I was just wondering, does anyone know how guard dog (ie those that work in scrap yards, lots etc...) are trained to be spontaneously agressive to humans?
Just Curious
Well, the basics is a combination of two things: first territorial ownership of the area in question, second rewarding aggression against people. Lots of ways to do that. Some sharpness and thin nerves go a long way too. These are one of the few dogs in which lack of socialization isn't a handicap. You want them paranoid.
Few junk yard dogs are what would be good serious protection dogs, but they're noisy, they're visible and like all dogs they can bite. Which means they can be useful as part of a security plan. Not that I think much of them overall.
Usually a good guard dog is a sharp dog, that is territoral, hard and dominate. This type of a dog will bite and protect its grounds,on its own without a commands.
Some can be wash outs protection dogs that are too civil to do controlled protection work. Most of these type dogs are too dominate to work with any human, handler. Though they usually allow one or two people in the sentry area for maintenance and up keep.
Some dogs are threat dogs that look like they will bite, and might but just might retreat and bark rather then catch as you climbing over and try to pull you in.
They serve a purpose, most people can do without them. Who wants to get bit by your own dog? Some people thinks it macho and proudly show their bite wounds laughing, "He got me good that time!".
Don got it right, although i think you mean "too uncivil" for protection work. gaurd dogs must be strong in defense, try a stake out in an unfamiliar area, if the dog won't defend himself, he isn't going to defend your property.
Five years ago I was on a trip to pick up a mast for a sail boat. I go there late. (after dark) but could see the mast against the building It als had a 8 ft fense around it. As I was 300 miles from home. I did what seamd right. I went over the fense. I was allowed to get about half way to the mast before the two Dobe's introdused themselves. God was with me. No bark. No bite. Just hold and growl. Intensity increased no mater how slowly I tried to move. My wife who was watching from the car went for help. and when they got there 2 hours later. I was still standing still.
Those were (thank god) well trained gard dogs.
i think don and kevin hit the nail on the head!if the purpose is to guard property and equiptment in a secured ,well partitioned area,then for most situations,a show of "bravado",coupled with barred teeth,will all but fend off most intruders.but you'd be suprized with the stories that thieves can come up with to explain their presence on private property!which could lead to the dreaded"dog-bite lawsuit"!my idea of a "guard-dog"would be big,mean and ugly...with enough regular training to keep him sharp and as defenceive as possiple,but also to proof him on the property to be sure that he'd do the job,if the need presents itself...said dog would be handled by as few people as possible...ideally..one or two.maybe even a "brace"of these type of dogs...so the pack instinct could add to the sharpness of the animals
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