Tim7581
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Originally Posted By: knockemdownTell me something about your your 'protection dog', Tim.
You've eluded that this dog has been trained in human bite work, yet is off lead at your house. So, may I ask then, how does that dog know WHICH person is deemed a threat and when to bite? That "watchful eye" as you call it, where did that trait come from? Isn't that dog using good sense to gauge it's response to a potential threat?
If so, then can't a hunting dog possess that same sense about when to protect it's home/family yet not be protective over downed game?
Do you know anything about protection work? I am not asking that because I want to be a azz. I am asking that so I can explian things better.
People have a misconception about "protection dogs". They are not "guard dogs" there is a big difference.
A guard dog is used to guard property, which means anyone other than their owners are in trouble if they were to cross into the dogs territory. They are also known as sentry dogs. They are a medium to large size dog that will bite anyone other than the owners. Most homes do not own these types of dogs. You will find them mostly at car lots, or other places of business. They would not make for a good dog to have running around your house. To much of a liability.
Protection dogs on the other hand are bred and tested for a stable temperament. They can not be some crazy dog that has just a crazy prey drive. They have to be sociable as well as mindful of what they are told. There is a lot of training that is involved. I am not going to go into how to train one.
So you ask where did the trait come from "watchful eye"? Think about it. These kinds of dogs were bred for that purpose, as well as trained for it. I taught my dogs to stay close to my wife, my kid, and myself. They are not up the visitors azz watching every move they make, but they do stay close just in case. They are not just standing there either, they could be in the corner licking their nuts, but are awear of whats going on.
My dogs can be trusted to be let out at anytime and I do not have to worry about some kid on a bike or the meter guy walking into the yard being mauled to death. The dog will sound off if anyone comes into the yard, that is just a warning to let me know someone is here. Most people would not get out of their car, or walk through the yard just because the dog is very scary looking. I dont know about you, but if there is a doberman, or rott is someones yard I will do all that I can to bypass that yard. Protection dogs are not only used for biting but they are used as a deterrent.
Any more questions feel free to ask.
Tim
You've eluded that this dog has been trained in human bite work, yet is off lead at your house. So, may I ask then, how does that dog know WHICH person is deemed a threat and when to bite? That "watchful eye" as you call it, where did that trait come from? Isn't that dog using good sense to gauge it's response to a potential threat?
If so, then can't a hunting dog possess that same sense about when to protect it's home/family yet not be protective over downed game?
Do you know anything about protection work? I am not asking that because I want to be a azz. I am asking that so I can explian things better.
People have a misconception about "protection dogs". They are not "guard dogs" there is a big difference.
A guard dog is used to guard property, which means anyone other than their owners are in trouble if they were to cross into the dogs territory. They are also known as sentry dogs. They are a medium to large size dog that will bite anyone other than the owners. Most homes do not own these types of dogs. You will find them mostly at car lots, or other places of business. They would not make for a good dog to have running around your house. To much of a liability.
Protection dogs on the other hand are bred and tested for a stable temperament. They can not be some crazy dog that has just a crazy prey drive. They have to be sociable as well as mindful of what they are told. There is a lot of training that is involved. I am not going to go into how to train one.
So you ask where did the trait come from "watchful eye"? Think about it. These kinds of dogs were bred for that purpose, as well as trained for it. I taught my dogs to stay close to my wife, my kid, and myself. They are not up the visitors azz watching every move they make, but they do stay close just in case. They are not just standing there either, they could be in the corner licking their nuts, but are awear of whats going on.
My dogs can be trusted to be let out at anytime and I do not have to worry about some kid on a bike or the meter guy walking into the yard being mauled to death. The dog will sound off if anyone comes into the yard, that is just a warning to let me know someone is here. Most people would not get out of their car, or walk through the yard just because the dog is very scary looking. I dont know about you, but if there is a doberman, or rott is someones yard I will do all that I can to bypass that yard. Protection dogs are not only used for biting but they are used as a deterrent.
Any more questions feel free to ask.
Tim
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