Sentences with phrase «guard dogs lead»

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.
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