Who has said, “We had a break-in last night and my dog tried to lick the burglars to death!”
Well my question is: isn’t that exactly what you taught him to do? Doesn’t he sleep outside… didn’t you encourage him to be friendly with workers… didn’t you yell at him to back off and stop hassling the meter reader, pool man or garden services workmen?! And if you answered yes to any of these questions, you have trained him to be 100% burglar friendly!

What Makes A Good Guard Dog?

I wonder why humans think a good guard dog must be a wild, attack trained, man-eater?! On the contrary, a good guard dog should be cool headed, obedient and act the part like a true pro. Realistically, you cannot expect your Fur-kid to hurl himself at an armed assailant or three, because dogs aren’t stupid - they don’t want to die of stab wounds or a bullet in the head.

But take heart, just about every dog on the planet, no matter how big or small, has the gift to protect it’s ‘pack’, and for that reason it’s worth it’s weight in gold. But it’s up to you to make your dog less burglar friendly. You have to get the message across to alert your dog to danger and to get him to play the doggie he-man, no matter what a wuss he really is! Even itsy-bitsy, little Fluffy can be a force to be reckoned with if she opens her mouth and yaps blue murder! And the same goes for dumpy old Humphry, the gentle giant who jumps out of his fur coat every time he barks - OK so he’s not the bravest, so rather cash in on his fearsome looks. Be creative and re-invent him - put up warning signs on your gate, spread the word about his ‘Victories’ and keep him safely indoors, looking out of the window, for all to notice the huge head and dripping jowls … then see how many break-ins you have.

Also know that it is totally unrealistic to expect any dog to ‘get him’ or ‘rip the bastards to pieces’. Criminals are very sophisticated nowadays and your dog is no match. Neither should your dog be a loaded weapon, but your early warning system. Trust me, the Baddies will always break in next door rather than take a chance with old slobber-chops yawning at them through the window!

Tips On Making Your Dog Less Burglar Friendly:

• Do not allow your dog to socialise with casual workers.
• Do keep him inside at night.
• Do encourage him when he warns you of a potential problem - believe him and thank him.
• Make him a member of your family and he’ll reward you with his life.