Dogs for defence

[Roninsensei]

German Shepherds are ideal family dogs. The reason the dogs only listen to the one person is because they were trained that way. They can handle a plethora of owners and handlers unlike some breeds. The Dogo is a good dog but, they don't do well with social situations an if it feels stressed or cornered can attack viciously. German Shepherds if raised to be social do fine with social situations. I have mine completely attack trained and he is completely child safe. Any child can man handle him with no risk. Not so with strangers who come to the house without permission. Heaven help you at that stage.

P.s. I am a dog trainer/behaviorist.

 

[Jonathan]

Ok something different to think about that was one of the things I was wondering about with a g.s.d was if one is attack trained if they were just to dangerous to be around kids we don't have any right now but my brother has two and they can be a hand full which I never leave a kid alone with a dog or any other animal but if you feel like you can trust your two with kids rough housing with them maybe i need to look at them but two of the jobs I was looking for a dog for was extra protection for the wife when she has to do stuff and I can't be with her if you have seen Shepard's do better than some others around a lot of people they might be good for her in a spot like going for a walk in the evening which is something she likes to do and the other job is keeping wild animals away how would you think they would do in a job like that

 

[Silent Earth]

Ha talking about misreading a header for a post, I read " DOGS FOR DEFENCE" and thought..........................................................

 

[Silent Earth]

 

[Jonathan]

Lol that has made my day right there

 

[Joe SA]

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Looks like you had the whole jar of funny tonight.

 

[Roninsensei]

I live on 20 acres in the woods. The shepherds keep all bad things away. I watched them rip a coyote in 2 once, It tried to grab my goat.

 

[Jonathan]

Wow if two of them can do that I would hate to see what they could do to a human they just might be great to keep the wife company when I can't be there just out of curiosity if you have ever had someone come to the door they did not know did they met them at the door on their own or stay close to you and your family

 

[lonewolf]

we lost our nearly 14 year old terrier tuesday last just before 3pm, so we are dog less for the time being, we are pretty upset as you can imagine, she wasn't just our friend, our buddy, our companion but our watch dog, sniffer dog, tracker dog and all round best mate.

 

[Joe SA]

we lost our nearly 14 year old terrier tuesday last just before 3pm, so we are dog less for the time being, we are pretty upset as you can imagine, she wasn't just our friend, our buddy, our companion but our watch dog, sniffer dog, tracker dog and all round best mate.

So sorry to hear, still pangs inside when i think about the ones we lost last year, in time we got two new ones a Basset for the wife and a Bull Terrier for me, ive got my own mini riot going in the mornings and the afternoons and not much space left on the bed at night.

 

[Roninsensei]

My dogs do nothing until told to.
Big Paul I'm so sorry..

 

[lonewolf]

thanks mate, its literally been 72 hours and the place is so quiet without her.

 

[jontte]

we lost our nearly 14 year old terrier tuesday last just before 3pm, so we are dog less for the time being, we are pretty upset as you can imagine, she wasn't just our friend, our buddy, our companion but our watch dog, sniffer dog, tracker dog and all round best mate.

know how it feels mate

 

[Jonathan]

My dogs do nothing until told to.
Big Paul I'm so sorry..

So if someone comes to the door that the dogs don't know do they stay with you until you tell them what to do I was wondering because I have seen some dogs that if they pick up on someone coming they are going to the door to check them out

 

[Gazrok]

So if someone comes to the door that the dogs don't know do they stay with you until you tell them what to do I was wondering because I have seen some dogs that if they pick up on someone coming they are going to the door to check them out

Mine (big and small) go ape if someone comes to the door. The big dog, will take an aggressive stance if the person isn't known (he can somehow usually tell, through the door...I don't know how). The little dogs, will just yip loudly. Typically, we leash the big dog, or just put him out in the dog yard, before answering the door.

 

[Jonathan]

The big one is the one you was talking about earlier that would act like he would go through the door right

 

[Silent Earth]

Mines a Were-terrier its job is to lock onto your balls and RIP.

 

[Jonathan]

I could believe it after I saw a terrier try to jump a Rottweiler for a fight

 

[Roninsensei]

My dogs are well trained. If I'm home they take no action without permission. If I'm not home then good luck.

 

[Jonathan]

Oh ok

 

[lonewolf]

mine was an excellent watch dog, would tell you someone was approaching long before they got to the door, she would also stand on her hind feet and sniff the air when out on our country walks. I do miss her, our whole life revolved around her, she was part of the family, she was number 3 in this family.

 

[Jonathan]

mine was an excellent watch dog, would tell you someone was approaching long before they got to the door, she would also stand on her hind feet and sniff the air when out on our country walks. I do miss her, our whole life revolved around her, she was part of the family, she was number 3 in this family.

Sorry to hear about your dog brother I know know what it is like to lose one it like loosing a member of the family just wondering what kind of terrier was yours I was asking because i have heard a lot of them make good watch dogs and also have a history of being small game hunting dogs

 

[Jonathan]

So I was starting to think that a German Shepherd would be a good one if we want the guard dog route but then I found out my wife has been thinking she likes the Rottweiler dog so I promised I would do some looking around and see what I could find out about them so if any of you all have had one or know someone who has had one would like to know what you think of them the big parts are how they do with kids and other animals and if they can learn to leave company alone when you call them off

 

[lonewolf]

Sorry to hear about your dog brother I know know what it is like to lose one it like loosing a member of the family just wondering what kind of terrier was yours I was asking because i have heard a lot of them make good watch dogs and also have a history of being small game hunting dogs

Cairn Terrier.

 

[Jonathan]

That one of them that was used for hunting right

 

[Maverick]

thanks mate, its literally been 72 hours and the place is so quiet without her.

Sorry Paul Never never easy

 

[lonewolf]

yeah, I've been here so many times before but this time it affected me so much more.

 

[Roninsensei]

Rotties are perfectly great family and protection dogs as well.

 

[Jonathan]

Thanks Roninsensei I was hoping you might know something about them since you have trained dogs have you ever heard of them having trouble with other dogs and cats the little bit I can find about them said if a Rottweiler puppy is bringing up with kids around they can get more protective of the kids then they are over the grownups does that sound like what you have seen

 

[Silent Earth]

Rotties are perfectly great family and protection dogs as well.

Naaaaaaa my litlest Jack Russell will kill any Rottweiler...........................It would stick in its throat