Do you think an untrained GSD will protect you?

Ilovemypuppies · 01-02-2012, 09:40 PM

I have heard both, I personally think that an untrained GSD will protect you if you are in trouble. I am not saying that all GSD's have that protective instinct. All dogs are different. I also want to hear why or why not if you have the time

. And of course you can tell of personal incidents where your dog has protected you.
BTW i am new and haven't quite figured out how to put the poll thing up

so bare with me please.

Emoore · 01-02-2012, 10:08 PM

Not to sound like a Congressman, but it depends on your definition of "protect."

Lakl · 01-02-2012, 10:17 PM

I would think it would also depend on the dog.

chelle · 01-02-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emoore

Not to sound like a Congressman, but it depends on your definition of "protect."

Yes, this.

Too many variables... At home? Yes, he will bark and look ferocious and if I didn't give him an "ok, thanks," the barking and posing would go on. Attack? No, I doubt that very, very much.

GregK · 01-02-2012, 10:32 PM

Against an all out attack? No.

Lucy Dog · 01-02-2012, 10:33 PM

Depends on the individual dog. Some would, some won't.

Syaoransbear · 01-02-2012, 10:34 PM

If it's at night, absolutely. Daytime, probably not, but I haven't met any skeevy people in the daytime like I have at night.

mycobraracr · 01-02-2012, 10:52 PM

The GSD I had growing up did. She had no formal training but was very protective. Granted I was a child and she was very motherly. I think it has to do with the dog and most importantly your bond with the dog.

Warrior09 · 01-02-2012, 11:32 PM

Hachi & Bella are both barkers not biters LOL

sashadog · 01-02-2012, 11:45 PM

I've found out recently, Sasha "protects" mostly out of fear so I question her willingness to take on a true attack if her barking and lunging doesn't work like she wants it to. Strangely enough though, I really believe that my Cattle Dog would defend me to the death. This is the same dog that got hit by a car and jumped up and "attacked" the number before realizing that she was kind of sore

She doesn't back down from much and is my constant shadow.

Probably just depends on the dog as well as their stability and nerves. My friends GSD (5 y/o male), untrained in protection, has attacked an intruder but he is confident and stable. Sasha, not so much....

Do you think age has anything to do with it? Older dogs more likely to follow through on a threat because their possibly more confident?

View Poll Results: Do you believe an untrained GSD will protect you?
Yes I do believe an untrained GSD will protect me	49	77.78%
No I don't believe an untrained GSD will protect me	14	22.22%
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01-02-2012, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ilovemypuppies Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 30	Do you think an untrained GSD will protect you? I have heard both, I personally think that an untrained GSD will protect you if you are in trouble. I am not saying that all GSD's have that protective instinct. All dogs are different. I also want to hear why or why not if you have the time. And of course you can tell of personal incidents where your dog has protected you. BTW i am new and haven't quite figured out how to put the poll thing up so bare with me please. __________________ Gretchen 5 years old-mom mini dachshund Doolie 4 years old-dad mini dachshund Hershey 3years old-puppy mini dachshund Bella 3 years old-puppy mini dachshund Chevy- GSD R.I.P. boy you will always be in my heart

01-02-2012, 10:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,215	Not to sound like a Congressman, but it depends on your definition of "protect." __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

01-02-2012, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Depends on the individual dog. Some would, some won't. __________________ Paul

01-02-2012, 10:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Syaoransbear Knighted Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada, Sask Posts: 3,117	If it's at night, absolutely. Daytime, probably not, but I haven't met any skeevy people in the daytime like I have at night. __________________ Chrono - Black German Shepherd 01/18/08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/994330

01-02-2012, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lakl Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 525	I would think it would also depend on the dog.

01-02-2012, 10:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
GregK Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Central Illinois, USA Posts: 1,292	Against an all out attack? No.

01-02-2012, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
mycobraracr Master Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 521	The GSD I had growing up did. She had no formal training but was very protective. Granted I was a child and she was very motherly. I think it has to do with the dog and most importantly your bond with the dog.

01-02-2012, 11:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Warrior09 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wheelwright, KY Posts: 333	Hachi & Bella are both barkers not biters LOL __________________ R.I.P "Warrior" Died: Sept 8, 08 Hachi Bella (Rottweiler)

01-02-2012, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
sashadog Master Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 570	I've found out recently, Sasha "protects" mostly out of fear so I question her willingness to take on a true attack if her barking and lunging doesn't work like she wants it to. Strangely enough though, I really believe that my Cattle Dog would defend me to the death. This is the same dog that got hit by a car and jumped up and "attacked" the number before realizing that she was kind of sore She doesn't back down from much and is my constant shadow. Probably just depends on the dog as well as their stability and nerves. My friends GSD (5 y/o male), untrained in protection, has attacked an intruder but he is confident and stable. Sasha, not so much.... Do you think age has anything to do with it? Older dogs more likely to follow through on a threat because their possibly more confident?

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