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Guard Dog Products

January 20, 2012
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I found some products that might help in guard dog training or just in general handling of your dog. Currently I have not had a chance to review any of these products. In the future I plan on having more products listed here with reviews. But if you have any experience using these dog...

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The Koehler Method of Guard Dog Training

April 21, 2011
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The Koehler method of guard dog training; an effective and authoritative guide for selecting, training and maintaining dogs in home protection and police, security, sentry, and military use by William R. Koehler Honored as the Best Technical Dog Book of the Year, this soundly written guide matches breeds to security purposes and explains how...

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How to Establish Leadership With Your Dog

April 10, 2011
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Guard Dog Training: Establishing Leadership To get the most potential out of your guard dog, you must learn to become a truly effective leader. The key is learning to balance the various demands of a leader and apply them to raising your dog. You must be consistent to establishing leadership with your dog. You...

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Guard Dog Training 101: Overview

April 8, 2011
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To decide that you want to train a guard dog requires a lot of thought and you must realize this can be a very difficult and dangerous endeavor if you do not completely understand the risks involved. While most dog owners can teach the basics of sport dog education and obedience training, usually guard...

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The SportDog SBC-10R

April 7, 2011
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From Their Website: The SportDog SBC-10R is a rechargeable bark control collar that allows you to select from 3 modes to control your dog from barking. The soft or temperament learning mode tracks the number of corrections needed to substantially reduce the number of nuisance barks. It begins with a low-level correction (Level 0)...

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Ten Best Breeds For Guard Dogs: Giant Schnauzer

April 6, 2011
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A truly versatile dog, the Giant Schnauzer can be trained for any role. Whether you need a guard dog or one trained for therapy, this breed is highly intelligent, easy to train, and loves to be around people. Originating in Germany in the nineteenth century, this large, powerful dog was crossbred  between Standard Schnauzer...

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Ten Best Breeds For Guard Dogs: Puli

April 2, 2011
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  Pulis are very intelligent, acrobatic breed of dogs that is described as light, quick, agile and able to change directions instantly and are obedient enough to train for athletic competition. They are devoted and form close bonds with their owners and make great guard dogs. The Puli is an ancient sheepdog, from Hungary,...

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Ten Best Breeds For Guard Dogs: Komondor

April 2, 2011
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As a very interesting breed of guard dog, the Komondor is distinguished by imposing strength, dignity, courageous demeanor, and pleasing conformation. It is a large, muscular dog with plenty of bone and substance, covered with an unusual, heavy coat of white cords. The Komondor was originally bred for livestock guarding. It is big, strong,...

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Dogtra E-Fence

March 31, 2011
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From their website: Main Features : Waterproof collar/receiver. Pager/vibration signal that warns the dog prior to electrical stimulation/correction. Wire continuity indicator shows that the fence is in operational condition. Intensity Rheostat Dial on each individual collar/receiver that offers levels (1-5) to match each dog’s personality and temperament. Stimulation is discontinued after 8 seconds for...

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Ten Best Breeds For Guard Dogs: American Akita

March 29, 2011
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One of the most beautiful dogs in the world, the American Akita is a great choice for guard dogs. Considered a new breed in the United States, the Akita is quickly rising in popularity as a pick for both a family pet and as home security. Descendant from the Akita Inu, this breed has...

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RSS Pet Health

  • FDA expands dog food recall over possible salmonella contamination May 1, 2012
    By msnbc.com staff Diamond Pet Foods is expanding a voluntary recall to include puppy food over possible salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. […]
  • FDA inspectors probe pet jerky treats in China April 4, 2012
    Federal health officials have sent inspectors into Chinese plants that make chicken jerky pet treats to investigate potential links to illnesses and deaths in hundreds of dogs in the United States, two lawmakers say. […]
  • FDA steps up scrutiny of chicken jerky dog treats February 10, 2012
    Amid reports of more than 500 dogs sickened by chicken jerky pet treats imported from China, government health officials are ramping up border inspections for dangerous toxins, including melamine. […]
  • Vets push pets to help with cancer research January 30, 2012
    Leading Texas veterinarians are mobilizing to enlist pets in the testing of experimental cancer therapies, a potential benefit to not just dogs and cats but people. […]
  • Chicken jerky tied to mystery illnesses in dogs November 21, 2011
    Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious illnesses and some deaths in dogs, health officials warn. At least 70 dogs have reportedly been sickened this year after eating chicken jerky products imported from China. […]
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