Aggressive Dog Training - Train Your Dog To Protect You

The desire of some dog owners is to train their dog to be more than just the family pet. They want their dog trained to protect their home and family. Aggressive training could make a dog unstable and unsafe for his owners. Proper attack dog training should be left to expert instructors. However, you can train your dog to be more protective of you in time of danger by following these tips.

If your dog can back, it can give you basic protection to ward off intruders. Some dogs are naturally more protective than others. You will get the best results from a good, protective breed such as Doberman, Rottweiler, and German shepherd.

Let your dog feel he is part of the family as much as possible. He should be used to and play frequently with every member of the family. He should be kept around when visitors come. He should be taken for picnics, allowed to be around during birthday parties etc. He has to learn the difference between play and danger. Also keeping him around will help you to earn his trust. Your dogs natural protective instincts are stronger when he feels that he is part of the family.

Obedience training is very important for your dog. He should be trained on basic commands as sit, heel etc. He must be trained to be obedient in all situations. If your dog is not obedient, he cannot protect you. Your dog must be able to obey commands both on and off leash.

You will need a friend to help you to train your dog to attack on command. Get a life size doll or make a scarecrow with some old clothes. Let your friend stay behind the doll and use a stick to poke the dogs nose. He will get irritated and start to growl. Now issue the command to attack. Reward with praise every time he gets it. Do it over and over until he can back and attack just by hearing your 'attack' command.

Be as gentle as you can during this training. Don't be harsh or use any force. Just help the dog to bring out his natural aggression and protective ability. Remember advanced attack training is for professionals. It could backfire on you if you try it.