The dog is to do double duty as a family dog and big enough to scare potential intruders away when my husband isn't home. I'm thinking German Shepherd because I grew up with them and am familiar with them. I'm nervous about getting an unhealthy or unsafe animal, because we have five children. I also don't want a puppy because I have three children under 5 years old. We have a decent back yard and are in a good neighborhood for taking a dog for walks. I just don't know where to start looking. TIA.
ladystang2012-02-15T04:57:40Z
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bersa .380 or mossberg .410 with lessons
no dog will scare away anyone wanting to come in they will just kill dog
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Many rescues have dogs that have already been trained, and in most cases, were left there because their family moved, or the kids got bored with the "new puppy they got last Christmas."...they do not welcome unsafe animals that are a risk to the families they adopt the dog out to. You can also find out about the history of the animal, usually by asking. Check a german shepherd rescue or petfinder.com and most of all be aware that even the nicest and most well trained dogs can and will bite when provoked, so some training, boundaries, and safety precautions will need to be addressed in order to keep the kids safe from the dog and the dog safe from the kids. Good luck!
I recommend going to a reputable breeder and buying a puppy that you can socialize yourself. Either that, or go to the shelter and tell the person there what you need in a dog. Shelter workers are very honest about the dogs because they just want each dog to be happy in a home that suits it the very best. Tell them you have children and need a stable, quiet dog that can offer some protection that is patient and careful around children. GSDs can be GREAT with children! Even Pit Bulls can be better with children than Chihuahuas or Labs. It all depends on the dog and its past training/socialization. I hope this helps.
Realistically, the average person would much rather go to the next house than to one that has any kind of dog in the window barking at them.
It is fact that mutts make better family pets. Also rescued dogs are more loyal. Go to ur local shelter, the right dog will find u :) they will be so thankful for you saving their life, they will never let you down. All of our dogs are very protective of us and our home, but they are such great family dogs at the same time. If u r looking for "fear factor" then get a bigger dog, but breed really doesn't matter. Training and patiance and u will have a friend and protector for life! Best of luck
Aw, that's so lucky. I'd recommend a Jack Russell, Rottweiler, or German Shepherd. They're all easy to train, especially the Jack Russell, a very smart dog. German Shepherd is definitely suitable for a guard dog, they're very obedient and very loyal too. Rottweilers are amazing guard dogs too :) A lot of people find them terrifying but they're sweet dogs in reality. Friends and cousins of mine all these kind of dogs and I have to say, these are my favorites.