If you're ever in a serious dilemma you always want the support of your best friend, right? Well, then you need to get a dog. When it comes to the best all-around friend you can have 24/7, its always going to be a dog. All a dog wants is your love and companionship; okay and some food.
There is nothing more basic to a dog's DNA than loyalty, and blind loyalty at that. I have seen some very loyal dogs with some very, lets say, questionable types of people, particularly in the area of canine care, but the dogs just keep following them around.
There is nothing more basic to a dog's DNA than loyalty, and blind loyalty at that. I have seen some very loyal dogs with some very, lets say, questionable types of people, particularly in the area of canine care, but the dogs just keep following them around.
But lets face it, particular breeds of dogs are better suited for protection and defensive living. There are two basic and important distinctions to consider.
1) Some dogs are great watch dogs, which are better described as "alert dogs." A dog that hears everything, hates strangers, and shivers all the time. But, if things turn ugly a little dog is about as useless as a screen door on a submarine, though by way of disclaimer and in support of the Society for the Recognition of the Efforts of All Dogs, I must say I am quite sure that a very little dog sometime in history protected its master from an ill fate.
Mind you, I'm not down on little dogs, so don't come over and picket my house. Smaller breeds of dogs just tend to be better alert dogs. I always thought it was because they know they're so little and therefore, are insecure and afraid that somebody is gonna beat them up, so they stay more alert. Chihuahuas and Poodles are good examples, but of course, there are many other small breeds who would also do well at being a watch dog.
1) Some dogs are protection dogs, better suited, that is to protect you once all the barking stops.
For a protection dog, I don't really want one that only alerts me to a problem. I need one that can help me take care of the problem. Some examples of great protection dogs are German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Boxers, and Pit Bulls. Now these dogs can get the job done, and pretty darn good at inflicting some major damage to an attacker.
I have a pack of 6 dogs that live with my family; I believe strongly in dogs, not only to add an important element to the home, but also to provide a secure and protected environment. We live on 22 acres with no adjoining neighbors, and with the number of home invasions going around, we are a sitting target. It is reassuring that when I am away from the house, my pack will protect my wife and daughter.
We have a male German Shepherd, female boxer, female pit bull, female German Shepherd and Pit bull mix, male English Setter, and male Border Collie. Obviously, you don't have to have a pack of six, but we are a dog family, always have been, and always will be.
A couple of years ago, a 911 call was made to a dispatcher from a women whose dogs were barking frantically at a loud bumping in the basement of her house. An intruder was breaking through a door, and though the two dogs were barking, when the man finally broke into the house the dogs were of no real help. The attacker grabbed the woman with the intention of raping her when the police arrived. Because of the size of the man and his deranged state, it took an extra measure of force for the officers to subdue him.
First of all, the woman, bless her heart, should have had a "safe room" established in your home with the proper weapons to where she could have retreated until the police arrive. With my dogs the outcome will be very different. Even if I take no defensive action myself, my dogs would never allow an attacker to aggressively touch anyone in my family or any of our guests.
know, there is this thing going around that pit bulls are totally unpredictable and viciously aggressive. Sure they are if you raise them that way. A lot of these vicious attacks you hear about involve people who got a pit bull as part of their tough guy image, like a teenager gets a muscle car. They are suspicious and afraid people who want to keep strangers away; we all want to keep strangers away but not with the unrestrained energy of a pit bull that is rewarded when it shows aggression. So what do you think is going to happen when the door is left open and a little kid rides by on a bike?
Raise them right, socialize them properly, and set the appropriate boundaries and limitations and they are great dogs, very loving and social.
Regarding our Boxer, Boxers are given that name for a reason. They are lightening fast, have incredible leaping ability, and use their front paws much like a boxer would in a fight. Because of their speed, it is almost impossible for an attacker to grab them in a conflict, and they also have incredible jaw power.
The other three dogs will certainly jump into the mix when the energy turns threatening. The shepherd/pit mix is still a puppy learning what is appropriate behavior from the other dogs in the pack.
People have a fear of powerful protection dogs, but isn't that the point? You want a dog that will literally back an attacker against a wall and disable him if necessary so you can escape. But powerful dogs must be led powerfully. Here are a couple of suggestions if you decide to look into acquiring a great dog:
1) I have had powerful dogs a good part of my life but there is no one I know of, or have even heard about for that matter, that knows how to control dogs like Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer. He is amazing and has a pack of 30 dogs at his dog psychology center, mostly though not entirely, made up of Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other powerful protection dogs. And every dog is balanced and in control.
Cesar is the master, of dog training that is, and I encourage you strongly, before you do anything else, to buy his DVD series on Mastering Leadership
. If you cannot afford the whole series of six, then I recommend you get the three volume set
and the DVD on Aggression
. Cesar emphasizes body language in dealing with dogs so the DVDs are important to understand what he is talking about. 
His premise is that you must first learn how to carry yourself as a pack leader in order for your dog to respect your commands. This is a great opportunity to continue to develop what I emphasize is the most critical part of your security strategy and that is, a Defensive Mindset.
If you like reading more than watching, then start with his book, How to Raise the Perfect Dog: From Puppyhood and Beyond.
2) My last suggestion is to acquire a puppy and not an adult dog when you first begin. It is a bit unpredictable if the protection dog you get has had some aggressive traits in his background of which you were unaware.
Anyway, start with Cesar. What you will learn about yourself is well worth the time. Remember, dogs are great, a lot of fun, and have protected countless lives. One or two of the right dogs can protect you and your family as well. But you know something? You can't protect your family laying there like an ole' hound dog on a hot summer afternoon! Do something, will ya?
For Your Safety,
Dr. Martin Wooten
1) Some dogs are great watch dogs, which are better described as "alert dogs." A dog that hears everything, hates strangers, and shivers all the time. But, if things turn ugly a little dog is about as useless as a screen door on a submarine, though by way of disclaimer and in support of the Society for the Recognition of the Efforts of All Dogs, I must say I am quite sure that a very little dog sometime in history protected its master from an ill fate.
Mind you, I'm not down on little dogs, so don't come over and picket my house. Smaller breeds of dogs just tend to be better alert dogs. I always thought it was because they know they're so little and therefore, are insecure and afraid that somebody is gonna beat them up, so they stay more alert. Chihuahuas and Poodles are good examples, but of course, there are many other small breeds who would also do well at being a watch dog.
1) Some dogs are protection dogs, better suited, that is to protect you once all the barking stops.
For a protection dog, I don't really want one that only alerts me to a problem. I need one that can help me take care of the problem. Some examples of great protection dogs are German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Boxers, and Pit Bulls. Now these dogs can get the job done, and pretty darn good at inflicting some major damage to an attacker.
I have a pack of 6 dogs that live with my family; I believe strongly in dogs, not only to add an important element to the home, but also to provide a secure and protected environment. We live on 22 acres with no adjoining neighbors, and with the number of home invasions going around, we are a sitting target. It is reassuring that when I am away from the house, my pack will protect my wife and daughter.
We have a male German Shepherd, female boxer, female pit bull, female German Shepherd and Pit bull mix, male English Setter, and male Border Collie. Obviously, you don't have to have a pack of six, but we are a dog family, always have been, and always will be.
A couple of years ago, a 911 call was made to a dispatcher from a women whose dogs were barking frantically at a loud bumping in the basement of her house. An intruder was breaking through a door, and though the two dogs were barking, when the man finally broke into the house the dogs were of no real help. The attacker grabbed the woman with the intention of raping her when the police arrived. Because of the size of the man and his deranged state, it took an extra measure of force for the officers to subdue him.
First of all, the woman, bless her heart, should have had a "safe room" established in your home with the proper weapons to where she could have retreated until the police arrive. With my dogs the outcome will be very different. Even if I take no defensive action myself, my dogs would never allow an attacker to aggressively touch anyone in my family or any of our guests.
know, there is this thing going around that pit bulls are totally unpredictable and viciously aggressive. Sure they are if you raise them that way. A lot of these vicious attacks you hear about involve people who got a pit bull as part of their tough guy image, like a teenager gets a muscle car. They are suspicious and afraid people who want to keep strangers away; we all want to keep strangers away but not with the unrestrained energy of a pit bull that is rewarded when it shows aggression. So what do you think is going to happen when the door is left open and a little kid rides by on a bike?
Raise them right, socialize them properly, and set the appropriate boundaries and limitations and they are great dogs, very loving and social.
Regarding our Boxer, Boxers are given that name for a reason. They are lightening fast, have incredible leaping ability, and use their front paws much like a boxer would in a fight. Because of their speed, it is almost impossible for an attacker to grab them in a conflict, and they also have incredible jaw power.
The other three dogs will certainly jump into the mix when the energy turns threatening. The shepherd/pit mix is still a puppy learning what is appropriate behavior from the other dogs in the pack.
People have a fear of powerful protection dogs, but isn't that the point? You want a dog that will literally back an attacker against a wall and disable him if necessary so you can escape. But powerful dogs must be led powerfully. Here are a couple of suggestions if you decide to look into acquiring a great dog:
1) I have had powerful dogs a good part of my life but there is no one I know of, or have even heard about for that matter, that knows how to control dogs like Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer. He is amazing and has a pack of 30 dogs at his dog psychology center, mostly though not entirely, made up of Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and other powerful protection dogs. And every dog is balanced and in control.
Cesar is the master, of dog training that is, and I encourage you strongly, before you do anything else, to buy his DVD series on Mastering Leadership
. If you cannot afford the whole series of six, then I recommend you get the three volume set and the DVD on Aggression. Cesar emphasizes body language in dealing with dogs so the DVDs are important to understand what he is talking about. His premise is that you must first learn how to carry yourself as a pack leader in order for your dog to respect your commands. This is a great opportunity to continue to develop what I emphasize is the most critical part of your security strategy and that is, a Defensive Mindset.
If you like reading more than watching, then start with his book, How to Raise the Perfect Dog: From Puppyhood and Beyond.
2) My last suggestion is to acquire a puppy and not an adult dog when you first begin. It is a bit unpredictable if the protection dog you get has had some aggressive traits in his background of which you were unaware.
Anyway, start with Cesar. What you will learn about yourself is well worth the time. Remember, dogs are great, a lot of fun, and have protected countless lives. One or two of the right dogs can protect you and your family as well. But you know something? You can't protect your family laying there like an ole' hound dog on a hot summer afternoon! Do something, will ya?
For Your Safety,
Dr. Martin Wooten
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