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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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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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Defining What Makes A Guard Dog

March 26, 2011
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So you love dogs. You also love your security. So you decide it’s time to get yourself some guard dogs. But are you really wanting a watch dog instead? Defining the difference between a guard dog and a watch dog is the first step in making a decision about using a dog as home...

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March Dog Breed Profile: American Akitas

March 10, 2011
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Guard Dog Breeds Starting in March, I will now start to profile different breeds of dogs that I feel make good guard dogs.  There is a lot of misinformation out there on what qualifies as a guard dog and I think it comes down to what the individual dog trainer wants from their guard...

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Guard Dog Training Basics: Dog Barking

March 10, 2011
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Guard dog training barkers

Guard Dog Training Basics Guard dogs who bark at the presence of intruders can be valuable assets but for guard dog Owners who have close neighbors that barking dogs are such a problem in our society, inasmuch as barking as an alarm must have been one of the main reasons we domesticated dogs in...

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The Facts About Dog Fighting

March 9, 2011
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Guard Dogs Guide Stance on Dogfighting Recently, I have received a lot of backlash about an article I wrote called “The Ten Best Breeds for Dogfighting”. The reason I wrote this article was because many people felt that there was a correlation between choosing a guard dog and choosing this breed based on the...

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Guard Dog Training Basics: Be Consistent

March 9, 2011
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Guard Dog Training Basics As a guard dog trainer, you will learn how to prevent problems with the training of your guard dog and how to redirect, focus and reward your dog for correct behavior, rather than just react, yell and give ineffective commands when you’re confronted with unacceptable behavior. Hopefully, you will also...

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Guard Dog Training Basics: Off-Leash Control

March 8, 2011
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Guard Dog Training Basics Most dog trainers need and want their guard dog to respond to obedience commands when their dog is not sporting a leash. This is not to say that most guard dog owners want their dogs to walk down a busy street off leash. In fact, this can be very dangerous...

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PetSafe PDBDT-305 Deluxe Big-Dog Trainer

May 27, 2009
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From Their Website: PetSafe PDLDT-305 Deluxe Big Dog Training Collars are perfect for training your largerl dog around the yard. It is designed for companion pets 8 pounds and up that are stubborn or hard to train. These electronic dog training collars feature a 100 yard range, 10 “on the fly” levels of stimulation,...

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