HOW TO MAKE A DOG A GOOD GUARD DOG - Page 2

To the O.P.  A dog either has natural guarding abilities or it doesn't, however, your dog is still young, so give her another 6 months.



To those saying just having a GSD is enough of a deterrent, sorry, but balony.  Anyone with half a brain can tell a dog that is halfway serious against one that isn't, no matter the breed. 

Be happy that she is a great playful loving dog? why did you get a GSD? Just curious, as most people get one because they want a PPD or a deterrant at the least. If you want a dog that invites everyone in, there are MUCH better breeds out there, although it seems the GSD is quickly becoming that too by the amounts of similar threads on this.

red sable i agree with you 100 percent ~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 


dont give up on youdog yet dont be happy she invites people in but my dog when i got her at 14 months would invite anyone in now shes cujo if she doesnt recognize the person or animal that is near her property or house


she changed and snapped into reality at around 16 months before this age she would have let anyone enter but then again i did not raise her i got her at 14 months so that may have had a huge thing to do with it she did not see my place as her home


when it does happen you will be in for a huge scary suprise lol u might even regret it protective shepherds from what i seem when they guard and protect seem a lot more forward and intense then other dogs but then again maybe the only other dogs i am comparing them to is peoples pet dogs in their yards

           I personally did not get a GSD for PP or a deterrent for that matter...That is what our Smith and Wesson is for...just sayin...; )

           I do not like dogs that rush fences and doors barking and growling or wagging their tails for that matter...

          I really enjoy the aloof, confident, steady nature of a well balanced GSD. It keeps strangers guessing as to the intentions of the dog, which can be more intimidating IMO....

          The average GSD owner should be very careful in wishing for a forward and territorial temperament in a GSD. they are hard to manage IMO....

          Most people know that a dog with a big mouth (bark) is most times- all bark...Tail wagers are a dead give away too...But a steady, confident, composed stature in a GSD is just perfect....

         With my female GSD, visitors always had to ask, "Is she friendly???"....While looking at her out the corner of their eye...She always kept them guessing???....: )

         

ruger a dog that is planning on ripping someone up can be wagging his or her tail easy, its all in the dogs bark

ruger i think everyones dog is friendly or aloof usually when we the owners are around what the op was asking for is protection when she does not know there is a person comming or when she is not around etc... a dog ready to protect or alert and bark  until it gets the okay.

was just curious what does rugar do if someone comes close to the fence or if someone comes to your door and you didnt see the person or werent around?

     The tail wagging I was referring to was the obvious friendly and happy wag...: )

     

Destiny...
  
    I reread the OP, it still sounds to me like the OP wants the dog to act aggressive and protective in her presence....I would just caution people who seek that temperament...It is a super responsibility/liability, if the dog is serious on doing real harm....


    As far as Ruger's attitude toward strangers in my presence, he is forward and aggressive...When I am not around , well honestly I do not know...I should video tape him...: )
 

 

sound like rugar is what the OP wants then lol maybe u 2 can switch dogs

        There ya go...lol...: )

   I personally did not get a GSD for PP or a deterrent for that matter...That is what our Smith and Wesson is for...just sayin...; )



Does your Smith and Wesson also tell you when someone has entered your property and are now carrying off your valuables while you sleep?  Or while you are away?   I think not.
I'm curious also if you even know how to work it and if you have taken target practice?  Would you honestly use it on someone?

In Canada we don't carry guns much, and frankly I don't want one.  I also do not expect my dogs to kill anyone but I DO expect them to always alert when someone is here and to deter them from robbing me blind while I'm away or sleeping.  My dogs are not locked away in a kennel somewhere, they are here for a purpose.  We have many freeloaders that would rather take from others than work for a living around here.

I really wish folks that do not want a well bred GSD, would get another breed, as it encourages breeders to breed the watered down version which isn't fair to folks like the original poster that buy a GSD thinking they are acquiring a dog that is watchful, weary of strangers, a good deterrent and hopefully more if need be.

        Red Sable...

        To be perfectly honest I don't even own a Smith and Wesson...: )

        I come from a huge gun family, but the only gun I own is Ruger...lol...;)
           
        Also, I have only stated that I do not prefer a forward and aggressive/territorial temperament in a GSD...Yes, watchful, aloof, and weary are all very good characteristics that I desire in a GSD...A GSD by nature is also a deterrent IMO....

      As far as your comment..." I really wish folks that do no not want a well breed GSD, would get another breed".....I guess that depends on what your opinion is on a well bred GSD. And what your purpose for having one is. ..IMO a GSD being watchful, aloof, weary, and a deterrent is all I want or expect....The forward, aggressive, territorial, serious, GSD is too much for my taste...Too much responsibility/liability....

      I think there is a lot between a serious, aggressive and territorial GSD, and a watered down, stranger loving, tail wagging goof....I want a nice balance between the two....


        Deanna...: )