Sentences with phrase «trained as a guard dog»

Bouviers aren't for everybody - they are loyal to a fault but like most dogs have their own personality - my dog is a one person dog - she will allow people to pet her but the only person she cares about being around is me - does anything I ask her but won't even respond when my girlfriend ask her if she wants to go for a walk - wont even take a treat from her - but won her heart when she was home alone - man came to the door an tried to force his way in (never trained as guard dog) he made it into the kitchen but soon regretted it - was met with a 85 lb bouvier - she came unglued - I wasn't there but she said he ran out the door faster than he came in - now my girlfriend thinks the bear can do no wrong

If it will listen to you but quickly becomes disinterested, it's either you have to change your training approach or you look for another dog to train as a guard dog.

Some of the dogs were trained as guard dogs and some even to detect mines or as guide dogs for the blind.

Many large breeds can be trained as guard dogs, I personally own a Rottweiler and he has been a great guard dog.

What I love most about them is they really don't need to be trained as guard dogs it just seems to come naturally to them.

Because of his protective instincts, a Ridgeback should not be trained as a guard dog but, rather, be effectively controlled through obedience training.

Not exact matches

Programs vary from training dogs to guard wildlife from predators such as the cheetah to educational programs that convince children to help protect their nation's wildlife.

Through my more than 30 years of professional training as well as my practical experience rehabilitating foster dogs, I have considerable working knowledge of teaching basic manners and such problem behaviors as shyness, fearfulness, sensitivity to new things and people, aggressive behaviors, food and object guarding, out - of - control rambunctiousness, acting - up when seeing other dogs, and the difficult age of adolescence, whether it be at around 6 months or 2 - 3 years of age.

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.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines Working Dog as: (n.) Any of various breeds of dogs developed or trained to do useful work, such as herding animals, pulling wagons or sleds, or guarding property.

Unfortunately many of the pit bulls and pit bull mixes you would come across in city shelters or similar locations, have been bred, kept and trained as fighting dogs, or were kept as guard dogs by drug dealers to be aggressive to any humans other than their owners.

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).

Since they are intelligent and easy to train, they are also a popular choice in obedience trials, and have always been popular as guard dogs because of their size and strength.

When you bring a guard dog home, train him to spend the night where you expect him to stay as an adult dog.

The Akita makes an excellent guard dog and can easily be trained as a personal protection dog.

They are trained as seeing - eye dogs for the disabled, blind and hearing impaired, excellent guard dogs, circus dogs able to perfume many tricks, hunting dogs, and police dogs because of their intelligence and trainability.

It's assholes that abandon these dogs that give them a bad rap, when they will guard kids with their life, and will never harm them (except maybe as puppies, but only in jest, never on purpose) unless trained very improperly, which I would like to state that Pit bulls, and Rottweilers are extremely intelligent, rottweilers being ranked as one of the top ten intelligent dogs, and train very easily.

Bullmastiffs do not need any training to be a guard dog, it is in their nature to be protective of their family, they make excellent guard dogs and have been used as such for thousands of years.

In order to ensure the safety of family members, guests, and neighbors, guard dogs must be properly socialized and trained, and need to view their owners as their pack leaders.

Guard dog training is a waste of time; although they may growl and bark defensively, the bottom line is that they would just as soon kiss the intruder and trade your silver for a few good ball tosses!

We ask that training be mandatory for all puppies under 6 months of age and for any dogs that may have behavioural concerns, such as resource guarding.

Some standard Poodles are good guard dogs, and some are even trained as hunters and circus dogs!

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.

German Shepherd puppy training should consider this breed's genetic nature: GSDs originate as a german dog breed for herding and guarding sheep.

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.

This openness to training can be seen from the various fields they are working — as a family, guard, police and military, bomb and drug detection and rescue and search dog.

To raise your malinois puppy as an obedient guard dog, give him consistent training from the puppyhood itself.

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.

This breed was developed in Germany as a guard dog and they can be obedient, intelligent and easy to train dogs.

Also as stated previously, well - trained guard dogs do not follow cars and do not pull down their own owners!!

German Shepherds are commonly described as self - assured, excellent guard dogs and easy to train.

Standard Poodles are even trained to function as guard dogs and hunting dogs.

They are frequently trained to work as police dogs and guard dogs.

Before starting her own dog grooming, boarding and training shop in Oxnard, she served in the U.S. Air Force, ran a gas station, worked as a security guard and drove long - haul trucks.

Akitas are great as guard dogs, but they do like to be in control and will need a lot of training.

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Owners of breeds most traditionally used for guarding, such as this German Shepherd, must take care to train their dogs to an impeccable standard.

With proper training, the breed makes an excellent guard dog, as well as a good family companion.

From the USDA project to determine the value of certain breeds as livestock guard dogs to the in - depth understanding about training and behavior from service dog organizations and the studies of structure and health in sled dogs and racing dogs, these breeders have coordinated efforts with veterinarians and other professionals and thereby greatly enhanced the base of knowledge about dogs.

The breed was trained to excel at numerous jobs such as flock guarding, dog drafting and farm working.

He teaches a Basic, an Intermediate, and an Advanced dog training classes as well as provides private training for individuals with dogs that have behavioral issues such as fear; aggression; leash walking and resource guarding.

By March 1942, they had been recognized as the official agency for choosing and training sentry dogs for the U.S. Army, Navy and Coast Guard.

There are people who are in the business of acquiring animals for research and others who acquire large dogs who are then cruelly trained for sale as guard or attack dogs.

Because of the intrinsic protective nature of the Mastiff, training as an attack or guard dog is not necessary and to do so may actually be detrimental to the temperament of the Mastiff.

«(M) any of the pit bull attacks are due to a skyrocketing number of poorly bred and badly trained dogs raised by backyard breeders, who are trying to cash in on the pit bull's growing reputation as a cheap, but deadly effective guard dog, particularly in urban areas.»

Providing guard dog training may help them become better listeners and understand that there is a time for aggression, such as when intruders are nearby, and a time to act calmly, when average people are present.

A dog trained only to guard his house does not need to be as well trained as a personal protection dog.

Along with basic obedience and behavior training, Jennifer has tackled problems such as dog - dog and dog - people aggression, separation anxiety, destructive behaviors, resource guarding, leash aggression, extreme fear / shyness, severe leash pulling, «pack» (multiple dog household) issues, improper greetings, crating and potty training.

As always, children must be under supervision when training a resource guarding puppy or dog for their own safety.

To equate responsible owners with people who use their dogs as backyard breeders, or guard dogs (chained all day and night) with those whose dogs snuggle on the couch and receive proper training is simply wrong.