Dogs that feel comfortable in the cold are more suitable for guarding a private home. Dogs of this category can also be taken to guard an apartment, but here you will have to put up with the pet’s shedding fur.

So, a German shepherd is perfect for guarding a private home. This is a universal option that is equally good for both outdoor and indoor security. It lends itself well to training, remembers learned commands for a long time, and is moderately tolerant of. He is an excellent defender. Able to single-handedly cope with a gang of robbers. The dog is very active and therefore requires constant physical activity.

Giant Schnauzers are fearless and formidable guardians. They are well trained, affectionate to their owners, and love. They are active and love to frolic with their owner. In order for a dog to direct its energy in a positive direction, it must be physically exhausted to the maximum.

The largest breed is the Shepherd. These are physically very strong individuals. They are distinguished by their loyalty to their owner and patience with children's antics. Does not require long walks. To keep your pet physically fit, 1 hour of walking a day is enough.

The Moscow Watchdog can be described as a fearless, strong, loyal dog. It is difficult to train. But as a result, you manage to get an obedient and reliable defender. Like Caucasians, they do not require long walks.

The best dog breeds for apartment security

To protect your apartment, it is better to get dogs of other breeds. Of course, you can also take them into a private yard, but in winter you will have to bring them indoors.

In a family with children, you can get a boxer. He is extremely friendly towards children. The dog is well trained, active, and an excellent protector. Requires constant physical activity.

Loves children and Cane Corso dogs. They are a little stubborn, but very smart and insightful animals. They become attached to one person, but protect the whole family.

Rottweilers become fearless and fierce defenders. Puppies do not gain height for a long time, but over time, with proper nutrition and physical activity, they take their toll. In order for a puppy to become an obedient dog, he needs serious training.

The Doberman can become a fearless bodyguard with instant reaction and amazing strength. Training a representative of this breed must be done promptly and seriously. With proper upbringing, it turns out to be an excellent guard, obeying the will of its owner.

Thus, no matter what breed of dog is chosen as a bodyguard, the process of education and training should be approached responsibly. In order for an animal to follow the owner’s commands and cope well with its duties, it must undergo obedience and protection courses.

The territory of any state is determined by its borders. The total length of Latvia's land border is 1,862 km, and its security is protected by the State Border Guard of the Republic of Latvia, where dogs also serve alongside courageous border guards.
The Border Patrol has an average of 120 service dogs. To be fair, we note that another 130 four-legged assistants serve in the police, customs, National Armed Forces and prison security service. Dogs are also used in small numbers on the external border of Latvia - at the airport and seaports. The tailed guards are trained at the canine center of the Rezekne College of the State Border Guard, and dog handlers also receive appropriate training here.
On the eve of the national holiday, Latvian Independence Day, “PR” visited the canine handlers of the GPO College and talked about the faithful assistants of the border guard personnel - service dogs - with the head of the Canine Service, Uldis Barkans:
- The cynological center of the Rezekne State Pedagogical College is the only one of its kind in Latvia, where dog handlers and service dogs are trained. The center's staff (canine trainers) have developed specific programs and training plans and are also involved in breeding work. Initially, the center was created for the border service, at the moment we cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in Latvia, train their dog handlers, and provide basic theoretical training. There are institutions that send their dog handlers to us for specialized training, for example, we conduct advanced training courses for dog handlers from the National Armed Forces in the specialization “search for explosives.” The training of dogs depends on the purpose for which they will be used.

Four-legged patrol

Are there all-round dogs?
- In principle, it is possible to train such a dog, but we practice narrow specialization of training, since the result will be much better. Each service dog has its own specific specialization. One dog is trained to search for a person by smell - looking for a trace, the person himself or objects that the person has lost or hidden. The second specialization is the search for the smell of narcotic substances, the third is the search for the smell of explosives and everything connected with them (explosives, weapons, ammunition, etc.). There is a separate specialization of dogs trained to apprehend offenders. There are services that require dogs trained in the specializations of “searching for tobacco and tobacco products” and “searching for banknotes.” Working dogs are trained to smell certain smells.
- Mostly in the center there are German and Belgian shepherds, what is the advantage of these breeds?
- Historically, the German Shepherd is an excellent service dog, which has been used in government services and institutions in many countries for more than 100 years. The advantages of this breed are that they are easy to train, hardy, which is important during long patrols or bad weather conditions (cold and hot), and resistant to stress. These are quite large dogs, which allows them to be used to protect the dog handler himself, because a small dog trained to search for drugs does not produce the desired psychological effect on the offender, unlike a large one. It is more convenient to use a German Shepherd on the “green” border during long-term patrols, to follow the scent. The Belgian Shepherd has fewer health problems and is more active.
- What is the work of a nursery?
- Puppies are raised in the nursery, there are breeding bitches that are used to renew the gene pool of the breed, a maternity ward, and a “kindergarten” for puppies. If necessary, a veterinarian arrives.

Work it out to the fullest

Are the dogs on state support?
- Considerable amounts of money are spent on the training and maintenance of service dogs; they are allocated approximately 2.5 euros per day for food, necessary equipment (leashes, motivational items, everything necessary for training), and veterinary support if necessary.
- What economic effect do service dogs bring?
- If a dog finds, for example, a lost child or an old person, how can you determine how much it is worth? I think if a dog helps find at least one person in its entire life, it will already pay for itself. If the dog finds drugs, he breaks the criminal chain of their distribution, thereby saving the life of a person who could have been hooked on them. And cigarette smuggling is a crime directly related to the country’s economy and non-payment of taxes. Every year, with the help of sniffer dogs, several million cigarettes are found and seized from illegal circulation, which is tens of thousands of euros that could have gone past the state treasury.
- Have there been any heroic dogs during your practice?
- I can’t definitely say that a particular dog is a hero, since dogs and dog handlers are very different. There are dog handlers who have never done anything heroic with their dogs during their entire service; they honestly performed their duty, put their souls into their work, and such people also deserve gratitude and praise. It happens that a dog handler works with a dog in a place where nothing happens. But maybe it’s precisely because he and the dog are there that it’s quiet and peaceful there? Offenders know this and are afraid! Sometimes a hero becomes a person who is simply lucky, he was in the right place at the right time and received a medal.

Full partners

How many dog ​​handlers and dogs have been trained over the 17 years of operation of the center?
- On average, we train 200 dog handlers and the same number of dogs per year.
- Does a dog handler select a dog to suit his character? And is it necessary to take into account the animal’s temperament in order to create a friendly tandem?
- If possible, we take it into account, but since we are in a service where there are puppies and dog handlers, this happens quite rarely. Sometimes during the training process there is no mutual understanding between the dog handler and the dog; this happens when the dog handler does not have enough experience with a strong dog, which is both easy and difficult to work with. It’s difficult because it can subjugate a person. It is easier for an experienced dog handler to work with a strong dog and achieve quality results.
- How do you become dog handlers in the border service?
- You need to complete one year of study at our college and become a border guard, and then write a statement about your desire to serve as a dog handler. Then, within five weeks, the border guard undergoes training, receives basic training as a dog handler, a puppy, and begins training with him. Training from the moment you receive a puppy until you can go to the border with it takes approximately 2 years. For example, the customs service buys adult one-year-old dogs that have completed basic training, then this process takes less time. You can’t take a dog that’s been chained for a year and start working with it, nothing will work. Therefore, dog training is expensive, since a large amount of money and human effort is invested in it.
- How many dog ​​handlers work at the center?
- At the moment there are 12 dog handlers, 7 of them are engaged in training, 3 are engaged in breeding work. As necessary, they take part in operational activities and cooperate in the field of law enforcement with other law enforcement agencies when enhanced security is needed at the border. Each instructor of the center works with his own dog, it is also used in breeding work, the second task is that the instructors study on these dogs, they need to prepare it for a certain specialization and pass exams.
Service dogs retire at the age of 8-10 years. The dog is considered the property of the state, and the dog handler cannot just take it for himself; there is a certain procedure for this.

Nose direction finder

In conclusion, what is a dog's nose?
- A sensitive nose is a dog’s main weapon, it is unique, so it must be protected and its sense of smell must be developed. A dog can be trained to find any smell, even to recognize cancer cells in the body when a person is approaching epilepsy. A dog's olfactory sensitivity is hundreds of times greater than a human's sensitivity to odors. A dog can be taught to detect any smell that exists on earth. That is why they are such indispensable assistants in the difficult border service.
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Security dogs increasingly began to appear not only in private homes and businesses, but also in city apartments. They are famous not only for their suspicion of strangers, but also for their devotion to their owner, physically developed body, good character, and obedience. Therefore, there will be no problems with training them and keeping them at home with children. Guard dog breeds are created to protect the owner and the home, so they are capable of getting into fights not only with other animals, but also with people.

It is important that the dog strictly follows your commands and is controllable. Interestingly, shepherds (German or Belgian) are considered the best guard dogs. They are medium-sized, versatile, good with children and quick to learn.

Most watchdogs are known for their reserved, kind and peaceful nature. They are attached to their owner, but become aggressive and suspicious when in contact with an attacker.

Giant guard dogs

Advantages:

• unpretentious in living conditions, easily tolerates cold;
• not aggressive.

Flaws:

• wool requires care.

• Height – up to 70 cm
• Weight – 50 kg

The ability of dogs to guard depends primarily on pedigree and genetic factors. Therefore, when choosing a guard puppy, you need to ask how these qualities are developed in its parents.

But when raising a security guard, education and proper training play an important role. Such dogs should have minimal contact with strangers so that they listen only to their owner. She should not allow herself to be petted, and when she tries to do this, she usually moves her head away or shows her teeth.

How to choose the right security guard? What should you pay attention to? Is training skill important? Below is a brief overview and instructions for choosing the right breed.

Sentinels

The best guard dogs for a country house or apartment are those that are ready to start a fight with any number of rivals that threaten the owner. Sometimes this happens at the will of the owner, and sometimes the dog assesses the situation himself. Moreover, the size of the dog does not matter. The main deciding factor is presence of muscle mass, body constitution, character and temperament.

The Staffordshire Terrier is smaller than the Retriever, but physically superior in all respects. It is also worth paying attention to the conditions of detention, because capricious dogs will be distracted from work in every possible way if they do not receive all the necessary conditions. Some breeds can only be trained to guard and serve if trained by a professional dog handler.

IMPORTANT! For any dog, the family is its own pack, and outside groups of dogs, and other dog groups are another pack. He perceives the owner as a leader and obeys him. Sometimes a dog may perceive the entire family as comrades, without a clear hierarchy.

It is very important that the dog distinguishes strangers from family friends or social service workers (postman, janitor, policeman) and does not attack them. Remember that if a dog is too friendly, it will obey everyone, and this cannot be allowed, because then its protective functions will be suppressed.

Large

The largest and best guard dogs for the home:

Cane Corso

Italian breed, which is a national treasure. This breed was officially declared only a couple of years ago. Not long before this, the breed was on the verge of extinction, but now the situation has returned to normal.

The Cane Corso's relatives were Molossian dogs that lived in Ancient Rome. They descended from the mastiff-shaped dogs of the Etruscans, the Macedonian dogs and the war dogs of the Persians and Carthaginians. For more than 1000 years they have served and protected man.

This is evidenced by the name of the breed. The word “cane” is translated from Italian as “dog”, and “corso” means guard.

Italian dog breeders combined the following properties in one breed:

• Submission;
• Honor;
• Strength;
• Determination;
• Athleticism;
• Speed.

The dog is not afraid of any task, be it protecting the area or hunting a bear.

The future of the breed was under threat during the fall of Rome, where primitive selection was carried out. After the collapse of the empire, the breeding of dogs of this breed began to be chaotic and unscientific. The frequency of stillbirths increased because ordinary people did not have the necessary knowledge.

The Cane Corso was used for protection and maintenance in rural settlements, therefore, as society transitioned from agricultural to industrial, the demand for the breed decreased

Interesting facts! The ancestors of the Cane Corso were gladiator dogs who fought in mortal combat against bears and lions.

In Europe, the Cane Corso is used to guard elite boutiques and jewelry stores. Prestigious and beautiful, and, at the same time, dangerous and strong breed. It has well-developed muscles, a proud figure, and a wide chest. Height at the withers is 70 cm for males and 55-60 cm for females. Average weight 45 kg. The head is large and heavy, the jaws are powerful enough to snap bones in flight.

Appearance evokes fear and respect. A serious expression on the face indicates to others who is in charge here. Representatives of the breed clearly distinguish between the owner, his family and strangers. Loves children and willingly plays with them. With proper training and adaptation, he will become friends with a cat if there is one in the house. Unpretentious to food and environmental conditions

Airedale

He is called the king of terriers. He received this title due to the fact that he is the largest representative among the representatives of this group. The breed was bred in the Aire Valley, located in Yorkshire. It was bred to hunt otters and river rats. These dogs have long, curly hair that hides powerful muscles. Endurance and strength, honor and courage are combined in this amazing breed.

During the First World War, a dog named Jack was recognized as the best signalman. This “private” carried messages to headquarters even from the most dangerous shooting ranges. He was not afraid of explosions and gunfire, for which he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Valor.

At the moment, the breed is extremely rare, and it is difficult to get it and it is extremely expensive, however, it can serve as an excellent guard and companion for you and your children. Unpretentious to frequent walks - once a week is enough. If the weather is bad outside or you are not in the mood, the dog will definitely feel it and will not insist.

Dogue de Bordeaux

The main difference is its strong grip, which will stop any robber or attacker. In 1896, veterinarian Pierre Mengem published a short book on the Dogue de Bordeaux, standardizing the breed. Characteristic features are a large skull, a round muzzle, and limbs of medium length. Height is about 60 cm, weight is 40-50 kg.

The character is wayward, sometimes arrogant. Nevertheless, loves children very much, considers them his peers, obeys the owner and his family. Loves to chase cats and gets along well with other dogs. Adaptation to new conditions occurs easily and quickly.

Doberman

Friedrich Louis Doberman, creator of this unique breed. He lived in Germany and worked as a tax inspector and a policeman at night. It is easy to guess that not everyone wanted to repay the debt, and Mr. Doberman had to think about how to increase work efficiency and protect himself from aggressive debtors.

In his free time, the policeman visited a shelter for stray dogs, but could not find the right combination of speed, strength, endurance and size. Then he decided to act independently and gave birth to this special breed.

The dog's height is quite high - from 80 cm, weight - 50-60 kg. The character is aristocratic, but only in relation to strangers. Very easy to train. Loves active games, walks, jogging, adores children. Doesn't attack cats, if you wean him from it in childhood.

Bullmastiff

A compact, stocky dog ​​with impressive muscle mass. He has average speed and maneuverability in everyday life, but as soon as an extreme situation arises, he without hesitation mobilizes all resources to fight strangers. The weight of the individual is about 60 kg, height at the withers is 40-50 cm.

Does not like cats or other dogs, but is neutral towards children. He doesn’t really like to play, but if you want to turn him on, he won’t refuse. It adapts poorly to a new environment, and to speed up the process you will need the help of a trainer or the moral support of the owner.

Rottweiler

There is still debate about the real homeland of this breed, but most are inclined to believe that it is Egypt. There she was involved in herding livestock, protecting farms and politicians, as well as transporting letters and parcels. The dog's height is 60 cm at the withers, weight is 70 kg. A massive beast that will obey only its owner.

He is very easy to train and loves children; he can give little ones rides on his back. Unpretentious to environmental conditions, it can live both in an apartment and in a private house. Doesn't bark at cats or chase cars. He is friendly towards other dogs.

Separately, it is worth noting these two breeds, which are beyond competition.

Moscow watchdog

A dog breed that has been considered one of the most popular among Russian dog handlers for 60 years. Large and powerful dimensions, which are combined with a good character and loyalty to the trainer.

Caucasian Shepherd

The Caucasian Shepherd is suitable for those who want to have a responsible guard, and at the same time. Such dogs become strongly attached to the family and all its members, love children and, with proper upbringing, do not attack pets.

Average

Which medium-sized guard dogs would be best for protecting a private home:

Boxer

A German fighting breed, which is distinguished by its charismatic appearance, athletic and muscular physique, and kind character. Easily fits into families or work teams, intuitively senses people with bad intentions. He loves children, but it takes a little effort to get him into the game.

Chases wild cats and doesn't particularly like domestic cats. At the slightest threat to the owner or his family, he rushes to defense, but does not attack as a last resort, as if biding his time. As practice shows, when you see such a dog, thoughts of attack immediately disappear. Despite its impressive muscle mass, the dog can develop high speed. At the same time, the dog is very funny and goofy with his loved ones.

Australian Shepherd

Something between a hyena and a husky. A very unusual breed, with protruding ears. The color is most often light, but there are also white or black and white options. Very friendly and calm towards other dogs and children. Doesn't like cats, but will make friends with a house cat. He is reluctant to learn commands and often reduces the learning process to a regular game.

He loves to go for walks, sometimes he breaks into the street himself. Does not require special nutrition, except that it loves fish and seafood. A good choice for those who lead an active lifestyle and walk a lot. This breed will be an excellent hunting or fishing companion, and will also serve as a nanny for your children.

Giant Schnauzer

The energy from this breed is in full swing every minute. If you are an active person, then this is a faithful and kind guard who loves children. He subtly senses the owner’s mood and does not insist on a walk if he sees that he is not in the mood.

An interesting fact is that only representatives of this breed have unique facial expressions that are very similar to human emotions. Even after a small offense, the dog feels guilty and tries to make amends for it. Does not attack domestic animals, but does not tolerate stray cats.

Chongqing

A breed from China that combines the features of a French bulldog and a pit bull. The dog is smooth-haired, the color is brown, red, brown. The character is wayward, but compromising, it can make concessions so as not to spoil relations with the owners and their environment.

Does not require a special diet or too frequent physical activity. The minimum is walks three times a week. He is not interested in street cats, but he can have a great quarrel with domestic cats. Sees children as friends or brothers, does not attack unless provoked. He loves training and willingly learns new commands. Doesn't make noise at night and maintains discipline.

Shar Pei

Another visitor from China, with characteristic features - small, deep-set eyes and wrinkled, folded skin. The structure of the body is very powerful; considerable muscle mass is hidden under the folds. The character is calm, but to some extent arrogant.

The dog does not recognize everyone, you need to earn its respect so that it opens up and trusts you. Any food is suitable, because this breed is omnivorous. The only rule is less sweets. As for training, he shows miracles of logic, memory and learning speed. He loves cats and children, but in a conflict situation he shows his character.

Shar Pei, despite many disputes, is an excellent guard; if you are in danger, then Shar Pei will fight until his last breath!

Samoyed Laika (Samoyed)

A small fluffy animal that can protect your sleep and peace of mind. Very active and fast, he spent most of his history hunting. Can tolerate any climatic conditions. He eats only meat and does not like sweets.

He has a very positive attitude towards children and loves to play. Learns commands quickly and unquestioningly. Doesn't chase cats and is very friendly with other dogs. Nevertheless, he distinguishes well between “friends” and “strangers”, barks only when there is a real threat. Doesn't attack without a command unless you touch him first. Loves walks and active games in the fresh air.

Little ones

What small dogs are best for home guarding?

Ridgeback

The birthplace of this breed is South Africa. Primitive tribes needed an ally in hunting for game and other everyday matters. This dog also showed itself well as a guard, because it could not sleep for several nights in a row.

At the moment, the dog lives in many families, where it finds understanding and love, and in return gives its protection and courage. A small and unpretentious breed. A very adaptive dog, he easily tolerates changes in environment and climate. He starts games with the children and maintains a friendly atmosphere in the family. Sometimes he likes to bark at night, but in conditions of silence and poor lighting, a process worked out by evolution is activated when you need to monitor the situation around you, without making noise, so as not to attract wild animals.

Dachshund

Yes, yes, don't be surprised! A small guard dog with a great watch character. A true hunter and guard who served and protected man for more than one generation. Adaptation and getting used to new conditions is extremely difficult, because the dog is mischievous and can bite, so it is better to take puppies so that they get used to discipline and order from an early age.

Inside every dachshund lives a huge bull terrier. A dachshund will tear anyone and everyone apart for its owner, and besides, these dogs have a well-developed sense of ownership. You don’t even have to teach your dachshund the “guard” command; it will do it without your prompting. You can safely leave the dachshund next to your suitcase or bag, and he will not let anyone near him except you. The Dachshund does not feel jealous of children and tries to spend a lot of time near the baby, ensuring his safety.

You can safely go to work, leaving your dachshund alone at home. She will proudly carry out her post, and even if a criminal tries to break down the door and take valuables out of the house, then an unpleasant surprise awaits him in the face of an angry dachshund. Any criminal will run away with his heels shining!

The diet should be predominantly protein, with a small proportion of cereals and vegetables. Dachshunds need physical activity every day. This is a restless dog that will destroy the whole apartment if you make it bored. Relationships with children also need to be built brick by brick. Relationships with cats and other animals are just as tense, although there are exceptions when the dachshund is neutral towards other pets.

Miniature Pinscher

Of course, the smallest purebred dog of their guard class and its name: pinscher. The miniature pinscher (miniature pinscher) is often called a miniature Doberman, but this is not true. This happened because of the courage, perseverance, and bravery of the representatives of these breeds. Its compact size did not prevent it from gaining love and adoration among dog handlers around the world for its responsibility and protective qualities.

A very energetic and fearless breed with an extravagant gait. Height at the withers is only 30 cm, weight is about 15-20 kg. It is difficult to adapt to new conditions, which means you need to create the most friendly atmosphere possible so that the dog quickly joins the team. Neutral towards cats, children and other dogs. He listens only to the owner, and he, as a rule, is alone. In the absence of activity, he finds something to occupy himself with, but he cannot stand isolation and lack of communication.

Beagle

Miniature short-haired guard with cute floppy ears. The color is most often white-gray-brown. The muzzle is expressive, the eyes are emphasized. It has well-developed, sculpted muscles that grow from any physical activity.

He grew at the withers - 35-40 cm, weight - up to 30 kg. A very active but reserved dog. Never barks at passers-by or cats. Treats other dogs well and politely, makes contact easily. Protects the territory responsibly, but is distracted by extraneous factors.

French bulldog

And again, put aside your surprise! In accordance with the breed classification adopted by the FCI, the French bulldog belongs to the protection group and consists in the subgroup of small format fighting dogs.

Bulldogs are very brave dogs with good reactions and are easy to train. But due to the fact that most “Frenchies” are individualists, they are sometimes aggressive towards other animals.

The French Bulldog, thanks to its love of games and the constant need to take care of someone, is especially suitable as a companion for children and as a companion for the elderly.

A compact, “pumped up” dog that can provide reliable protection. Loves children and pets and is easy to train. He doesn’t adapt to new conditions very quickly, but if you make a little effort (spend more time with him, play with him, feed him treats), the process will go faster.

The character is calm, but can sometimes be harmful if you deprive her of communication with family members or other dogs. Sometimes he likes to bark out the window. Snores at night.

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Conclusion

The main rule when choosing is a feeling of contact with the dog. If you have installed it, then no matter what breed and degree of training your pet is, be sure that he will make contact with you. Pay more attention at first so that the dog understands that he is not just a “security worker”, but a full-fledged member of the family.

Which dog did you choose for this purpose? Found at a shelter or bought a puppy? How did she adapt? What problems arose during your first walks and games together? How did you get in touch with children? Share photos and impressions in the comments.

Have you decided to buy a guard dog? What will she do?

This is not an idle question. Many people, when getting a guard dog, have many misconceptions about the legal basis of protection, the possibilities of actually countering attacks on their property, themselves, their family, and the real capabilities of guard dogs.

Many people have the idea that a good guard dog, at the command of the owner, pounces on the intruder, he falls flat on the ground face down, hands behind his head, and the dog, with a sense of accomplishment, sits next to him and waits for a medal. This misconception was facilitated by many years of propaganda of the No. 1 breed - the German Shepherd in cinema, literature, and now on the Internet. In fact, this propaganda further misled the population and distracted people from optimally organizing the protection of their homes with the help of dogs.

First of all, it should be noted that the German Shepherd, like the Eastern European, is a working dog (see breed standards). Many people, upon hearing this statement from us, simply freeze in bewilderment. They don’t understand that these are two big differences. Some begin to give examples that they or someone else had a German Shepherd who was an excellent guard. We don't argue. Let's just make an analogy. A man comes to a hardware store and says: “I need to grind coffee beans.” The seller offers him a powerful, reliable and inexpensive coffee grinder. The buyer objects: - No, I want to buy a meat grinder or food processor to grind coffee beans.

Of course, if you work hard and make some design changes, you can grind coffee with a meat grinder. If you have money, if you want, then instead of a coffee grinder for 500 rubles. you can buy a food processor for 10,000 rubles. Perhaps its functions include grinding coffee. You can use a KAMAZ to taxi along the city streets or transport bricks and boards in a Zhiguli. But these are not optimal solutions to a simple problem.

E If the task is to organize security with a dog, then the simplest solution is to take a puppy- Caucasian or Central Asian Shepherd. Betterthan these breeds do not exist in nature.

Many people are starting to argue that they are powerful, dangerous, etc. dogs and they can’t handle them. And here a blatant misconception appears. People believe that they cannot cope with representatives of the ancient aboriginal dog breeds, which for centuries lived in large multi-structured families and provided their protection. And with the German Shepherd, bred in totalitarian militaristic Germany for the army, prisons and camps over a period of just over a hundred years, or with the East European Shepherd, bred in Stalin's paramilitary kennels for the Soviet army and Soviet camps over 60-70 years, an inexperienced dog breeder can cope easily. Many people think that they can send their dog to a “school” and in 2-3 months the instructors will put into it a “program” of protection actions. Or are you ready to pay for longer training for tens of thousands of rubles per month??? Can you imagine how many options criminals can take to encroach on your property, housing, and life??? Can you write down, at least approximately, a scenario of counteractions that can be taken??? I assure you - there can be hundreds of options for illegal actions, in terms of time, number of participants, tools, weapons, vehicles, etc. Not a single instructor, not a single service dog can prepare for optimal counteraction in an unpredictable situation. Therefore, you need to decide - What is security with a dog?

Russian legislation does not provide for protection, defence, and even more so an attack on another person (even for the purposes of security or self-defense) with the help of a dog. Therefore, the use and even training of a dog for these purposes by a private person is illegal. If your dog bites a person who you think is a criminal, this will be causing bodily harm to the person. You will be held accountable for this in court. Most likely, the bitten person will not have time to steal anything or injure anyone and will claim that he came in to ask for a drink of water or was “looking for the entrance to the library.” And if it turns out that you specifically trained the dog to attack a person, then this will be an aggravating circumstance and the application of a more serious article - Deliberate, intentional harm to human health! And this is clearly a criminal matter. And you will not be the victim, but the accused. And as long as the litigation continues, your territory and your family will be vulnerable.

The Weapons Law stipulates how and when a person can use them for self-defense. And then, the use of weapons is very problematic, if only because, according to Russian law, they must be stored in a safe, unloaded. And it can be used in cases of obvious threat. And even when applied precisely in such cases, as a rule, it results in long legal battles and often real or suspended sentences against the person defending himself. The use of dogs for security and defense is not provided for by law at all.

Therefore, before buying a puppy, you still need to think carefully - as an adult, what will he do?

1. A guard dog is first and foremost security alarm. The peculiarities of the guard dog's sense organs, the peculiarities of its physiology and psyche allow it to be at work 24 hours a day, in any weather, throughout its life. Not in an enclosure at all! And in a protected area. Even if it’s on a chain or, better yet, on a block. A guard dog must have a range of sound signals, levels, and types of barking, with the help of which it notifies the owner about what is happening in the territory. To choose the degree of response, the dog must recognize the situation and adequately identify it. The level of these signals must be clear to the owner and prompt him to react to these signals. Just look out the window, make sure that a cyclist is passing by, calmly go out to the gate to meet friends, or put all the necessary means on alert if there are any fears of increased danger. Unreasonable barking and inadequate response to surrounding events and phenomena disorient the owner, reduce his vigilance and ultimately can be used by intruders.

Oddly enough, not only the big Caucasian and Central Asian shepherd dogs, but also Spitz dogs, even the smallest of them - the Pomeranian miniature spitz, do an excellent job of this security function. And no wonder. After all, they are also guard dogs!

2. A guard dog, with its appearance, its barking, its behavior, prevents intruders from entering the territory. She meets people who have reason to come into contact with the owner, all strangers, friends, people who come on business and other visitors at the border of the territory (at the gate, at the gate...) and warns the owner. Gives him the opportunity to prepare for the meeting of “guests”. It prevents unexpected and unprepared meetings at the doorstep, in the house or from around the corner (with a crowbar on the head). The dog will eliminate unnecessary entry into all “holes”, both people and other animals. And for this, she needs access to at least the boundaries of the site (or the border of the most likely penetration into the site). And of course, the authoritative appearance and “serious, businesslike” behavior of Caucasian and Central Asian shepherd dogs is most suitable for this function.

3. If illegal actions occur on the territory, an encroachment on the owner’s property, his family and himself, the guard dog distracts, draws the attention of intruders, takes the blow, thereby giving the owner the opportunity to take legal countermeasures - use self-defense weapons (get it out of the safe, charge it, make it ready for use), use means of communication (call the police or reinforcements), use means of recording (video recorders, cameras, cameras, voice recorders...). If it is necessary to use a weapon of self-defense, the dog makes it possible to “decompose” the targets, allows the owner to use several types of weapons, operate them depending on the situation, reload them, and will not allow attackers to take the weapon away from the owner.

A guard dog should not detain anyone. This cannot and should not be done by a person, the owner of a dog. Only authorized special bodies and their representatives have the right to do this.

But a dog can (and this is natural) bite vulnerable parts of the body (tendons, wrists, legs, buttocks...) of an attacker, causing damage to him, reducing his combat effectiveness and aggressive activity. At the same time, it must maintain its combat effectiveness and track all possible opponents. Recoiling after inflicting bites is not a manifestation of the cowardice of a guard dog, but is self-preservation, preparation for a new attack.

This is precisely the main task of a guard dog.

The Caucasian and Central Asian Shepherd Dog performs all these actions perfectly, even without undergoing special training. Although, special training is not superfluous for any dog. A wide range of security qualities, a high degree of independence, a variety of schemes for countering “strangers”, the ability to work alone, coordinated in a group of fellow tribesmen or with a person - this is the genetically specified program of guard dogs (Caucasian and Central Asian Shepherd Dogs). If they live and are raised in an adequate family, by adequate owners. But those imprisoned in an enclosure do not bark for days like “ZeKs”. From puppyhood, the owner should assume that his pet will soon have to show his protective qualities. And therefore he must prepare the dog physically, morally and mentally for this. If a dog shows signs of cowardice, uncertainty, and caution towards strangers, then this must be promptly monitored and corrected. You especially need to pay attention to this from 4-5 months. and up to 1.5 years. Independently, with the help of a specialist, in individual work with a dog, in work on the site, with defendants and other dogs. A sufficient degree of freedom, a broad outlook (literally and figuratively), socialization of the dog, high activity that promotes the development of physical strength, speed and coordination of movements, various contacts with other dogs (play or combat sparring) and various people (under the control of the owner) + good, kind relationships with all family members, clearly defined requirements for maintaining order, understanding of basic commands are sufficient reasons to be sure that the dog will not disappoint the owner in a critical situation.