need some opions?

Question

Ok so i want to get my dogs ( 2 rottweilers ) into some sort of training. I want to train my dogs to be, a Personal Protection dog or a Attack Dog.

Attack Dog
The level 3 dog has all the training of the level 2 dog, but has the option of being able to be deployed off leash to pursue and capture a fleeing person or a threat from a distance. The "offense dog" is trained to use its body to
knock down and hold onto a challenger even while wearing a muzzle. This dog will also release its bite on command from a distance

Person Protection - dog is trained to show an aggressive display on command. This dog will lunge, show teeth, and bark aggressively at the end of the leash towards any aggressor
who tries to approach once his "protect" command is
given.

i want to train my dogs to be a attack dogs, but i need some pro and cons, cause my next dog neighbor has a attack used for k-9 training and i want to do the same. give me some opions if i should or not.

oh yes they are only 3 months old so at 9 months im going to start there weight training then at 2 years mabey pp or attack dog

Answer 1

I used to do a lot of attack, protection and guard dog training, even a little Schutzhund. Schutzhund is a competition sport that channels a dog's aggression into controlled exercises. It is suitable for police officers and security guards or business owners needing a protection dog. However, if you have trained your personal dog to bite, you have an enormous liability on your hands. A bite from a trained dog inflicts much greater damage, since their inhibition against biting people has been removed. If he bites your neighbor's kid or the mailman, you can be held legally and financially responsible. You may lose your right to homeowner's insurance. You can even go to prison, like the couple in California whose dogs mauled and killed a woman in the hallway of their apartment building.

I don't do any aggression training for anyone anymore - too much risk. All the crap you've ever heard about beatings or feeding the dog gunpowder and raw meat to make him mean are bogus, abusive crap. To make a dog more confident, expose him to lots of new people and situations. Then he'll be able to tell a threat from a situation that is not serious. Some breeds are naturally tougher, while others will never be aggressive no matter what you do. Most dogs never get to bite someone breaking into your house or attacking you - they bite your friends or visitors. How would you feel if your dog mauled someone's child? A dog is a good early warning system - like an alarm, but you can't count on a dog to be the only thing protecting your property and family. If you really need protection that bad, get a gun (with a trigger lock if you have kids!) At least it doesn't have a mind of its own.
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Answer 2

Hello Jason

You want pros and cons ...

Any pros would have to be the reasons you cited in your question

Any cons would be that training your dogs to attack will simply result in big problems for them and for you too. Once your dogs know it's OK to chase people, jump at them etc. They will not wait on your command to do it. You may want them to protect you against specific people but but they will not make the distinction between 'goodies' and 'baddies'. You will not be able to discipline them if they attack teh wrong person as it would only give them mixed signals.

Your dogs will not ask you for permission to attack! And when you tell them off for doing wrong then there is a good chance they might turn against you!

Your first line of training should be obedience anyway. Then, if you still feel you really, really must go further then limit your training to defence but!!! Under strict training with a professional and yourself there as well.

O and by the way! Dogs releasing their bites on command? No matter how well trained they are ... Dogs are individuals, can take a strong dislike to someone and when that happens ... You might find they won't release that easy!

Best wishes

Answer 3

A dog is a natural protector you do not have to train to be that way. If you train a dog to be vicious you have caused misery for yourself and misery for the dog. An attack dog cannot be trusted and can cause great tragedy to you and others who have not provoked the dog. An attack dog have caused death and great suffering to family members as well as the owner themselves, but mostly little children.

Most people who think they need attack dogs have ego problems as severe as the maladjustment of the dogs themselves.

You can go to any dog pound in any city and the most locked up dogs waiting to be put to death is the Rottweiler, Pit Bull and then the German Shepherd in that order.

To send a Rottweiler to obedience school is a good thing so you can have some kind of control over them. To make them mean you have lost that control.

Answer 4

You forgot the part about them having to have obedience training to the equlallent of an AKC CDX (second level)and tracking training too. At 3 months the obediece training is all they will be mentally able to do, and few schutzhund trainers will consider a dog without a firm obedience foundation for even basic training in the rest. The obedience is about 4,000 times more important than weight training. which by they way if you start that before the growth plates close (which is well after 9 months) you stand a high chance of ruining your dogs joints. Unless you're a pro who can devote full time to it, it will take YEARS of commitment (I've been trying for 5 years to get a CDX on one dog), and its as huge a responsibility as carriyng a gun.

Answer 5

I can see your state allowing a civilian to have a dog trained in Person Protection........but I cannot see them allowing a civilian dog to be trained as an Attack Dog. That training is usually only for police force canines. Otherwise you are owning a dangerous dog, and that will just cause problems down the line (not to mention you are further pushing the ''aggressive breed'' label onto Rottweilers, who do not deserve it.).
Rottweilers tend to be protective of their owners, naturally. Why would you want to intensify that aggression. You can't possible be in that much of a risk of danger.

Answer 6

First off, you need to do some research to make sure you understand the risks involved in teaching a dog to bite. Are your dogs of sound champion breeding lines, or are they pet quality? Training a dog to bite with mediocre blood lines, temperment, drives or mental stability could be catastrophic. If you are serious about being a responsible dog owner, you need to contact a dog trainer in your area. Make sure this person is qualified to do what they claim they can do. There are no national requirements for being a dog trainer, so use discretion when allowing someone to help shape your dog's behaviors, attitudes, and future. You will need professional help, though, if you want reliable, sound, safe protection dogs. Your dogs will need to be able to tell the difference between a serious threat and rowdy children's play. It takes lots of time, patience and practice to have a dog like this. You must be dedicated, everyday, to do training sessions. Always using positive reinforcement to strengthen your bond with the dogs, and sometimes corrections may be necessary as well. You must begin with basic obedience training, and have your dogs performing commands reliably off leash, before you can begin protection training. For more information, you could attend schutzhund trials and speak to dog owners to get an idea of what really goes into training and living with one of these dogs. (Schutzhund is a dog sport which encompasses tracking, obedience, and protection. This may not be your interest, but it is worth checking out). Please, do your homework before beginning any training of this kind. (Also be aware that some areas will require special permits/insurances/licenses to own a dog trained to bite). If your dogs are of sound mind and body to learn protection, and you find an experienced trainer who really knows what they're doing, you may be fortunate enough to have a reliably trained personal protection dog. This may be one of life's greatest rewards...... the devotion of your best friend, the loyalty of your family, and the protection of your Guardian Angel, all rolled into one. Hope this information is helpful to you and your best friends.....

Answer 7

Step 1: Become a police officer
Step 2: Train to be on the K-9 unit
Step 3: Learn to enjoy the dog that is assigned to you instead of turning your sweet puppies in attack dogs.

My girlfriend is in the Air Force and she trains dogs for K-9 units in Iraq. You could always do that since it's usually only drug dealers that want attack dogs...

Answer 8

you know over in California they are trying to kill all bull dogs because they have been so nastily trained. they are also getting worried about those rottweilers for the same reason. why not just start with basic training then move on to some thing less violent?

Answer 9

thats one thing that shouldnt be done unless your in k 9.once a dog has that kind of training there is no turning back.suppose you need to find a home for them.they then cant be placed with just anyone with kids.do you really need that type of protection.it can be dangerous.

Answer 10

I think only police dogs should be trained that way.