German Shepherd is the
leading police, military, and
guard dog breed in the world... and is also known -LSB-...]
This characteristic
leads many to characterize this breed as a guardian rather than a
guard dog.
Whether they are
guarding you or the territory they have claimed as their own, resource
guarding is a serious behaviour and if allowed to continue can
lead to serious problems including
dog bites or fighting with other animals in the house.
Their highly intelligent nature then
led them to become popular police,
guard, and military
dogs.
Not only would he lunge and bark at
dogs when he was on
lead but he would also recourse
guard any object which meant he would bite if the person and or
dog came close enough.