will my untrained dog protect me?

[pets4life]

using her same fighting skill she uses on decoy in a suit my dog can take me down in a matter of seconds with a weapon but she doesnt know that though lol

[llombardo]

Originally Posted by pets4life

IF i had an american shepherd I would never expect it to step up to the plate, just like i would never expect a samoyed or a lab or a husky they just are not bred for it.

I believe my GSD is half American and half German and she has it in her, I've seen her in action, but I still wouldn't expect it. As far as the samoyed...out of all of my dogs that is the only one that has bit someone. It wasn't a stranger, but she still bit and she did cause damage. So I'm not to fast to say that a particular breed will or won't bite...any dog can.

[pets4life]

yeah i would not expect it but I dont doubt it when people tell me theirs did. I know someone with a lab that stepped up to the plate and took a man down. It has and will continue to happen. But was just talking general. IF your gsd has taken someone down for you or other breed I would believe it for sure.

[kelina]

Originally Posted by pets4life

using her same fighting skill she uses on decoy in a suit my dog can take me down in a matter of seconds with a weapon but she doesnt know that though lol

Lmao dogs are powerful.

[kelina]

Originally Posted by Jo Ellen

Beyond the initial, "Ohh crap, she's got a scary dog, I better think twice" reaction, I don't want Spirit to protect me. I would hate to see him hurt, or worse. Sure, our dogs have teeth but they're no match for human weapons.

Protection is ultimately my responsibility. I think twice a lot

I dont want nothing to happen to shadow or apollo..

[kelina]

Originally Posted by Gharrissc

It still amazes me how many people I've met who want their dogs (especially GSD's) to be 'the ultimate hero' even if it's not necessary. They almost seem disappointed if they dog isn't. I'm not talking about in the case of a real threat either. I think it has more to do with their ego and image.

I dont care whether its a "hero".. i protect my dogs, they come to me for protection. To them, im there hero! I want my pups to be LOVING, caring, and friendly. Not scary looking and having people scream in terror.. I dont want that. But i dont want a dog who is not going to protect me if a dude tries to take me and run.. I can only defend myself so much

It would be a complete let down if my dog cant be a hero for once if im getting attacked and they just run off.

You WOULD NOT!!!! Like that!

[kelina]

Originally Posted by Castlemaid

Just having an attentive, well trained GSD walking alongside you will make anyone think twice about even getting near. The deterrence factor is often the best protection a German Shepherd can provide.

Very true.

[kelina]

Everyone basically took my question and concerns In a different matter::

All im saying IS : as my dogs get older.. will they protect me if someone tries to kidnap me, take my money etc. I dont EXPECT a puppy too... but the younger i start the protection training the better it would be.. thats why people train puppies ! Its easier and better so that when they are older, they know what to do.

I do NOT want a vicious, malicious, nefarious dog! Teeth all out, in an attack stance, nothing like that- type dog.. but I want my DOGS to know what situations are just not good..

One night, shadow and I went for a midnight walk.. she didnt want to go this one direction where we usuallu go so we didnt go and headed back home. Its really weird, and idk what it could of been but it was a weird situation for me..

To be honest, abd seriously put yourself in this situation: if you were walking your dog and someone tried to rob you, and you were fighting back but he pulled a knife out, would you NOT look to your dogs for help?! You would. I would. We all would.

[blackshep]

Originally Posted by kelina

OMG )) hahah!! I swear my pup did the same thing!! It makes me happy but worried because so many people said its fear and thats the last thing i need is for my dog to "fear" another person or even a dog !

I do believe it was a fear response on her part.

However, your average criminal is likely not going to put a snarling, barking GSD to the test at that point! I doubt she'd actually come to my rescue if an attack was in progress, but I think I can now say with some confidence, that she'd be a VERY effective deterrent!

[kelina]

Originally Posted by blackshep

I do believe it was a fear response on her part.

However, your average criminal is likely not going to put a snarling, barking GSD to the test at that point! I doubt she'd actually come to my rescue if an attack was in progress, but I think I can now say with some confidence, that she'd be a VERY effective deterrent!

German sheps have a good reputation to kill themselves for you.