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Cats Can Be Guard Animals Too! [Videos]

by Carolyn

Attack geese? Guard Llamas? You may not realize it, but there are many animals that are used as alternative options to owning a guard dog. However, one animal that people often overlook for fighting crime is the cat. Cats aren’t usually very aggressive, and don’t normally have a prominent territorial instinct to protect their owners. However, like with any animal, they’re always full of surprises. Douglas Beamish was a Canadian man, who committed a crime in 1994. He was convicted…

Choosing a Personal Protection Dog Trainer

by Carolyn

The Rottweiler dog traces its origins back to Rottweil, Germany. However, the Rottweiler of centuries past was not the fierce, strong guard dog that we know today. Instead, Rottweilers were bred to be assistant animals for farmers. In the Roman Empire, Rottweilers herded livestock, pulled heavy carts with butchered meat, and helped withother strength-based farm duties. It wasn’t until the mid 19th century that the role of the Rottweiler changed from farm dog to protection dog. At this time, railroads became the…

Choosing a Guard Dog That is Good With Children

by Carolyn

In 1961, Disney released the classic animated film “101 Dalmatians”. This movie followed the adventures of two dalmatians (Pongo and Perdita), as they attempted to escape the evil Cruella De Vil. Following the popularity of this movie, many children begged their parents for a dalmatian puppy. In the film, the dalmatians are portrayed as being loyal, lovable, cute and innocent. However, there’s something about dalmatians that you may not know – they are generally not recommended as family guard dogs. Dalmatians are…

An Introductory Guide to Personal Protection Dogs

by Carolyn

Some historians believe that 12,000 years ago, emigrants from Siberia traveled across the Bering Land Bridge into what is today known as Alaska. However, they weren’t alone. They brought with them hundreds of sled dogs, which is suggested to be the earliest form of dog domestication. Today, dogs are mostly kept as companions, work animals and family pets. However, some people keep dogs for a different reason – to have an animal bodyguard. What is a Personal Protection Dog? A personal…

Pet Door Security

by Carolyn

Many people are unaware of the potential security risk of installing a pet door. A burglar may be able to gain entrance to your home by infiltrating an unsecured pet door. Luckily, there are many options to help enhance the security of your pet door, and protect your home from unauthorized access by burglars. Reinforced Pet Door Frame One security vulnerability of many pet doors is that a burglar can widen the opening enough to enter your home. This is…

Should You Leave a Guard Dog Outdoors?

by Carolyn

If you own a guard dog, you should already be familiar with basic guard dog training. However, a question that many people ask, is “Should I leave a guard dog outdoors?”. Since his/her function is to protect your home and property, having your dog outdoors can seem like a good choice. However, there are consequences to leaving your dog outdoors, both behavioral and health-related. Leaving Him/Her Chained Outdoors Both the Humane Society and animal behavioral experts warn against leaving your…

Guard Dog Puppy Training Tips

by Carolyn

It’s estimated that approximately 28% of all Americans currently own a dog. Of all current dog owners, 10% have openly stated that their sole reason for owning a dog is to protect the security of their home and/or family. [1] There are many different types of dogs that make very effective guard dogs, many of which are often able to be socialized to display good behavior around young children. However, when training a guard dog, it’s essential that you begin…

How to Socialize a Guard Dog with Children

by Carolyn

For many people, owning a guard dog is a choice that allows them to provide an extra level of protection for the security of their home. However, when you have small children, you need to approach the ownership of a guard dog with care. If a guard dog is not properly socialized with children, it may not be suitable to be kept as a family pet. Socializing your guard dog with children is essential, and must be done very soon…

Choosing the Best Family Guard Dog Breed

by Carolyn

In addition to having a monitored security system, owning a guard dog can be a great way to protect your family’s security. However, many people often ask the question, “Which dog is best for my family?”. A good family guard dog should be a balance of obedience, intelligence and protective instinct. It’s best to choose a breed that will be able to form a strong bond with your family, enabling them to protect from danger and intruders. Not all dog…

3 Alternative Guard Animals

by Carolyn

Guard dogs can be a great way to protect your home or property from intruders. However, most people aren’t aware that a guard dog is not the only choice when looking for an animal to help guard your home. There are several other animals that, when trained effectively, can help to prevent potential intruders from being able to enter your home and property. These animals are usually fairly easy to keep, requiring little to no maintenance. In addition to this, they…

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Animals

Cats Can Be Guard Animals Too! [Videos]

Choosing a Personal Protection Dog Trainer

Choosing a Guard Dog That is Good With Children

An Introductory Guide to Personal Protection Dogs

Pet Door Security

Should You Leave a Guard Dog Outdoors?

Guard Dog Puppy Training Tips

How to Socialize a Guard Dog with Children

Choosing the Best Family Guard Dog Breed

3 Alternative Guard Animals

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