How loyal are guard dogs?

Guardian breeds tend to be loyal, fearless, strong, and watchful.



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Signs Your Dog is Protecting You
  • Being constantly vigilant.
  • Standing alertly.
  • Immediately focusing on new stimuli (e.g., person or animal) in the environment.
  • Growling or barking at the perceived threat(s)
  • Moving between you and the perceived threat.
  • Returning to normal if no threat is perceived.


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An ideal guard dog will not react to strangers with fear. Training a nervous dog to protect their family when they feel threatened is like loading a gun and firing it often and randomly. Great guard dogs are confident and only attack in dangerous, unique situations.

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Research shows that 'occupancy cues' like dogs are major deterrents in attempts to burglarize homes, said K. Campbell, a certified protection professional. In fact, the research reveals that dogs of any size are effective. Large dogs pose a physical threat, and small dogs tend to be noisy.

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