.aggressively defend our home and property against strangers and intruders, but be passive/friendly to strangers/other people when we go on walks to the park or to someone elses house? Is this just an instinct they have to be born with, or can it be trained?
I don't want my dog to be aggressive all the time, and I dn't want it to be passive all the time. How do I teach him to know when it is and when it isn't ok (at home / not at home) ?
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It's not always instinctive, and it can be trained into many dogs. However, I don't suggest that you do this kind of work on your own. It's too easy to make training errors that will have serious ramifications later on.
I recommend finding the nearest Schutzhund group and having them evaluate your dog. Not all dogs can be trained for protection work. If they think that he's Schutzhund material, sign up with them and train with people who are knowledgible in this field.
You might also see if there are private trainers in your area who do protection work, but please, be very careful and let your instincts guide you. Some 'trainers' substitute abuse for training on the theory that a mean dog is a good protection dog. WRONG, and wrong again.
A good protection dog is under his handler's control at all times, not one that attacks unprovoked and without being ordered to. Good luck. . .I hope you find a good group or person to work with!
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The only effect gunpowder and/or raw meat has on a dog is to ruin his digestive system. If your stomach hurt constantly, you'd probably be mean, too. . .but "mean" and protection-trained are not the same by any stretch.
feed him gunpowder on his food and then let him out and have some one walk around the house to teach him to be a good gaurd dog
you don't!! just give it lots of love and make it part of the family!! if you do this, they will protect you to the end!!
DON'T" GIVE IT GUN POWDER! THIS MAKE IT MEAN TO ANYONE AND ANYTHING%26lt; INCLUDING YOU FAMILY!
every time you leave him at home tell him to watch the house. when you get home say " did you watch the house (your dogs name) ? " and make sure to say good boy/girl you watched the house and reward him with hugs.
teach your dog specific commands for specific reasons. for instance, if the dog is acting agressive toward family/friend, or some other non-threatening thing like fireworks etc, use a word like "relax" or "settle"
also- teach your dog commands for being watchful, for example; "watch" or "guard" etc.
most dogs will instinctively defend their territory/home/family etc, and some more so than others depending on the breed. you can look up info online for the breed of dog you have. Also, if the dog is neutered/spayed they are less likely to be 'fighter' dogs, which is good cuz you dont want an aggresive dog, just a good guard dog
Bond with your dog. Your dog will defend you if he feels you are his master. If he's trying to be agressive, and it isn't the correct place/time just a tug on the leash will let him know his place.
You really can’t because all dogs have different personalities just like people. BUT----you can certainly train a dog’s natural tendencies. If you want a good watchdog, you must pick a breed that is known for that, and then make sure he gets the proper training. If you already have a beloved pet and want to train him, you can probably do that too, because most dogs will try to defend whatever they see as “theirs”, including their family and property. If you already have a beloved pet and want to train him, look for materials at your public library and follow the advice carefully. It has been my experience lately that most people are “afraid” to discipline a dog in the same way they are afraid to discipline a child. This is absolutely ridiculous because dogs are “wired” to respect the “lead pack dog” which would be YOU. They instinctively respond to what you decide is appropriate because they “look up to” you. I am very afraid of dogs who are not disciplined because of their lack of respect. They will almost certainly hurt small children (who they don’t “look up to” because they are not their “lead pack dog”.) Never, ever leave an untrained dog alone with a small child. After all, a dog is a dog, not a person.
You dont. Take my dogs for example. They are pretty friendly when we're home but will guard the house with their lives if anyone ever tried coming in.
It's easy,it's called a "Professional Trainer"!Teaching a dog to be aggressive in ONLY the proper situations,is not something to be done by a beginner,or inexperienced person.You don't want your dog attacking a child,or someone walking by,because he mistakenly perceives them as a threat.There are trainers who specialize in guard dogs,etc.It may be expensive,but not as expensive as a law suite if your dog attacks someone.
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