Sentences with phrase «small guard dogs»

Traditionally they are used as family dogs, excellent small guard dogs, and for hunting small ground game.
There is a small guard dog side to this breed.

Not exact matches

They welcome a new, dorky and naïve kid nicknamed Smalls into their mix, and he gets himself in «the biggest pickle» when he smashes a baseball signed by Babe Ruth over a fence into a backyard guarded by a monstrous attack dog known as The Beast.
Trying to hold up every single enemy guard across each difficulty and obtain all 300 + dog tags is no small feat.
A pastiche of both American and agrarian values, The Guard is a high - octane world of drug - smuggling, dollar bills and explosions, frequently interrupted by shaggy dogs, small - town racism and dodgy dealings with the IRA.
Dogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voiDogs bred to guard, on the other hand, may be prone to territorial barking when an intruder is spotted, whereas, certain small breed dogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voidogs are often known for their sharp, «yappy» voices.
There are a great many dogs out there with serious issues — aggression to dogs / people / small furry animals, resource guarding, separation anxiety, etc..
The initial work has also been done for a weaver who runs a small flock of colored sheep, a farmer storing feed grain in his barn, a flock - owner in wolf territory, a recreational musher, a rabbit hunter, and a pet owner with an interest in any of the characteristics of the herding, guarding, terrier, working, or hound dogs; what remains is to find just the right breed to match the lifestyle and personality of the owner.
Pictures, descriptions, and videos of the five best will help you choose the dog suited to guard your small herd, before you lose that favorite lamb or kid.
For perhaps thousands of years dogs, he has trained dogs to hunt birds, pests, and small and large game; herd sheep, cattle, reindeer, and geese; pull carts and sleds; guard castles, forest preserves, homes, and families; rescue drowning sailors; and haul fishing nets.
The Maremma Sheepdog is an Italian dog breed known for guarding livestock and other small animals.
Small dogs are often welcome in apartment and condominium units because physically they are unobtrusive, however their nature to be territorial guard dogs gets in the way of peaceful living.
There are big dogs, small dogs, friendly dogs, shy dogs, guard dogs, and toy dogs.
Regardless of whether a small dog owner wants a guard dog or not, they very often get an exceptional one.
Originating in England, the Airedale Terrier is a working class dog that was bred for the hunting of small animals and as guard dogs.
Some examples of a dog that we would deem not suitable for a home with small children would be one that is senior and fragile, a giant breed with resource guarding or a timid, fearful dog that has not been socialized with children.
Do remember that alert as they are, Shorkies are a little too small to be guard dogs, but they will let you know if anything strange is afoot.
Some dogs simply aren't the best as guarding the home because they're too small, shy, or even a bit too frightened.
These small hardy dogs are friendly and easy to train but can often experience behavioral problems such as guarding behavior and problems with other animals.
These are biddable and reliable creatures, but as with any large guarding dog, owners must begin training and socialization early, while the puppy is still small enough to control.
Despite its small size, this breed fancies itself a guard dog and will make brave attempts to protect its owner.
To guard against bloat, the ASPCA recommends, maintain your dog's proper weight, prohibit vigorous exercise before and after meals, don't use raised bowls unless your veterinarian recommends them, do not allow your dog to gulp food or water, mix canned food with dry kibble, and feed several small meals throughout the day rather than one or two large meals.
Dog Breed Standards lists all dog breeds with pictures a-z, companion dogs, guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding and working dogs, small dogs, big dogs, dogs that don't shed (hypoallergenic), designer dogs and rare dog breeDog Breed Standards lists all dog breeds with pictures a-z, companion dogs, guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding and working dogs, small dogs, big dogs, dogs that don't shed (hypoallergenic), designer dogs and rare dog breedog breeds with pictures a-z, companion dogs, guard dogs, hunting dogs, herding and working dogs, small dogs, big dogs, dogs that don't shed (hypoallergenic), designer dogs and rare dog breedog breeds.
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.
If you want a warm weather slightly smaller hardcore guard and family dog look at the Fila Brasileiro.
And while this makes him a good watchdog, the small size prevents him from being used as a guard dog.
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.
Mixes of medium or large breeds such as Chow Chows, Akitas, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, or any of the guard dogs can be dominant - aggressive, which can be especially difficult in families with small children or with an adult man or woman who has neither a commanding voice nor a confidant manner.
It's an especially good choice for small dogs since the protective safety guard will prevent you from trimming too closely to your dog's quick.
Though they may be small, the Alaskan Klee Klai makes an excellent guard dog because it is not afraid to defend its territory.
The cardigan Welsh corgi is a smaller dog that was once used as a cattle driver, farm guard and vermin hunter.
This team provides treatment for fearful dogs, small dogs with big attitudes, dogs with resource guarding issues and those who are reactive to other dogs.
Dogs with high prey drive or guarding instincts may alert on to small babies placed on the floor.
While too small to be used as a guard dog, the Volpino is an excellent watch dog that will bark to warn you of a stranger or disturbance.
I have a great 2 yr old rottie very good and well trained except for food aggression towards 2 much older and much smaller dogs and also toward people we keep the dogs separated during the day for the old ones safety any advice on why he's guarding his food and how to get him to stop thanks
So I suppose, to be a good guard dog, one would probably have to breed from a puppy and raised around small children to avoid future attacks.
They should be allowed to walk and not be carried everywhere (creating more dependence on their owners) and biting, growling, food / toy guarding, and other behaviors not tolerated in big dogs should not be tolerated in small dogs either.
They make excellent watchdogs, but poor guard dogs because of their small size.
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The article includes a number of photographs of Barney with a small dog (both a living and a sculptural version), which seems to be the dog described in Jerry Saltz's description of Guarding of the Veil (the magazine cover shows the dog in the harness atop Barney's head) I've posted the article and cover photo here, I'll add more photographs soon.
A Doberman lounges on a gold sofa while a small dog fiercely guards a wishbone on a shoeshine table.
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