My wife and I retired to Southern Oregon a year ago. It was a brutal move–2200 miles from Chicago to Ashland,OR, and I drove our two cars (one of which we sold six months later and didn’t replace) within a twelve-day period. The first trip I did alone with our trusty Border Collie mix, Reagan. He was getting old (14) and was moving pretty slowly. We made it in four days, and Reagan got a chance to see the Rogue Valley where we bought a house. Unfortunately he passed away three months after we moved. I’m glad he got a chance to see the mountains before he died.  After six months of mourning, we went out and got another dog.

We adopted a mixed breed–part Lab and part Pit Bull.

  Ariel is a year-old female which we adopted from the Southern Oregon Humane Society in Medford, Oregon. My wife and I have adopted our last three dogs, and I can honestly say that the first two were the best dogs we’ve ever been around.  But, and this is key, they both had to be trained as well as our latest addition, Ariel. Without training, dogs will drive you crazy. I’m convinced that’s one of the main reasons many dogs are given up for adoption. Their owners didn’t train them, and their experience wasn’t a happy one.  And, of course, these days with the recession, many dog owners are losing their homes and are forced to move into rentals where pets are not allowed. So there was a full selection at the shelter to choose from.  And, I know, Pit Bulls have a bad rep, but this one is a mixed breed and exhibited all the qualities we were looking for. We hired a trainer to come over to the house and give us some emergency tips (believe me, we needed help) and she said as she left–”You guys lucked out. She’s very intelligent and has a sweet disposition.”  Her first day in obedience school was last week, and she’s already learned about five commands. I don’t think we’ll need to train her to be a protection dog because she has a protective instinct. Plus, she commands respect when I take her for walks! I mean, she IS a Pit Bull!

It’s ironic that we were concerned about security. It made sense in Chicago because there was a lot of crime there. 

But it’s different here in Southern Oregon. Remarkably different. Crime is very low. The streets are safe, and home burglaries are rare. Even more rare where we live–on the side of Mt. Ashland. Our street is above the city looking over the Rogue Valley. It’s pretty steep. Not conducive to burglars or peeping Toms. It’s very nice…which is one of the reasons we moved here.

Ariel's First Christmas

But I digress. I didn’t mean to bore you talking about my new dog, so I’ll move on. But just to introduce you to her, here’s Ariel!

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Most people think of a Doberman Pinscher as a vicious attack dog and avoid being around them or even reaching out to pet one which they have not yet been introduced to. I can tell you from living in an urban neighborhood of Chicago,

whenever I see a neighbor I know, a single woman with a pet Doberman,walking through the neighborhood on her way to Lincoln Park, anyone walking her way usually crosses the street before encountering her on the sidewalk. It happens nearly every time I see her walk past my house.

Actually, this is a good thing. Persons who want a protection dog want this to happen. I saw this same neighbor at a block party last summer, and we started to talk about her dog. She smiled and told me that a Doberman Pinscher, and especially hers, is actually a great family watch dog as well as a pet. She said she did a lot of research on this subject before she decided to get a Doberman, and the consensus among both breeders and other Doberman owners was that Dobermans are great around family members and small children. They are very intelligent, loyal, and loving, and with proper obedience training are as safe for the family as a Golden Retriever.  Unlike a Golden, however, they are superlative protection dogs.

Now, all you Golden Retriever owners out there, don’t get upset with me. My family had a pet Golden for his eleven years, and while they are wonderful pets, they are lousy protection dogs. The problem with them, as my post on Home Security recounts, they love everyone, even the bad guys. The Doberman, on the other hand, is very protective of his “pack,” which means his owner and his family. And as my above-mentioned neighbor can attest, people are afraid of Dobermans by reputation and appearance, so if you own a Doberman, you don’t need to worry about your security.

Here’s a little background information on Doberman Pinschers:

Doberman Pinscher History

Doberman Pinschers were originally developed to be police and military guard dogs. They were commonly used in the German military and earned a reputation as a feasome K9 guard dog. Their reputation would make people quake at the sight of them, a fact my neighbor can attest to. They have all the physical attributes to perform the role of Guard Dog quite proficiently.

The Doberman Pinscher has a large, square head with a powerful chest and bullet-shaped head. Doberman Pinschers weigh between 50 to 95 pounds and stand as tall as two feet or more, have a black coat with blue, red, or tan markings. The Doberman’s tail is commonly shortened or cropped. This is done to avoid future problems in that they are likely to break an undocked tail, which results in extreme pain.

Doberman Behavior

Doberman Pinschers don’t have much energy, but they make up for it in their endurance. They need to work out to stay fit, and they are not good at living in confined conditions like in a house all the time. They like to have spaces like a fenced yard that lets them  move around. They enjoy walking for long distances with their owners even if they have a yard they can frolic in.

Training

Dobermans get along well with kids as well as other pets even though they get bad press.

It all comes down to proper training. They are loyal dogs and want to make owners happy. If you train your dog to love the family, it will definitely do so. Young Doberman Pinscher pups can be overly eager and are unaware of their power, and knock children over but that is easily solved.

I should emphasize that you should NOT send your Doberman puppy to a guard dog training school if you want him to be your family watch dog. Dogs like Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, and Rotweilers have instinctive protection dog tendencies and training them to be professional guard dogs could make them unsuitable for use as a family watch dog. Just send them to obedience school like you would a Golden Retriever or other family pet dog. If you want the Doberman to patrol a secure facility like a business or research facility, then you’ll need to train him professionally for such duty.

Begin training your Doberman Pinscher at a very early age and socialize them as much as possible to avoid any problems. Dobermans are smart dogs and can cause mischief when they have nothing to do and too much energy. They are large, strong dogs and can eat a  fair amount of food. They must be given large dog formula to ensure they have a nutritious diet.

Doberman Health Problems

Doberman Pinschers can suffer from hypothyroidism and a hereditary disease called “Von Willebrand’s disease.” You need to consult your vet to give you more information on these diseases and to check to see if your Doberman has them. They also might develop some cardiac health issues. You’ll need to make sure your dog doesn’t get too heavy as these will cause arthritic conditions, especially in the rear legs and hips, which could shorten your Doberman’s life expectancy.

Grooming

It is fairly simple to groom a Doberman Pinscher. All you need to do is give them a weekly brushing and be sure to keep his nails short.

Although Dobermans look dangerous, they are actually affectionate towards the family and make great family watch dogs.

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Dogs by their very nature are protective of members of their pack. This trait does not manifest itself until a dog is a young adult–about two years old. If you purchase a Doberman Pinscherr puppy thinking you have an instant protection dog for your family, you’ll be disappointed. Family pet dogs will grow to view the family they have been abopted by as their “pack.” and will naturally grow to be protective of it.

Like almost all puppies, the young Doberman will love everyone he comes into contact with. It will only disappoint you if you expect it to be a fearsome guard dogat six months of age.

Like so often is the case with dog owners who don’t understand how dogs behave and are trained, many will become frustrated and disappointed with their “failed” puppy guard dog and even return them to a shelter or give them away because the puppy did not live up to their expectations. Their loss becomes some other adoptive owner’s gain. Sad but true.

For dog owners who want to train a new family pet to be a guard dog and send them to a training school learn how to attack on demand, they need to be very careful and re-think their decision.

Dogs can be trained to be a dangerous threat and to bark, bite, and attack. Some breeds adapt more readily to such training than others, but nearly every dog has a natural protection instinct for members of his pack (your family), so you really shouldn’t try to make him into something you might not be able to control and risk his biting someone who is just a neighbor or a delivery person. This can become a nasty situation, sometimes even leading to lawsuits.  Veterinarians have encountered an endless number of dogs who had to be put down because they had become vicious. Not all of these dogs had been protection trained, but a great many had. Some guard dog trainers will argue that if the right dog is properly protection trained, he will never become vicious and randomly bite. They do have a point, but a risk can enter into the scenario wher the dog cannot be properly controlled by its owner. And the last thing you want to do is have to euthanize your family pet.

The fact of the matter is that the majority of dog owners do not properly train their family pets, if they train them at all. Many are satisfied only if the dog is house broken. Because of this lack of training, they incur a lot of stress as pet owners because their dogs won’t follow their commands. Training your dog to come when called, to stay, to heel, to not jump up on people,not to bark excessively will make your life much more pleasant, and you’ll end up with a good family protection dog.The average family certainly does not need a dog who has been conditioned to attack and bite on command.

Most dogs are instinctively protective. Rarely does a dog need protection training to be wary of intruders. This is particularly true of dogs who have been selectively bred to guard, herd, or protect. Examples of such breeds are the German shepherd, Rottweiler,and Border Collie. In the wild, canines naturally protect territory and fellow pack members. The protective instinct is further strengthened when the individual feels that he is an integral part of the pack. Keep in mind that your domestic dog views your family as his pack. If he lives in your home and is part of your family, chances are good that his protective instincts will emerge.

This protection instinct for territory and other members of the pack develops with age. That’s why puppies aren’t guard dogs at birth.  It is not a puppy’s job to be protective! A well-adjusted puppy of any breed should be friendly and love everybody. It is the role of adult pack members to be protective. The puppy instinctively expects you to protect him. With most dogs, the sense of responsibility for being protective of the pack begins at around one year old, give or take a couple of months depending on the breed and the individual dog. At maturity – eighteen months to two years old – the dog should show even stronger signs of the protective instinct.

So if you own one of the naturally protective family dogs–Doberman Pinscherr, German Shepherd, Rottweiller, Giant Schnauzer, Border Collie,and several others, just train him as I mentioned above, and you’ll end up with a great family protection dog and a loving and loyal pet. I mean, really, how many burglars would try to break in to a house if they saw one of these dogs inside? None! And they probably wouldn’t even look inside because the just the barking would scare them away.

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We’ve mentioned that several breeds of dogs rank high in terms of both their ability to be effective watchdogs as well as great family pets.

A lot of dog breeds make lovable family pets, but they flunk their security tests. One specific type that I have personal experiencce with is Golden Retrievers. Great with kids, but unfortunately they’re great with everybody else, too–including burglars. My parents house was burglarized twice in three weekends ten years ago by two different groups of burglars who were watching their house, waiting for them to leave for a Saturday night dinner.

The reason I know this is that the local police were aware of them as they had been doing this for some time in the area and their investigation afterwards resulted in the capture of one of the rings, who disclosed their M.O.

My parents’ house was in a well-to-do suburb of Chicago, and was easy pickings. My parents purchased a home security system right after these occurred (too little,too late). They owned a Golden Retriever, and had thought old Buff would frighten off any home invaders.When they returned home from dinner (they had been out of the house for only two hours), they found Buff greeting them at the door wagging his lovable tail, and the the house had been ransacked and all mom’s jewelry was gone, including a family heirloom worth $40,000. Good Buff!

Then two weeks later, the same exact thing happened with a different group of burglars. This time they took anything that was still worth something–like silverware, two persian rugs, a laptop computer. And Buff greeted them at the door again! Good Buff. The police said the burglars probably just gave him a piece of steak, and Buff  was grateful and happy.

Most experts in this field will tell you that there are lots of dogs that make good family pets while at the same time will keep burglars outside. This list of the top 6 breeds  might surprise you:

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1. German Shepherds–  At the top of many experts’ lists is the German Shepherd.  This  breed that has a long history of being a wonderful companion for children and also a very effective guard dog. A well bred German Shepherd  knows instinctively when a situation is potentially dangerous. The dog will react to your body language and your tone of voice.  This results from generations of breeding for this very purpose.

But it is important to note that any protection dog needs to be well bred. This means the dog should have a good temperment.  If you purchase your German Shepherd from a breeder,

ask them for documentation of their lineage–were they from a good line. If you get your dog from a rescue shelter, there are ways to judge a dog’s temperment through observation.

Does the dog seem skittish or nervous? Does he get overly excited or jumpy when he encounters a human? Or does he seem lethargic, almost like he’s drugged? These are all indications that the dog does not have a good temperment.

If the dog seems even tempered when a person enters the area where his cage is, if he’s friendly but not overly excited, if he seems happy (as much as a dog could be under the circumstances) then he might be a good candidate for adoption.

Many adoption centers will let you spend some time with an adoption candidate, outside on their grounds. It is here where you can see how he interacts with you. If he looks at you for direction, seems like he’s not overly anxious or isn’t trying to yank your chain aggressively, then you most likely have a winner.

2. Rottweiler–  A well bred Rottweiler also makes a great guard dog for  families. But again, the dog’s temperment has to be evaluated. Most often Rottweilers are completely reliable, trustworthy dogs, and excellent with children. Because of it’s size, strength and powerful jaws a good Rottweiler can be an excellent watchdog, yet safe for families with children.

3.  Doberman Pinscher– This is another breed of dogs that was originally bred as a watchdog. It is an agile, athletic and intelligent dog that that has a natural, inborn tendency to guard. But here again it is important to have a look at both parents of the pup you intend to buy to make sure that their temperments are well balanced.  Sometimes they can over-excitable because of excessive inbreeding, so you need to be watchfull that they don’t appear to be so.

4. Rhodesian Ridgeback– This large, well-muscled breed is becoming increasingly popular. It was originally trained to track lions, and it is a great family watchdog and an excellent protection dog. The Ridgeback has a very stable temperament and is great with children.  It is an intelligent  and can be easily trained. Despite its size, is not generally a fighter.

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5. Pyrenees– This large breed with a beautiful white coat was originally bred to guard sheep.   Because of its massive size and strength it can ward off nearly any threat.  It has excellent guarding skills.  With a dog this size early training is necessary to make certain the animal understands that it cannot have it’s own way and must obey  commands.

6. Bull Mastiff– Bull breeds are generally excellent with children and the Bull Mastiff is no exception. It is an excellent family dog, and  s well as an excellent protection dog. A useful feature of the Bull Mastiff is that, although it is a large dog, it is not a particularly active animal, so that it does not need quite as much as space as the other large breeds.

There are many other breeds of dogs that are can make great guard dogs, but because they have not been specifically bred as guard dogs, they are not as consistently good as the others we’ve highlighted above. If you are interested in learning more about other breeds of dogs, you will find details of  70 different breeds on the following website: http://www.freedogadvice.com

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In these increasingly dangerous times, people want to feel safe and secure for both themselves and their families.

Others feel a need to protect their businesses from burglars and intruders. Even though burglar alarm systems can get the job done, a lot of people opt for a dog as an alternative. With some breeds, this kind of guarding and protecting is a natural instinct and dogs have been performing this job for centuries. And so, when you decide to get a dog for protection, you have to decide ifyou want to get a protection dog or a guard dog. Is there a difference?

The fact is, yes, there is a big difference between a guard dog and protection dog. It is very important that you understand the difference before you make a decision and buy or adopt a puppy. Look at it this way– a guard dog will guard your property but a protection dog is going to protect you and your family.

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A guard dog is taught specifically to be a working dog, not a pet. Guard dogs or K9′s are trained to be police  or military dogs and can’t just turn off their training. Guard dogs can be taught to work at three different degrees of protection.

1) Alarm Dog- This is usually a larger breed with a full, intimidating bark. He’ll almost certainly sound the alarm any time somebody approaches, but will take no action. Most of the time, the alarm dogs bark is sufficient to deter unwanted visitors.

2) Sentry Dog- A guard dog utilized as a sentry is usually used to defend the exterior of a large property , like a warehouse or shipyard. The dog is free to roam on his own without instruction from his owner. Since they are trained to attack anyone who trespasses, they are perfect protection for this kind of situation.

3) Attack Dog- An attack trained guard dog is taught to attack and perhaps kill if given the order by his handler. These kinds of dogs are meant to be used as police K-9 or military service dogs. Dogs properly trained at this level aren’t sociable at any level and therefore are unsuitable as pets.

Protection dogs are family dogs that could safeguard and defend their family in just about any situation they feel is threatening. Some of the most popular breeds for protection are, Rottweilers,Doberman Pinscherrs, German Shepherds and Giant Schnauzers.

The Doberman is the only working dog bred mainly as a protection dog.

These breeds are all incredibly dependable and become true members of the family. They can be socialized with children and other pets, along with other family members, friends and neighbors.

These types of dogs should never be trained specifically to do what comes naturally to them. They need to be bred with particular consideration for their natural instinct to protect. These dogs, however, should be obedience trained and need to understand their position in the family. They are often dominant, so you should establish your alpha role. Exercise is very important in order to have a well behaved, well adjusted protection dog. These types of dogs require lots of exercise due to the fact they are large, physical animals with a lot of energy.

The primary difference between a guard dog and a protection dog is ultimately in the training. It will always be best to find a specialist when you’ve established what you require from your working companion.

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Many of the following tips were given to me when I was in a Neighborhood Watch group and we had a meeting with a burglary detective from the Chicago Police Department.

While having a protection dog at home goes a long way in keeping burglars and home invaders from breaking into your home, there are a lot of other things you can to make the criminal take a pass on your house and go somewhere else to commit his crime.

 Criminals are always checking out people and places where they think they can commit their crimes and not get caught. They’re watching for little details that tell them this is a house, apartment or person that they can victimize and get away with it. The more you realize what criminals look for in sizing up their prey, the better you can take measures to ensure that you won’t be on their list.

 Is Anyone Home?

A burglar is unlikely to try to break into a house if he thinks it is occuped by either people or a dog. So if you’re not home, there are some things you can do to give criminals the impression that you or your protection dog is there.

You should get into the habit of locking your doors and windows whenver you leave the house. If you are out, leave a radio or stereo on so that a potential burglar can hear it and if you have a  telephone answering machine, keep the speaker volume low or off.

 Always keep some lights on, preferably controlled by a timer that automatically shifts the lights from one room to another. Never leave a note on your door for friends or scheduled deliveries. And it you have an alarm system, don’t forget to activate it when you leave the house. If you have a babysitter, make sure they know how to arm/disarm the system(I speak from a bad experience).

You should close your blinds or curtains at night even when you’re there. If you must leave a key outside, don’t leave it in the first places a burglar would check–under the Welcome mat.in the mailbox, or under a vase.  You might as well put a neon sign on your porch saying "Rob me." A better place for an outside key is in the yard somewhere. Under a rock or stone. You can even buy phoney, hollowed out rocks that are made for hiding keys.

If you come back home at night and something looks not right–the light is off or the door is ajar, don’t go in. Call the police and tell them you thinks someone has entered your home.

Out Of Town

When yo go out of town for business or pleasure, especially if it is for more than three or four days,

try to make it look like you’re still home. The most obvios things to do is stop delivery of your mail and newspapers. Nothing sends a louder signal to potential criminals that nobody’s home at your house than three or four newspapers in the driveway or on your porch.

Or, if you’re fortunate enough to have a good neighbor, ask him to pick up your mail or newspapers if you forgot to take care of it. One neighbor should have the keys to your house in the event of an emergency. The neighbor could look in while your gone and help give a criminal who’s staking your neighborhood for victims the impression that your house is occupied. Or if you have a lonely friend, ask him or her if they’d mind house sitting while your gone. You might have to have some bribes in the refrigerator or (in the case of some of my friends) the liquor cabinet!

If you live in a smaller community or suburb, let the local police know that you’ll be out of town when you take longer trips. They’ll do an extra drive by and look for anything that seems suspicious–like signs that somebody is living there.Of course, let the local police know if you have a friend house sitting.Again, I speak from personal experience on that one.

Visitors or Deliveries

You really should never open your door if you don’t know who’s on the other side. If you have a peep hole or foyer window, use it. If you don’t know who it is, ask the person through the closed door for identification. If it’s at all suspicious, don’t open the door. Many burglars in urban areas will buzz on all the apartment buzzers just to get one person who buzzes the door open, either out of carelessness or he’s expecting someone. Once the burglar is inside, he’ll do his dirty work.

Protection Dogs

One nice thing about owning a pet dog (there’s more than just one!) is that burglars want no part of a house or apartment where they’ll be greeted by "Man’s Best Friend." Even if you don’t own a dog, you should make your house or yard look like you do own one. Little dog toys littering the back porch, a dog leash hanging from a hook, visible to someone peering through the door or the back porch window will usually cause a would-be burglar to commit his crime elsewhere. 

You don’t need a big protection dog necessarily because some of the noisiest dogs are the smaller ones, and potential burglars really dislike noise that creates attention.

But, as you know, this site is about Protection Dogs, so I’m obviously an advocate of owning one. Besides providing protection for you and your family, they aren’t  called "Man’s Best Friend" for no reason. But this whole site is devoted to this topic, so there’s plenty of information on Protection Dogs on other posts.

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For those with children at home, maintaining their safety is our top priority. There are many dangers in the modern world that can harm children, because they…

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A good, balanced temperament is a must for adopting or purchasing a German Shepherd. By this I mean it should have a disposition where one minute you can let the trained German Shepherd play alone with your children, pulling on its ears or tugging  on its tail and without ever being in harms way, while the next minute, it should turn into a menacing protector of your family if it encounters an intruder.

Best Way To Train A German Shepherd

There are three conventional ways of training a German Shepherd–Traing with treats, training with clickers, and training with praise. Each type will work, but one works better than the other two. This is training with oral praise. Why? Because you want your dog to obey you even when you don’t have treats or clickers. It’s best to get your dog to obey your commands simply because it wants your praise and love and not because you are going to feed it with treats. If you train your German Shepherd with treats, then it’s more likely you’ll have less response on those situations where you don’t have treats to reward his obedience. And there will be situations when you simply don’t have a treat with you, so it’s best to use praise to reward your dog, because you’ll always have an unlimited supply of that!

Training a German Shepherd that has been selected for its good looks vs. its temperment for being a reliable protection dog is much more difficult than  training a dog that meets the criteria for being a good working dog. Many German Shepherds, particularly in the U.S., are selected for their beauty rather than their functionality in order to win dog shows. In many of these kennel shows, obedience and showmanship are separate events. A dog’s working ability is never taken into consideration in shows where the dogs are required to meet breed standards. Hence, you see a decline in the traits for which the breeds were originally valued. So the bottom line is that when you are looking at German Shepherds for a protection dog, look at their temperment and health, not their looks. Not all German Shepherds look like Rin Tin Tin!

Posing Your Dog For A Photograph 

The importance of good looks, however,

should not be ignored when it comes to posing your dog for a photograph. Unlike other breeds, German Shepherds are shown differently in the breed ring. The proper method for posing your dog for the breed judges is called a "stack." "Stacking" is the method where one allows the forequarters of a dog to be shown parallel to one another when taking a picture. This involves allowing the hindquarters of the dog to be arranged so that the limb facing the camera is placed backward while the limb facing away from the camera is placed forward. Most professional handlers who pose their German Shepherds for photographers walk them into a "stack" instead of artificially manipulating them into it. If you plan to stack your dog for a professional snapshot, remember to compose the image in such a way as to show it from the tip of its nose to the tip of its hindquarters. 

These topics cover just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to knowing the German Shepherd  breed. You can learn more about them by visiting my web site or by getting involved in breed organizations like the German Shepherd Dog Club of America (GSDCA). With a little more reading, you can become familiar with this great dog and all that it has to offer. And then perhaps you can decide whether this is the right breed for you or not.

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