Sentences with phrase «n't be a guard dog»

Because it will bark an alert warning when it sees a stranger approaching, it can make a decent watchdog but due to its size can't be a guard dog.

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If you think your dog is likely to bite you, please do not attempt to resolve his resource guarding on your own.

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If you are looking for a guard dog, this one may not be for you.

Resource guarding of their important human: I do think some dogs are just not comfortable with a dog coming too close to their beloved.

«There are still the herding and guard dogs that don't sleep in the bed and strictly do a job.

They all have stories about a dog that sleeps on the grave of another family pet, or will not give up a toy that belonged to a deceased pet, or maybe clothing from a dead owner being faithfully guarded.

Even guard dogs and sheep dogs are not beyond the law; people carrying dogs in public are liable to stopped and fined.

They're alert dogs and likely to see people coming but because they're not aggressive they wouldn't be the best guard dogs.

Similarly, when a dog is guarding a bone, the dog is feeling unsure about you taking the bone, but also wants the bone enough to not want to give it up (high prey drive), so the dog attacks forward to defend itself.

The result was not only an excellent herder and guard dog, but also a breed that would outdo others to be courageous, intelligent and healthy.

It's not necessarily a copout to do this... dogs learn through association, and if you eliminate the association of being aggressive toward the other pet over food (with a combination of set boundaries and environmental control), then they will no longer feel the need to be so wary and guarding in that type of situation.

They also shouldn't be kept outside as guard dogs, especially in pairs or groups.

That being said, Pit Bulls are not naturally good guard dogs.

If you try to make a pit bull «guard» you you will end up with an unstable, confused dog and that is NOT what you want in an APBT.

«The APBT is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers.

This is one reason why Rescue has so many male Black Russians — people don't realize the necessity of manners in a dog this big and with this much guard instinct.

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..

Answer by apbt54 For one it has been stated already, pit bulls are not guard dogs, They were bred for fighting and baiting.

But the dog must understand to not take things too far — for instance, while there's no issue with a dog guarding the home against an intruder, the dog must not treat a welcomed guest the same way.

Trainng for a dog show is not the same as guard dog, but start with looking for lines that are not aggresive.

As a leader, it is important to be fair to your dog — give them love and spoil them if you want, but don't forget to set boundaries and make it perfectly clear to them that any type of aggressive guarding (toward you or anyone else), is absolutely unacceptable.

Loyal Caucasians Kennels dogs are family so they are not kept in pens in a kennel, our dogs are free to run and guard the premises and our livestock.

Although they are not guard dogs, they do make good alert dogs as they will bark to let you know when someone is approaching your property.

Dogs prone to resource guarding food or toys must learn that the owner's intent is not to remove the resource.

Basic obedience training is essential to give the dog structure, but specialized guard dog training is not ideal as it may intensify the natural instinct to protect.

You can also, very carefully, counter-condition your dog to look forward to, not fear, your presence while she's enjoying something she feels the need to protect using Patricia McConnell's approach to treating resource guarding.

A guard dog should not be... MORE aggressive.

The dog that feels that everything is something to be afraid of and aggressive to is NOT a good guard dog prospect!

It does not hurt the dog, but it catches them off guard and can be helpful in getting their attention.

They make excellent guard dogs, too, since the only time that they will be barking is when they can sense something is off or if someone they are not familiar with is around the corner.

Labradoodles are not generally ideal guard dogs; although they will alert bark, they're more likely to invite an intruder in for tea on the good china.

However, don't confuse a watchdog with a guard dog; Silkies are anything but guard dogs!

This dog's purpose was to guard and protect sheep, but not guide them.

Predictable and consistent behavior Prefers human company, especially children Relatively «directable» without training Affectionate Able to be banged around, by kids and clumsy humans Comfortable indoors, and in the climates you live in and take vacations Doesn't require a lot of exercise Calm in the home; not hyperactive Medium high food drive; medium high prey drive (for fetching) Able to take, and learn from, a correction Low initiative Low fearfulness Submissive Low other - dog aggression Quiet; not highly reactive to bark at sights and sounds around the home or in public Image of a guard dog without the actual follow through (if you are into that kind of thing) Easily Housetrained (some breeds are easier than others)

Jake will not play with other dogs, and considers the big bed to be his territory, which he will guard from the other furry ones.

While the dogs were probably used for centuries for guarding purposes and working with livestock, not much was written about these dogs until the 1900s.

It's not about having your dog fail and making your dog feel like a prisoner (and you as the prison guard), but instead, showing your dog how to make better choices and get rewarded for them.

Its utilitarian qualities stick out more than its external appearance since it was not only appropriate for hunting but also as a good sheep and guard dog.

They are not good guard dogs or the kind of fiercely loyal one - person dog that some other breeds can be.

It is natural for a guard dog to attack someone or another animal intruding on territory... that can't be trained or bred out of a dog.

Caucasian Ovcharkas are large guard dogs, which require a fenced area and are not designed for city living.

Not all guards need to be large, and pictures, videos, and descriptions of the best five medium dogs will help you choose the one able to do the job.

You will also want one that is not bred to be a guard dog.

If you have a lot of children or strangers coming and going, that would be a situation not suited for one of the guard dog breeds.

The breed is a very loyal dog breed and a good guard dog but may not be the best family dog.

We like working with greyhounds because we do not have to train over any strong genetically bred instincts and drives (such as protection / guarding, being territorial, herding, dog aggression, or hunting).

Although the Russian Empire and its people made very extensive use of fierce hunting and livestock guarding dogs, most of the breeds available to them were not trainable enough be used effectively by a modern military.

This territorial nature makes them great guard dogs, however according to Pawsitively Safe, they aren't recommended for first - time dog or first time Mastiff paw - rents.

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