Just Bells: I have a question I need help with.
If I buy a Caucasian Ovcharka, will it guard my family? If I don't introduce him to people and keep him in a dark room, will it make him more protective???
I don't have enough money to hire a trainer...I figure I can do it myself. The breeder is terrific...they breed specifically for the color of the coat and cuteness...
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Answers and Views:
Answer by Julie
The idea of keeping him isolated from people and in a dark room is not good. This is about the worst approach I have ever heard of anyone taking with their dog.
A dog will be protective with family when they bond with you and know that you love them, please consider any dog you get as a member of your family and treat them with respect.
Answer by Reba
To help a dog better protect the family, I have found that if someone comes, overtake the dog to another room. Once the company leaves you can bring him/ her out socialize the dog only with close family members and friends don't allow anyone to give the dog treats besides yourself or your immediate family ie spouse and children!! Do not keep the dog locked away from any socialization it will only make him or her aggressive in a negative way!!!
Answer by Wil
For a Caucasian Ovcharka to guard you, this is what you must do – nothing. This breed will instinctively guard their property, including people, animals, and possessions. Don't lock any dog in a dark room without human contact unless you want that dog to kill you one day. Try it with a human being and you'll get the same result. Unless you have A LOT of experience in handling giant guardian breeds, DIY isn't a wise approach with a Caucasian. But if you do, I'd highly suggest positive reinforcement techniques. If you control the food and are consistent with training, your dog will already understand you're in charge. You don't want to scare and cause pain to any dog as a means of training, and particularly not one that could rip you limb from limb when they grow up. Any breeder that claims to breed Caucasians for cuteness and color is probably on too many prescription drugs. They are a beautiful breed, but cuteness is not what their breed has been designed for.
With a Caucasian, your focus is going to be less on keeping its guard up and more on socialization. They are naturally suspicious around strangers, so if you EVER want to be able to invite company over, you'd better get your dog used to meeting people it doesn't know when it's a puppy. While off of your property, this is less of an issue, as the Caucasian typically doesn't feel the need to guard territory that isn't 'theirs', but if you don't socialize your dog, this breed might decide the house is under attack when the mailman comes, and they are perfectly capable of busting through your front door.
I figured that these questions were meant ironically, but some people actually have this kind of idea, so I thought I'd answer seriously.
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Julai *Ignorance is says
Yes, all you need is to lock them in a dark room and throw small children at them. They will automatically became amazing guard dogs-no expensive training needed!
A few of my questions have been reported-a couple were I admit were crass, but apparently people don't like videos of rabbits.
I've never been trolled or anything-but I guess it would be interesting. I have a pretty good idea of who disagrees with me, and I have the bad tendency of posting answers when I'm half asleep, which definitely demotes the quality. Then again, I am a pretty new user.
I don't know-it depends on the section. A lot of people join only wanting a quick answer, not to contribute or spam.
No, I'm clean…for now. I've kind of sort of trolled within my account, but more sarcastic than anything.
Critters says
Happy friday too! Although this is when my work begins cause everyone comes to visit their dogs, drop off, pick up…reminds me I need to go clean the kennel and feed……never ends :/
ČĤĨĞĨŔĹ *The says
LOL! Sure you just need to give him a good kick to the balls every day….
Yes. I have been getting a few VN's here & there for calling out obvious trolls.
I would love to be able to see who my TD fairies are. Not that I care…but it would be interesting.
People with multiple accounts have problems…that's all I can say.
I have 1 account- Honest to God. I don't need several accounts….whether I p*ss someone off or get along with them, I do it from this account. I have no reason nor a desire to hide behind someone I'm not. I stand up for my opinions/views…& I actually am proud of that fact. It would hurt my ego knowing I was a cowardly fool. :)
Happy Friday.
ETA- I do have two emails, but only one Y/A! profile. I have another email account set up for all my sons online activities.
I should also add*** I actually have respect for those who have a problem with me from their regular accounts, than the ones who have to *TRY* & be sneaky.
APHRODITE…lol….I agree with your disclaimer……heaven forbid some idiot actually kicking their dog in the "balls".
PLEASE DON'T IDIOT….if you are watching…
DeeDawg says
If you buy a CAO, it will guard your family and your house. it never needs training. they are also born housebroken. he will poop bullets if you feed him gunpowder, too.
you never have to get a trainer for a dog like this. keep him in a dark room and give him gunpowder and cooked bones.
ha ha ha!!!
false reporting? i don't know about false, but "touchy"- omg yes.
i would like to see who reported me, but i think they purposely don't do that so there aren't wars started.
i do wonder how many accounts the trolls have .
i'm only on # 2 or 3- not doing too badly, but i did take a while off.
Greek God AKA Greekm says
Well, seeing how a well bred CO would be very defensive of its territory, you will need to teach it manners, but, lacking it in a dark room is best for the ULTIMATE protection, it brings it out more and don't forget the gun powder!!
NO, people will never learn, give that up already…they are not here to learn, they are here to validate.
I have heard of the false reporting, its BS, and it would be great if you could see who is doing it, but, I don't see that happening.
I know of one person here, a so called trainer that MUST have over 10 accounts, there is no way you can get that many points in one day otherwise.
Being COMPLETELY honest, I have never had more then one account, I could not handle it..
Fennec Fox says
If you REALLY want to make him protective, withhold his food every other day. That way he's aggressive AND hungry, so he'll be more likely to eat intruders.
Btw I only have one account :)