People buy guard dogs because they want protection. These pets can be very valuable and a great asset to any family. Their training takes special measures and people must know the best way to train them properly. Here you will find a short guide that reveals some of the main considerations needed when training watchdogs.

The first thing to do is teach the dog when to bark. It may be when something unusual happens. When the dog barks at the right time, you can call him to your side and offer him a treat. You can also try offering a chew toy. You want the dog to understand that when something unusual happens and the dog feels it, it is good to bark and go see a family member.

Some people like to use what is known as “clicker training” to get their dogs to function properly. When the dog behaves correctly, you make a noise with a small clicking device that lets the dog know that he has done a good job. Give it a treat at the same time. The dog will soon understand that noise and action will give him a treat. Once the dog has gotten used to this, you can replace the clicker with a treat and a verbal command such as “Bark.”

At the same time, there are dogs that bark too much. Then you will have to teach them a “silent” order. When you want them to shut up, you may have to shake a can full of coins or say “Hush” and spray their mouths with some water. The dog will stop barking to suck up the water. Follow this by letting the dog have a treat. Soon the dog will learn to respond to the word “Hush” and you won’t have to give it a treat or squirt it with water.

Guard dogs can become aggressive to protect their territory. You may need to put up a “Beware of Dog” sign. Good watchdogs don’t need to scare people. They can be trained to obey orders.

Although guard dog training can work well with older dogs, it is best for the dog to learn these skills while young. That’s because you don’t want them to receive training that could interfere with watchdog training. For a moment, if you teach your dog not to jump on people, the guard dog may hesitate to jump on a handler who is supposed to be an intruder.

Guard dog training is something you can do yourself or have a professional trainer do. There are a couple of great watchdog training guides available that you can read in more detail using the links at the end of this article. If you prefer to have a professional handler train your dog, you should be able to find one by asking at your local veterinary clinic or pet store.

In a good training program, the watchdog will first learn some basic obedience lessons. Those lessons will be very rigid. Guard dogs must learn to follow each and every command instantly. These dogs are also trained to obey orders or receive treats from their owners and handlers. This is important because no one wants an intruder to have power over the watchdog.

When the owner wants a dog to alert him if an intruder enters the property, the dog must be trained to detect strangers. This is usually accomplished through barking and returning to the owner. The barking and returning to the owner’s side can be repeated frequently, until the owner recognizes the stranger and the dog knows that the job has been successfully completed.

Sometimes the watchdog is actually trained to attack an intruder. This is done for protection purposes. After this type of training, the dog should not be left alone. The dog can perceive a movement of a visitor as a reason for attack. Dogs trained to protect owners are not as sensitive to noise or threatening movements. This is to help the dog respond appropriately to loud noises or strange gestures used by intruders.

The watchdog should be taught how to respond appropriately to all members of the family. The dog must know all the children in the family, as well as other members of the family. The dog must also be familiar with other household pets. Here’s how to make the watchdog an enjoyable member of the family.

Watchdogs are gentle and sweet companion dogs. They enjoy having company, but will put on a fierce face when intruders arrive. Owners will feel safe having these dogs in the house. Training them can be the start of a great relationship. Don’t forget to praise them when they do a good job and you will be rewarded with lots of love.

Here are a couple of links that you can use to learn more about dog training and, in particular, guard dog training.