My Dogs Did Not Come To My Aid :( - Page 8

agression and prey versus well balanced and couragious,   what do you think will sell better and dominates todays market

Even my mutt didn't stand by and watch when I was grabbed by a visitor. That guy ended up with his t shirt being ripped from his back and tooth marks on his arms.

On this board, Mal=Malinois, not Malamute.

Amen, Duke. Especially about the "pretending to be civil." 

I had a Chihuahua come valiantly to my aid one time, losing some teeth in all his efforts, and while he didn't have a lethal effect on a 240lb drunk, lol, he fought with every fiber of his being. Sad that so many GSDs won't. Not the dogs' faults, either.

Myret, environment plays a huge roll in whether or not a dog will take initiative when their master is accosted. The best dog in the world can be shut down and rendered useless. I don't know the OP or his dogs, but breeding may not necessarily be the cause of the dogs' lack of action during the assault on their master.

Just want to mention.... the same person could raise two of Duke's dogs, for example, and have the same outcome. Or, the dogs the OP has just don't have the instinct to protect, but not likely. Even a Terrier will protect their owner.

Jenni, we posted at the same time, lol, and thinking on the same vein....good. :)

I've always been surprised at the dogs that will rise to the occasion & help their owners, it's not always the ones you'll expect.

A good friend of mine left her abusive husband that was still harassing her & she took the needed precautions to protect herself from lighting, security system, gun, & even purchasing a large Mastiff & Doberman.
One night her ex was waiting inside her home & had gotten by all obstacles. The dogs arrived home with her all shocked by their unfriendly visitor. The Dob was quick to react & attacking her ex, but when he started punching the dog the dog ran for cover. The Dob was barking under his safe cover & doing mock charges. During all this the Mastiff stay by the owners side calmly watching  the events unfold. She was a big lazy mush, that never barked at any one in her life. The ex charged at her as she made a run for the stairs to get her gun. The mastiff head butt him in the gut & knocked him on to the floor. She made it to her bedroom to get her phone & gun. When she arrived back the Mastiff was laying on top of her ex face to face. Her ex was so scared he pee himself, while the Mastiff showed him all her teeth & a drool snarly. But she remained calm & relaxed the whole time. When the police arrived she was once again happy & friendly to everyone, but then had to take a well deserved nap. LOL

I've written on here before about my GSD that saved me from a stalker & never stop protecting me even when the fight became very physical. She actually enjoyed the fight.
She was an amazing SAR dog & one of the greatest dog's I'll ever have the pleasure of owning. I've never owned a GSD that would not rise to the occasion to help me.
Yes, we have tested them with realistic protection than the dog's normal IPO training. I don't think I would respect a dog that didn't have the heart / courage / intelligence to
rise to the occasion to help their owners. Helping their owners comes into play more than just protecting them from acts of violence just as; alerting to fire, save from drowning, etc..
Most dogs if they will rise to the occasion in one area will also do so in another. You can't train a dog to have heart, courage, & intelligence that is genetic that can only by flourished
with strong devotion / bond to their owners & proper training. 


 

Duke I know what sells best the prey dog , but prey dog does not always mean only prey :-) but I agree on what you mean . Cphudson Agree Joanroo I agree we dont know his dogs

joan wrote ; the same person could raise two of Duke's dogs, for example, and have the same outcome 

have to disagree, to this statement, not because of its my dogs, because not all my breeding represents my standards yet, BUT I DONT PRESENT THOSE WHO ARE NOT CAPABLE< AS CAPABLE DOGS. but I select them, and they can work the airport as narc dog or any other job they are suitable for

again, IT IS NOT THE TRAINING, IT IS ABOUT THE DOGS

if a dog is not able to recognize a treath you cannot teach him to do so ,yes you can teach them to bark on command, yes you can teach them to bite a sleeve and hidden sleeve without problem,  but this will not help you in real life situation, fortunately in most cases these dogs have a preventive  function

in my believe a good PP dog his most important training is obedience/control   not the other way around