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.
Many large breeds can be
trained as guard dogs, I personally own a Rottweiler and he has been a great guard dog.
Some of the dogs were
trained as guard dogs and some even to detect mines or as guide dogs for the blind.
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.
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.