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Are 'pre Trained Protection Dogs' Really a Scam?

Ever since man domesticated the first wolf the canine has been serving man in many different functions. Dogs can be found today working as retrievers for hunters, sled pullers for mushers, and drug sniffers for police men and women. Over the past few decades the world has seen the canine take on a new function, that of personal protection dog.


Today there are dozens of companies world wide that offer what they call protection dogs. The purpose of the dog is to be a companion for home, family, and children while also being capable of protecting said home, family, and children. But is there a conspiracy going on with today's protection dogs? Are they really what they profess to be?


In order to answer that question I need to first give you a brief overview of how a protection dog goes from puppy to trained animal in your home. In Europe there is a long history of sports that use dogs. These sports go by the name of Schutzhund, French Ring, Belgian Ring, KNPV amongst others. All of these sports are different and require different types of dogs. What all of them have in common is that the dogs compete in various phases of training. In all of these sports dogs compete in obedience where they will heel, sit, lie down, stay, come when called and various other exercises both on and off leash. In all of these sports dogs will also compete in various protection exercises. The dogs will bite an arm sleeve or a suit under various scenarios and circumstances.


All over the internet you can find videos of dogs competing in these various sports, looking impressive, and looking like they are capable of protecting both home and family. Is it true? Or is there a scam being purpoted on the unknowing public? The answer is not clear cut.


When you go shopping for a protection dog you will see dogs from various protection dog companies that are apparently capable of just about anything. You will see these dogs barking aggressively at the bad guy and biting fiercely when told. What I want you to do is take a closer look. Notice how the 'bad guy' is acting. Do you see him snarling and aggressively approaching the dog? Probably. Do you see him shouting and waving a whip or stick around? Most likely. Why is he doing this? The reason why the 'bad guy' does this is because that is how dogs are trained for sport. Dogs trained for sport are basically trained to show aggression when confronted with these wild, outlandish actions. Dogs realize that when they see the sleeve or the bite suit that they are about to begin 'playing a game'. Is this protection for you and your family? I don't think so.


When was the last time that a real life bad guy decided to shout angrily and wave a whip before attacking? When was the last time that someone tried to break into your home wearing a sleeve or bite suit? The scenarios shown in these videos are not just silly but irresponsible when the company owners are claiming these to be protection dogs. The reality is that most sport dogs, when confronted with an actual violent situation, will do absolutely nothing about it unless the bad guy happens to be wearing dog training equipment or waving a whip around. The unfortunate reality is that most 'protection dog' companies are merely companies that buy dogs from Europe that have sport training and then sell them to unsuspecting clients for thousands more than they paid. Because those clients saw the dogs biting a sleeve or suit they mistakenly believed that the dog is capable of protecting them. Nothing could be farther from the truth.


So what is the average consumer to do? The answer is that you must do your homework. Sport dogs can make excellent protection dogs, but they require lots of training to do so. Real protection dog trainers use advanced techniques that most trainers aren't familiar with in order to make the dog safe for family but dangerous to intruders. Protection dog trainers should be using things like under cover sleeves, muzzles, and other techniques to make sure that the dog will offer real protection. Under cover sleeves are bite sleeves that are small and can be worn underneath a sweatshirt. In this way the dog doesn't know that there is training equipment and therefore believes he is biting for real. Muzzles are worn so that the dog can be sent to attack while the bad guy is not wearing any bite training equipment. Other training techniques include such things as civil agitation and defense work to make sure that the dog is willing to defend against a threat that is not wearing any bite equipment.


I recommend that when you are looking to purchase a protection dog that you demand certain proofs from your prospective companies. Ask them for video clips that demonstrate dogs being aggressively 'turned on' while the bad guy is not acting like a mad man, screaming and waving a stick or whip. Ask for videos of dogs biting under cover sleeves and performing protection work that isn't far fetched. Ask to see scenarios that are on par with what could actually happen to you in real life, meaning that a video of a dog in a field biting a guy with a stick just doesn't cut it. If it doesn't feel real then ask to see training that could actually benefit you in your everyday life.


Protection dogs cost thousands of dollars. If you are going to make that investment than you need to know that your dog could actually protect you in the event that a dangerous situation ever arose. Your dream dog is out there, just make sure that you do your homework first so as to not be taken in by a scam.

About the Author

Ty Brown is a leading dog training authority with numerous radio and television appearances to his credit. Visit www.dogbehavioronline.com to view free articles and for more puppy resources and check out his protection dogs for sale.

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A Well Trained Dog Deserves A Reward

Rewards can be praise, treats, play, or anything that the dog finds rewarding. Reward or praise your dog for a good performance. It has been shown in animal behavioral science and among most trainers that dogs and other animals work better for reward than out of fear of the handler.

If the handler sometimes says "good" as a reward marker and sometimes as a keep going signal, it is difficult for the dog to know when he has earned a reward. It is important to note that the dog's reward is not the same as the reward marker. The reward marker is a signal that tells the dog that he has earned the reward. Many novice dog owners make the mistake of using effusive verbal praise as both a reward marker and a reward, which can confuse dog and owner. Failure to reward after the reward marker diminishes the value of the reward marker and makes training more difficult. In particular, mechanical clickers are frequently used for the reward marker. "Positive training methods" generally means preferring the use of reward-based training to increase good behavior over that of physical punishment to decrease bad behavior. The more rewarding a dog finds a particular reinforcer, the more work he will be prepared to do in order to obtain the reinforcer.

Dogs do not figure out basic obedience on their own; they must be trained. Dogs that are handled and petted by humans regularly during the first eight weeks of life are generally much more amenable to being trained and living in human households. Note that not all dogs are trained to voice command. Many working breeds of dog are not trained to a voice command at all; they are taught to obey a combination of whistles and hand signals. Dogs are also trained for specific purposes, including: Detection dogs, Assistance dogs, Herding dogs, livestock guardian dogs, and sheep dogs hunting dogs, Police dogs, Rescue dog,s Schutzhund German for "protection dog".

A well-trained guard dog protects person, property or objects on command and "turns-off" on command as well. Properly trained animals will guard on command and then when commanded to "out" will approach and accept in a friendly manner those that may have attempted to gain entry, cause harm or steal protected items. Assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs, are carefully trained to utilize both their sensory skills and the protective instincts of dogs (as pack animals) to bond with a human and help that person to offset a disability in daily life. A trained dog is a content, balanced and happy dog. ) However, it does show what dogs are capable of, and this includes all dogs, hence the reason we believe all dogs should be trained in basic emergency stop and down commands, which even these dogs don't seem to know too well.

Once your dog is well trained you will find that you involve him in the family events more often and this alone will mean more exercise and better health for your dog. Bottom line is that a properly exercised and trained dog will bring you and your family more pleasure and for more years.

Remote Shock Collars are one of the most effective, easiest and most humane training aids available. Remote Shock Collars are placed on a dog's neck, allowing a trainer to deliver small static corrections of varying strength by remote control. The correction the dog gets from the remote dog training collar is no different than static from walking on carpet. The benefits of working with a remote dog training collar is the trainer can immediately correct a dog's mistakes at a distance far greater than leash training allows. A Shock Collar is a safe, effective and humane way to train your dog.

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Larry Volwiler is CEO and co-founder of RadioFence.com featuring a full line of Pet Supplies including Bark Collars and Invisible Dog Fences.

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Rottweiler Training - Schutzhund and More

The Rottweiler is a powerful and adorable dog. If you just brought one of these cute puppies home, you should know that Rottweiler training should start while they are young. These dog breeds have a natural tendency to become guard dogs and will be very protective of you, your home and your family. They are also very determined, highly intelligent and strong, and the right dog training can really enhance their natural skills. They will make not only good watchdogs but excellent family pets as well. It comes as no surprise that these dogs are well loved by dog and pet owners alike!

The benefits of Rottweiler training are great, but before you decide to even buy one, you should be able to consider the amount of time and effort that you are willing to allot to them. Will you be patient with him when conducting dog training? How about regular exercise and long walks? Will you also be able to bring them to the vet for regular check-ups? These are just some of the questions that you need to ask yourself before even buying a Rottweiler. Rottweiler training may be very fulfilling, but you need to be able to spend enough time to bond with your pet and make sure you are present in every step of dog training. Not being able to train him early will put you and your family at risk, so make sure that you are able to start early on and bond with them well. Here are some tips on how you can make the most out of Rottweiler Training.

You have probably already heard of Schutzhund, but will get into that later. The best way to begin Rottweiler training would be in quick sessions. This is for him to look forward to it and not easily get bored. You can start with the basic commands such as sit, stay and down, and then go from there.

Schutzund training is a rigid type of dog training that originated in Germany in the early 20th century. It was originally meant to train German shepherds as police dogs. This involves very specific behaviors that are meant for police dog training. Rottweiler training for Schutzund would then involve obedience, tracking and protection. There are about ten basic obedience commands for Rottweiler training, and you want to be able to master them all. Tracking will also be an integral part of dog training; their ability to recognize specific scents will be critical. This may take a lot of patience on your part. The last phase would be for protection. Your Rottweiler should be able to distinguish if he needs to attack, and let go once the handler asks him to do so. Protection would also require the Rottweiler to look after a certain person or object. You can opt to use a clicker for Rottweiler training, just try to make sure that you are able to start early.

Once you are able to complete the training, you can start to join Schutzund competition at various levels. This type of dog training may be very rigid, but you will surely reap the results in the long run. As with any other dog, you need to remember that Rottweiler training would never involve any type of punishment or abuse. Positive reinforcement is still one of the best ways to train your Rottweiler. They are excellent watchdogs and great family companions. Establish that bond with them and he will obey your every word.

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Lea Mullins gives information on Rottweiler training for Schutzhund. Learn more about dog training from TrainPetDog.com.

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