Ed Cornish

There are many hi-tech households nowadays that go for expensive home security systems. These complex systems have alarms, surveillance cameras and motion detectors. To others though, there’s still nothing that can beat a good old watch dog to guard their homes and keep them safe.

All breeds of dogs are territorial to some extent. It is a guard dog’s duty to keep watch, bark to alert his master, and threaten any burglar. There are even some guard dogs that can be trained to attack when commanded to. In general, guard dogs are highly agile, brawny, and aggressive. A guard dog is a loving pet to its owner and a menacing enemy to intruders. Training one is a big investment, so carefully plan ahead.

Know first what you would want your guard dog to do. There are people who just require their attention to be called when their guard dogs bark at an intruder. There are others who may not have the capacity to defend themselves and so they require more aggressive dogs that can attack intruders when the need arises.

There are a variety of breeds that are suitable to be guard dogs. There are lots of books and sources on the web that describe different breeds of guard dogs. Narrow down your selection then go to known breeders in your area for more information.

Your personal and family needs and habits should also be taken into consideration. Different breeds of guard dogs have various needs and requirements. Some need weekly grooming and the bigger ones require more food. You should be able to address the needs of your guard dog once you pick one.

Lastly, once you decide what breed you would like to have, you should buy only from a reputable breeder. This assures you that you are getting a pure and thorough breed only so you’ll know that you’re really getting what you paid for.