what kind of warch dog should i get?

Question

i need to know what kind if puppy dog to get that will learn to get used to the 2 big dogs on either side of our finece that will grow to except these dogs ans yet protedt my yard and not fight with them they are big dogs a sheapered and a huskey is what 2 on one side is and im not suer what the outher dogs are buy they are just as big

Answer 1

I have a weimaraner and our neighbors next door have two dogs mixed breeds,sometimes they bark,but over time they got used to each other and my dog either ignores them, or plays with them running around the fence. Sometimes he's standing there barking at their house so the dogs would come out and play by the fence,it is funny.Most of the time,because he's used to them,he's just sniffing around the yard ;-)

Answer 2

In my experience, the best watch dog is an Akita (I have 2, a male and female). Akitas are a very dominant breed, so to assume a leadership position, the owner must keep a firm and consistant discipline as the dog matures. My Akitas do not bark unless there is someone or something near my house. When ever they bark I get up to see what it is. Akitas naturally guard the home and do not require any training to turn them into guard dogs. When there is a reason to protect your family and property, your Akita will act to do so. They are very intelligent, and extremely loyal. They can exhibit aggressive tendencies towards other dogs of the same sex. Typically, Akitas are not aggressive towards people, but do have a very well developed guarding and protective instinct. And to touch on whether or not your guard dog, what ever breed you may choose, accepts the dogs next door to you, depends on if your dog is raised around them, and how aggressive they are. Most dominant breeds, especially an alpha male or female, are not going to sit quietly when being challenged by another dog. It also depends on how you and your neighbors allow the dogs to interact. If you allow fence fighting, then the dogs will continue to do so, and it may potentially escalate beyond your control. I have had several guard dogs in my life (2 Rottweilers and a boxer), and none of them have had a better watchdog instinct than an Akita. I am a devoted Akita fan.

Answer 3

You will have to teach your dog to leave the other dogs alone and not fight with them or try to get at them over, under or through the fence. This is a must, because if your dog gets out and attacks one of the other dogs or a person you could end up with a law suit and your dog could be put down. Anyways. If you want a large breed, Mastiffs are great guard dogs, very loyal, great with kids, VERY LARGE, and generally get along good with other dogs. They will require some special care when they are puppies such has monitored feeding, exercise, ext. but they are great dogs. Rotties are another great breed, but again, you will have to train your dog not to be aggressive with the other dogs. If you want something a little bit smaller, American Pit Bull Terriers are GREAT dogs. I have one myself, and cannot wait to get another. They are usually 60-70 lbs but can be a little smaller or larger, very loyal, protective, but will get along great with other people and animals IF they are trained properly. They have unfortunately been give a very bad reputation because of a few dogs that have had bad owners. I love pits, and they are wonderful dogs, just make sure that they are legal in your area, and you properly train and socialize it while it is a puppy and continue reinforcing the training and socialization. Australian Cattle Dogs also make very good guard dogs. Although they are a herding breed, they are very loyal, protective, and active. They are good guard dogs because they will alert you to things, or people, but they will not attack UNLESS they are seriously provoked. They usually get along with other dogs and people, but you have to socialize them at an early age with smaller animals, such as cats, and kids. Some of them do go through a "terrible twos" while they are puppies, just make sure that they have plenty of things to chew on that you approve, and keep them confined to a certain area when you can't watch them. ACDs are like fine wine, they get better with age. I currently have a 16 & a 2 yr old ACD, and I used to breed them. They have great life spans and do not really have any health issues. Good luck!

Answer 4

You have to train any dog to ignore the dogs on either side of you. He isn't going to naturally ignore them. Odds are if you leave them to their own to learn, they'll all be running up and down the fence line fence fighting.

Answer 5

min pin or the Doberman pinscher