09/05/2020
Steps to build your dog's confidence, make him fearless and best guard dog.
1.First, you need to socialize your dog, starting at the age of 3 months and above( we will post on dogs socialization tips)
2.Teach your dog basic obedience: He will become more territorial as he learns to obey your commands while working in that area. Be sure to teach basic commands like sit, down, stay, leave it, and you should also teach him to bark on command.
3. Part of his more advanced obedience training should include teaching impulse control so that he does not have to run over, jump up, and try to play.
4. Run the property boundaries with your dog: You should do this every day at the end of your obedience lessons. Your dog will learn his territory and be familiar with the land he should be protecting
5.Leave your dog alone in the area he needs to guard: when your dog is trained and old enough to be confident (usually about 8 months for most dogs) start teaching him to guard the house.
6.Have someone stranger come up and make some noise: If you have left him in the front yard, for example, the person can come up and knock on the fence. This needs to be a person that the dog is not familiar with. (If your dog smells the person and it is someone he knows the training session will be of no benefit)
7.When the dog approaches and barks, the person needs to make a sound like they are frightened and run off: All you are doing at this point is increasing the dog's confidence
8.You need practice this in different areas (not only home)When the dog is barking stranger should act scared, makes noise and runs off. You praise your dog and give him treat.
9. If your dog is showing fear when the “stranger” approaches and makes noise, you are probably taking things too fast for your dog. But dont stop (try the exercise again the next day, with a different stranger)
10.Mind that not all dogs are suited for this. Dog's breed, temperament, size and healthy can have impact on dog's confidence and his ability to work as guard dog so be carefully when buying a dog.
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