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Dogs Tested to See Whether They’d Defend Owner During Home Invasion
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I am not surprised. Most people i know with dogs seem to think that their dogs would protect them, but all their dogs are all bark and no bite. I am pretty sure my black lab wouldn't do shit in this situation either and would probably follow the lead of the first dog in the video and nope the fuck out of there.
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i am not surprised by small dogs...they bark at everything...bugs, lizards, raccoons...EVERYTHING that moves!
Dude what the fuck
The most outrageous thing in that video was the full blown MAKE OUT sessions with their dog
I thought the meme was a joke but what the hell?!?! Dogs lick their fucking assholes!
The most outrageous thing in that video was the full blown MAKE OUT sessions with their dog
I thought the meme was a joke but what the hell?!?! Dogs lick their fucking assholes!
This is so true big Dogs are very different when they are truly aggressive, they don't jump around and bark. They hold their ground, hair on end and growl, there is no mistaking a big Dog when he he says cross that line and we are going to go.
This is my thought. My dog would run out of her crate, run to her basket of toys and start bringing them to the intruder to play. I prefer that over "might attack strangers."
My dog immediately runs to the door whenever she suspects someone is coming in, I wonder if a test like this would even work on a dog who is basically aggressive to anyone at the door until proven to be myself or my wife.
I still have a scar on my lower back from when I was a kid, we had a Chihuahua and he was so attached to my sister, we were play fighting and the little fucker came behind me and lunged at my back and took a small chunk out. He wouldn't let anyone near her and wouldn't let anyone pick him up besides her.
RIP Spike, at least I still have a part of you with me still. I loved that dog, he became hell of a lot nicer in his older years though but I'm sure he woulda guarded my sister with his life.
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RIP Spike, at least I still have a part of you with me still. I loved that dog, he became hell of a lot nicer in his older years though but I'm sure he woulda guarded my sister with his life.
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I don't see how the situations are comparable. I'm no animal/dog expert, but I feel confident that having two dogs as opposed to one, will effect the outcome of the circumstances.
That said, the first two videos are slightly depressing, considering that a lot of people would risk their lives for their animals. Just goes to show that people don't understand pets/animals the way they like to think they do (ironic, considering my initial statements, I know).
That said, the first two videos are slightly depressing, considering that a lot of people would risk their lives for their animals. Just goes to show that people don't understand pets/animals the way they like to think they do (ironic, considering my initial statements, I know).
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I'm totally not surprised the terrier (mix?) was guarding her. Those guys are tenacious little dogs. My dog is a roughhouser when she plays and I have yet to see a terrier not keep up with her despite her being three times their size. They keep her in her place (and she will get a little bullyish if a dog is too meek).
And yeah, raspberry to all you talking about ferocious pit bulls. They are overall in general sweet dogs and many don't have a mean bone in their body. Hell my dog usually ends up being a little too bullyish with them (mine is mostly husky with 1/8 Pom and 1/8 rat terrier).
I'm pretty sure my dog would hide behind me if an intruder came in. The one time she was scared of some one (a kid and I have no idea why) she hid behind me while barking at him. And the very few times she's gotten spooked in the house (by who knows what) she runs to the opposite corner of whatever direction she is focusing her attention on.
And yeah, raspberry to all you talking about ferocious pit bulls. They are overall in general sweet dogs and many don't have a mean bone in their body. Hell my dog usually ends up being a little too bullyish with them (mine is mostly husky with 1/8 Pom and 1/8 rat terrier).
I'm pretty sure my dog would hide behind me if an intruder came in. The one time she was scared of some one (a kid and I have no idea why) she hid behind me while barking at him. And the very few times she's gotten spooked in the house (by who knows what) she runs to the opposite corner of whatever direction she is focusing her attention on.
Lord no. I won't even sit down on anything but a bar stool at my friends house until his dog calms down. If i sit on the couch, he can reach my face and try to do that shit.
The face licking was too much.
But also I wonder how much of this is related to training - too much training I mean. If you train your dog to stop barking at strangers and to stay put, basically to remove their protective and possessive instincts they will be less likely to protect you in a situation like this.
But also I wonder how much of this is related to training - too much training I mean. If you train your dog to stop barking at strangers and to stay put, basically to remove their protective and possessive instincts they will be less likely to protect you in a situation like this.
Hmm couple thoughts:
-some dog breeds make better guard dogs than others. It could also boil down to the invididual dog, ie some are scaredy cats, some are brave, etc
-would dogs be able to discern from the owner's voice whether they're in actual distress or just pretending?
-the whole experiment seemed a little silly to me
-some dog breeds make better guard dogs than others. It could also boil down to the invididual dog, ie some are scaredy cats, some are brave, etc
-would dogs be able to discern from the owner's voice whether they're in actual distress or just pretending?
-the whole experiment seemed a little silly to me
I'm not sure the dogs were really buying the attacks. The first one looked scared. The second one looked curious but then when the owner yelled her name she jumped down like she thought he was scolding her. The one who was jumping up on the robber was wagging his tail like he thought he was playing.
I think a lot of has to do with how the owner reacts. If the owner cowers or runs from a threat then the dog will too. If the owner fights back then the dog is more likely to jump in.
I think a lot of has to do with how the owner reacts. If the owner cowers or runs from a threat then the dog will too. If the owner fights back then the dog is more likely to jump in.
When I had dogs growing up, I'd kiss'em on the forehead and stuff but that mouth shit is A-1 disgusto-barfo
Also, the only way my cat may defend my house during a robbery is if the robber showed up with another cat in tow.
Also, the only way my cat may defend my house during a robbery is if the robber showed up with another cat in tow.
What the fuck is wrong with Americans kissing their dogs or whatever? Every time I see a video about Americans and dogs, there's scenes of them kissing their dogs on the mouth, is that a cultural thing?
What if come in with a real schnauzer sausage as a gift/distraction?
Michael dabruso is fucking cool name is my takeaway.
And goddamn stop making out with your dogs people.
And goddamn stop making out with your dogs people.
You say that, but I have two dogs and two cats and I know one of the cats would absolutely wreck shop if somebody came in and meant us harm. He has defended the other cat from our dogs when he thought they might be hurting him, and he's even stood up to ME when I accidentally stepped on the other cat's paw, as well as this one time when I was "play wrestling" with the other cat and making noises sort of like you would make with a small child as if you were attacking but not really. Anyway, the defender cat literally let out a yowl and sunk his front claws into my back because he didn't know I was playing.
I'm telling you, he would fuck an intruder UP.
Also, we have two Australian Shepherds who would definitely have no problem biting an intruder.
Same. I have a Chocolate Lab and she sounds real mean when she hears a noise but as soon as any stranger comes in IT'S BELLY RUBS TIME!!!
My dog loves people, hates other dogs. I always wondered what she would do if she felt someone in our family was being threatened.
Last summer I was walking her before bed and this guy started following me, eventually stopping in front of me and staring at me in a menacing way. Everyone asked me what the dog did and I honestly can't say because I had all my focus on the asshole trying to threaten me. But I think she was watching the guy very intently, which is good, I guess.
Last summer I was walking her before bed and this guy started following me, eventually stopping in front of me and staring at me in a menacing way. Everyone asked me what the dog did and I honestly can't say because I had all my focus on the asshole trying to threaten me. But I think she was watching the guy very intently, which is good, I guess.
You must have these full on make-on session with your dog huh. Anyway, not that I remember. Post a link if I said it, I'll wait. If you don't find anything, then I guess you'll be ok with making stuff up about you as well then.
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There are a surprising number of instances of cats protecting their owners/homes:
There is a great one of a cat protecting an autistic kid from a dog attack.
#TeamDoggoKisses
I would rather get kisses from my dog post ass-licking than touch your phone covered in shit molecules.
I would rather get kisses from my dog post ass-licking than touch your phone covered in shit molecules.
Also the dog kisses are gross. I love my two dogs like children but I never let them lick my face like that, and that goes tenfold for my mouth.
Really? My miniature schnauzer would let anyone in. But keep barking until he got pets.
My dog would just beg for treats and start licking faces.
I have protected my dog more from other people and other dogs than the other way around, that's for sure.
I have protected my dog more from other people and other dogs than the other way around, that's for sure.
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Yeah that's probably the only takeaway here.
Small dogs gonna developer small dog syndrome. Rather than be pissed off when small dogs jump on them, people usually laugh and pet them.
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Oh god no.
To be fair, our one mini was attacked by a German Shepard a year or so ago. Ever since then, she's been a LOT more defensive of my wife and I.
E: Worth adding that our male, who is a year younger, picked up similar habits because the female is the alpha in our home. It's very interesting to see how they are around strangers versus my wife and I.
