About ten years ago I came home from work to find the molding on my front door ripped off and all the blinds in my house were destroyed. At that time I had an Amstaff who was heavily inbred and wasn’t quite right between the ears. He was a high drive, destructive, compulsive, man biter, but above all he was loyal beyond words. Initially, I was pissed thinking Bo tore up the house again due to his separation anxiety. Turns out the neighbors on both sides of me were burglarized that day. Bo was just looking to get busy and I couldn’t have been more proud of him.
We used to have a pug, a giant schnauzer, and a shepherd mix. The pug was always the first one to hear something unusual and start the rest barking. Even a small dog's warning bark can buy you precious seconds when you have to move fast to keep yourself safe.
Pugs were bred as guard dogs for Chinese soldiers actually. I have two. And their bark even sounds bigger than most small dogs I'd say. They do have a huge throat relative to their size lol.
I have a chihuahua he starts barking with a small bark then sets his brother the german shepard of and that is something that would make you think twice 🤣
When I have to leave wife and son, my mind is eased tremendously b/c I know there's a 120lb Cane Corso following them around every where they go in the house. Corso owner for life.
I had a European Dobermann. I never locked my backdoor and in the summer I kept the backdoor fully open so my dog could choose if he wanted to be in the house or roaming in the garden. He had a six sense about right and wrong. He was a great friend, guard dog and protection dog.
Our house was robbed while we were sleeping upstairs. The thief came in through the garage. At some point he tried the door to the house unfortunately it was open. The thief came in found keys on the bar stole my wife’s car and about $8000 of my tools. While my wife and I and our 15-year-old Jack Russell terrier slept upstairs. Now we have a Rocco he is a 11 -month-old Boerboel about 150 pounds. No one is going to come into the house without us inviting them! To distinguish friend from pho we have trained him to understand someone’s here to see you. If we say that he’s a happy boy. If we do not say that he is not happy about people coming to the house! He understands friends are here to see him. He is very intuitive and understands friend from pho. We are extremely happy with Rocco!!! Thank you. Robert
Way back when I was a kid one of our neighbors had a Blue Heeler. Great dog, loved kids, but also had a protective streak. One day some doofus came over the fence while the neighbor was gone and tried to get in the back door. He went back over that fence, literally, with a blue heeler attached to his ass. The guy who lived next door saw it after he was alerted by the ruckus and took off after the burglar with the dog still attached to his ass. Anytime the guy tried to hit or kick the dog, it just circled and stayed behind him. So here's this guy, in a field, 100 yards away from where he just left his fingerprints on a sliding glass door, spinning circles trying to get the heeler to let go. Meanwhile the heeler is tearing his pants off. We all got off the schoolbus in time to see the cops arresting a guy in his underwear with tears literally running down his face and the neighbor standing there with a shovel in his hand (first weapon he could grab on his way after the burglar) laughing his ass off. So yeah, dogs can absolutely deter crime. And provide much entertainment.
I have a heeler. Can confirm-they know who is supposed to be around and who isn't. They can pick up on a person's bad intentions. And they take their family's security pretty seriously! Heelers are not for everyone (they're a lot of dog) but after having one for many years I don't think I'll seek out any other breed.
The rest of the story was that they lifted his prints off the door and got him for a bunch of break ins. Bad day for burglar. Good day for Heelers. LOL
Every cop and every insurance agent will tell you that having ANY dog will significantly lower the odds of you being burgled. Or suffer a home invasion. Having a martial dog is even better of course.
Just got a Dogo Argentino puppy for protection of the home and family. He’s highly intelligent, easy to train and pretty alert. In the meantime my Aussie Shepherd mix is an AMAZING watchdog. Super vigilant about guarding the house at all hours. Has a deep, loud bark, and always lets me know when someone is approaching long before they get to my door. Definitely helps me sleep better at night knowing I have two great dogs looking out for us👍
I sleep really well with my Fila Brasileiro laying in his bed next to my. Whenever people come and knock at the door and they hear him they step back. The great thing about it is he is the most loving dog to me and his family.
Same! My newfie sounds like he'll tear someone's head off every time someone knocks but I never have to worry about him biting someone unwarranted. Great for strangers and critters on hikes too.
Another solid topic Zeke. As a retired NYPD dude I absolutely agree with dog ownership being a deterrent for burglars. We had tons of burglaries, I was hired in 1992 at 20yrs old, towards the end of the "crack era" so burglaries were at an all time high (maybe the pun is intended). People (victims) had all sorts of alarms and wondered "how did they get in", we woulkd say "they broke in, they don't care about alarms", by the time the alarm company alerts the Police Dept the perpos are already in the wind and on to the next one. Not one time did I respond to a burglary where the homeowners had a dog When I was a "new jack" my first purchase was an '88 Bronco immediately followed up by a Rottweiler, you know the deal. Years later I stumbled across some free dogs, stray pitbulls, the male I had 100% confidence in that he had my "six" covered, the female, haha not so much, total lover of every human she has met. She is still with me along with the new dude that is some kind of Frankensteinb bully mix. He got the crap kicked outta him so his confidence isn't where I like it but we are steadily building it up PS what's good bernie
Great video as always. I have a Rottweiler, Boerboel and Caucasian and have never had any security issues. And these are breeds that don't bark a lot unless there is something up. I fully concur - the simple sight of large guardian breeds, especially flock guardians does the trick in detering anyone with evil intentions.And when given the correct training, love and dedication its a no brainer as you get the most awesome companions!
I have four Dobies and two pugs. I feel like for being a small dog the pug has a somewhat of a bigger-dog sounding bark (not always like when they just want inside, they try to sound more cutesy). They do wear the same size collar as my Dobies lol. And believe it or not the pug was created as a guard dog for Chinese soldiers, small enough to fit in their sleeping bags. My pugs are highly attached to my side and defensive of me. If my dad tried to play fight with me he better not do it when my pug is around cuz he won't let it happen lol.
Please talk about how much WORK and lifestyle changes go in to owning a working dog that fits this description. I have a 145-150 lb Boerboel x Hound mix and it’s like raising an ALIEN not Lassie 👌🏻✅🛸👀..the level of commitment and lifestyle changes is probably beyond the average person ❤️
Your life will change once you have a dog. They require socialization to new and novelty things so they don’t develop fear aggression which can become a liability. Exercise them daily to keep their mind sharp. If you don’t have the time daily to give them- then you’re doing your dog a disservice.
My best guard dog was a brave little West Highland White Terrier named Charly. He never failed to defend us if we were in danger. Once, he scared off a would-be burglar who was trying to sneak in through the back porch. The guy was probably running away out of fear of being caught rather than fear of the dog, but Charly didn't know that. He felt so powerful afterwards. He pranced around for days. Another time he stopped a trespassing German shepherd from attacking our cat. This was a fight he never could have won, but he was not afraid.The other dog fortunately, did not want to fight. She left the cat alone from then on. Her alcoholic owners continued to let her trespass, so Charly's ability to make her behave was a lifesaver. I was so proud of him.
I agree having dogs is a great deterant to stop a criminal, I believe it kept me from getting broke in on where I use to live. I will always have a Pitty, Chow, or a French Masstiff. Great dogs and great deterants
I sleep well at nights knowing my rottweiler and belgian malinois is guarding our territory. I used to be scared every night after watching some horror movies and etc.. but after I got a Rottweiler and a Belgian Malinois I can watch a lot of spooky videos without being scared.
I lived in a high crime area with multiple large dogs for 12 plus years. Just about every house on my block had been burglarized. My house was never broken into in that time span! It is not a coincidence!
I live in a small rural community in Western Maryland. Have had and owned dogs of many breeds all my life. 20 years ago I was looking for a Bloodhound wanted a good hunting/tracking dog and still a loyal energetic dog when I go hiking and camping. That didn't happen. I stumbled apon a brand new 3 days old litter of Registered and healthy blood line of Great Danes for dirt cheep I mean dirt cheep. Talked to the breeder and visited every day. Took my absolute BFF home at 9 weeks old. I've been hooked on Danes ever since and will be for life! But to go along with your video here. The FedEx the UPS regular mail man and even the electric and water meter readers will not knock or step foot on my property. They will sit in the driveway and call me to make sure I am home or that my Dane is inside the house. All of them have met my Danes and know they are harmless. But the size and the window shaking bark they make scares everyone of them. Sametime 5 of my neighbors have been broken into and robbed in the past 10 yrs. They all ask why I haven't been. My neighbors ask why I never get robbed. I tell them straight get a big dog or several big dogs instead of little ankle biters or cats. Nobody wants to try thier luck with a 150 plus pound dog even if he is honestly friendly.
I don't remember if it was your channel or not, but someone on RUclips mentioned hounds making good guard dogs. And having a family that has downsized from mastiff-type dogs to hounds, I would have to agree. We currently have a lab/coonhound mix and the whole neighborhood knows when anything is going on in our house/yard. Not to mention most hounds are good size dogs, our mix weighs about 70 pounds, and a bloodhound can easily go over 100. I can speak from first hand experience just how painful their barks are, I can literally feel my eardrums vibrating every time I go into my parents' house and the dog is losing her mind because I'm home. Seen a few videos for small guard dogs and they always include beagles not because their going to tear a bad guy to bits (which would be an insurance nightmare) but because they are very loud fuzzy alarm.
My female Min~Pin is small, but she doesn’t know it. She can b vicious. If a stranger is invited in, she isn’t happy, & the guests are fearful. I’m amazed. Her noisy bark is welcome, as I live alone, she’s my alarm system. 👏
I totally agree with his video. A dog is the perfect deterrent. I currently have two dogs and eight year old pitbull mix and 11-month-old Doberman pincher.
So true dogs are so good at alerting us to the presence of strangers hanging around the property or trying to break in.I am so grateful for our three 🐕 dogs they take such good care of us our latest dog is s Bullterrier x he is very protective.Living in South Africa is lovely but we have a lot of crime so we really need our furry friends we have had a couple of attempted break ins so glad the dogs are in the house with us.🙏🐕
This is one of those matters where it's finding an appropriate deterrent. While a huge, territorial, obedient dog is going to be a bigger obstacle, it is also likely to occur a greater cost than projected burglary losses (depending on house value, location, etc.). It's probably the case that an astute, vocal dog is going to be enough to make your neighbors a better target (in most cases). However, if you've got a pricier house or contents the balance is going to shift to a more expensive, menacing dog. It's always a manner of judgement. For some people a S tier guard dog is going to be much more money than their likely losses to burglary. E.g. If I were living in a modest home in a crime haven, much beyond a spirited jack russel might be overkill
Do not under estimate them..LOL..I'm sure the true nature of the dog will take over if need be!:)SHOUT OUT from BELLA & SAMSON the ROTTIES & GRACIE the PITBULL!!!
I'm piking up my Boerboel puppy soon. In love with the breed. Wanted a calm, intelligent and trainable friend and companion and a reliable family protector that I could trust. Cane corso was second on my list but there is something about Boerboel, the way they think before they act, sense if you feel threatened and those natural abilities that I could totally rely on.
Nice work Zeke. On point also unless the bad guy knows the dog won't bite they will look for a easier target. I have two Presa's they care of things. Most people don't want a protection dog. Some people think if they have a certain breed the dog is going to automatically do all the fairy tales they've been told the breed dose. "WITH NO TRAINING" LOL!! Even though a lot people don't get it, I'm glad you try to explain the difference in having a protection dog, pet or guard dog. My advice to anyone that dose not know for a fact that their dog will protect them or not is don't advertise that weak link and let your dog or yourself get hurt because you put the dog in a situation it was not prepared for.
I have a 5 year old German Shepherd who does not enjoy unwanted visits. My dream breeds are Rottweilers and Cane corsos though. But I think I already learned, once a GSD owner, always one!
You are correct, even small dogs can be a deterrent to a burglar. We have a Papillion & a camera system that gives an audible alert when motion is detected. I have a video of someone trying to break-in to my car but when our dog started barking then the motion alert sounded, they ran away.
Awesome ! Nice perspective and data. I had an Akita for 14 years. I'm still thinking about the next one. Sometimes I think about a Kangal or an Alabai, but I haven't seen dogs from those breeds doing good protection work. Than I think more of the Presa or Fila, since I'm in Brasil. But I'm still studying...
As always, excellent video! We have a Mini Schnauzer. The moment someone places their big toe in our driveway he's barking like crazy. The closer they get to the house the more intense the barking and growling becomes. I ALWAYS know when my Amazon deliveries have arrived. He won't let up until the driver is completely out of sight. He's a little guy but you can't tell him that. lol!
Planning on getting an Australian shepherd. Literally just waiting on the landlords response lol I love the intelligence of the breed and the uniqueness the Merle gene brings to each coat. Also have decent odds of him being at least okay with my cats.
My Aussie mix is the absolute best watchdog I’ve ever had. She has a deep loud bark and lets me know when a person or animal is approaching long before they even get to the door.
I was g2 to get a giant schnauzer but my research lead me to reconsider Then I thought about getting a briard, but i don't want to brush the hair every day
Have a pup currently that's half English Mastiff and half European Great Dane and even at only 3 months he's already developed protective instincts and a monstrous bark
My aunt had a Pitbull and a German that would hang out with us as kids when we were at her house. My grandma had a Rottweiler I grew up with and she was awesome very territorial over me and the rest of the grandchildren. We love our big dogs! ❤
I have a german shepherd service dog. You'd think people would recognize a trained helper as non-dangerous, but the mere presence of a large dog makes people tread more carefully around my property and myself. I often have to walk outside and close the door behind me to sign for packages because the delivery person is uncomfortable getting close.
I have a 10-year-old, 15lb, poodle mutt mix and a 5-year-old Golden Retriever. The poodle 100% reliably barks when anyone comes in my yard - by foot or by car. And I mean anyone, even me and my kids. He usually gets the Golden barking and she has a deep, big dog, bark. That is all they'll ever do as far as security but it's invaluable to me and more reliable than any electronic system.
i have a one year old siberian husky that i’ve had since he was three months. a lot of people say they are non-territorial and not very protective but i haven’t found that to be the case with my boy. he’s standoffish and very alert. he has a full mask, defined eyebrows, and a darker pattern so he looks intimidating to strangers. we usually only get other husky owners or people familiar with the breed coming up to us. he does NOT like people he hasn’t been introduced to in our home. he will only approach them with the okay from me, which is probably the only time he cares about my opinion lol. i live alone, so he gives me and my family peace of mind.
I have an APBT and although I don't believe he would do much to guard an empty house, his bark and look are very imposing and when it comes to his family he is very protective and watchful. My last dog was a Boxer / Rhodesian Ridgeback and of all the dogs I have owned in my life, he was the most ready and capable dog when it came to being a home protector. He was 85 lbs of pure muscle and had the eyes that let you know he was always ready to handle business if called upon.
We have an Alpenhütehund (Alpine Shepherd) and he looks like a medium size German Shepherd with folded ears. As a shepherd breed from Germany, his temperament is also very similar to a GSD, very obedient with natural protection instincts.
100% agree. We have our CHI’s with bionic ears for the early warning system, and the DOB for the enforcement of the perimeter. I wouldn’t change a thing
I have Dogs because I love them..Always had them since I was a child..& yes I sleep better & feel more secure with my personal protection buddies around(it is the nature of any dog small or big too protect their loved ones & pack..Do not ever under estimate any breed of canine..SHOUT OUT from BELLA & SAMSON the ROTTIES & GRACIE the PITBULL😉
I’m sure we had burglars at the door last week. Our dogs (3 GSD 5, 5 and 3 years old) went all crazy. Nobody will EVER get in the house without my permission.Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
my grandpa always said about home defense, it doesn't have to look mean it just has to sound mean. my standard poodles all have had really intimidating barks, but they aren't mean and definitely dont look mean lol, but just their bark alone would make someone think twice about coming in there.
We have crossed a Swiss Mountain dog with a Pyrenees/Anatolian. We have four of the puppies from the three litters. Interesting fact, mom is super territorial and has raised her kids to act as a single unit when strangers come into our yard. She’s bitten our farrier and neighbor who entered our property without telling us. She doesn’t even have to do much but encourage her kids to move into action. That being said, these dogs are totally submissive to us. It’s been a pretty powerful deterrent. The guarding and protecting instinct is unreal.
Outside patrol dogs: Black Mouth Cur/ Mastiff, Great Dane Lab mix, Queensland Heeler/Pit Bull mix, Lab Australian Shepard mix, German Shepard Lab mix, Lab Pit Bull mix and Heinz 57 mix. Inside: Great Dane, 2 chihuahuas, Dachshund and a Catahoula/Australian Cattle dog. We don't have much uninvited company coming around.
The thing is your dog doesn't even need to bite or get aggressive. The best example is my friend's American bully. He used to live in one of the dangerous areas of our country where robberies were everyday things. But his 100lbs Amercian Bully was so muscular and dangerous looking that people crossed roads when he used to walk. His home never got robbed. The thing is Rambo (his bully breed) was extremely friendly even with strangers and would not make a good guard dog. But his appearance was more than enough to keep burglars away!
I wanted a red Tibetan Mastiff. However my finances weren't allowing for it. I've done all my research. Watched your video, read books, and spoke with several owners. Including the breeder Rick Eichhorn. However I am blessed to get the experience with the breed. I'm currently fostering 2 TM's both male. That were rescued from an abusive environment. They're coming along. The youngest of which has suffered the worse. He is coming along. The older one is making himself at home. I've chosen this breed after the research because of their independence yet loyalty to family. I live in an area with coyote, bobcat, and other wildlife. I love ❤ my fosters. Look forward to restoring a spirit of trust once again
Absolutely dogs deter thieves. I have a pitbull, and Burmese shepherd mix who watch my ranch for varmints, bears, bobcats coyotes and the two legged kind. Keep me safe 🤗
My male Chows are 70&80lbs and they terrify people with they’re bark. It’s very guttural and deeper than other dogs. No one can come on my property without them warning me!😄
This is why I'm looking into getting an Am. Akita soon. I've had JRTs as my first dogs, but they dont have that deterrence - as said in the video about smaller breeds - of a much larger dog with assertiveness to warn strangers they're not wanted here. In this society it's getting bad based on the numerous videos from doorbell cams & other house surveillances I've seen. These thieves make it off with valuables too & cant afford losing money or some item that holds sentimental value either, which makes me also want to consider getting a large, but agile & fast breed - I'm thinking a European Doberman to chase down those athletic thieves. Keep one dog in the back (the Akita), while one is inside or somewhere monitoring the front yard (European Doberman).
Our latest dog was a Ridgeback. He passed away some years ago. I am now getting close to retirement and we have been talking about if we should get a new dog. Both I and my partner do however now have some problems with arms and neck. Therefore a somewhat smaller dog may be a better match. We still would like the dog to have some deterant effect and in worst case, ability to protect. What do you think about breeds like the German Pinsher, the Standard Schnauser or Engilsh Staffordshire terrier? Do you have proposals for other breeds that would fit the bill?
I rescued a one year old female Rottie from the shelter 4 years ago and a one and a half year old male American Bully 18 months ago. Best most Intimidating alarm system on the Planet!
We have a Shar Pei and shes the best guard dog ive ever had. Truly only barks when there is something really going on and really observant. Also deterred a would be-robber when we were walking in the streets. The person was eyeing me too long and she caught on and stood her ground to give him the deathstare. Had other dogs that would bark at anything, even squirrels 50 meters away. Right now I know that if my dog barks I need to check it out.
100% it is. Saw a show interviewed 4 so called professional home burglars and they all agreed if they see a BEWARE of Dog sign they don't mess with those homes. Hence I've always owned one. We're Cane Corso de Noriega. See you ring side.
We have a 9 month old pit/English bull dog mix, who weighs 55 pounds. She’s very thick, and looks intimidating, but is a big baby, who wouldn’t hurt a fly. 😆
Cool video. I have an Olde English Bulldogge which, we got for their friendly personality with families. Also their over all better health than the English Bulldog.
I have two…a black lab, and a super mutt, consisting of 50% Doberman, and the remaining made up of staffie, rottie and boxer. Both are very protective and will not let anyone near the ladies in my house, unless I am around.
My beautiful amstaff passed away at 13 last year she was amazing security very protective and territorial, I now have a 1year old rott Hans who is over 50kgs he’s solid and huge, and is very intimidating to look at , territorial and alert he’s great security and only barks when he needs too !
I'm getting ready to get an Akita I love them because they are real protective of their family and surrounding areas, and they have that cat 🐯 like instinct about them and they're real aloof of strangers.
I love the Doberman but I worry about shedding because I’m allergic. Maybe a Black Russian terrier , but I’m a first time dog owner ? Any ideas, I need a protection dog
I've had people knock at my door... my dogs (Yorkie mix, APBT, Rott mix, and Cairn Terrier mix) go off... I open the door and the people are standing at the sidewalk. I believe my dogs have been a good deterrent.. My Yorkie mix goes bat poop crazy when someone is at the door. He stirs up the rest.
The Jack Russel mix we currently have is to small to be much more than an alarm. But sometimes I'm glad to have that alarm. And he provides the wife with company and comfort while I'm at work. Now if/when I get moved to the type place that I can have whatever kind of Dog I want,I'm considering a Rottweiler. I like the idea of a large imposing Dog that values it's owner and family. From what I've read they have Protective instincts so they will at least bark and maybe bluff. And to top it off,while they do need exercise,they don't need as much as some other breeds.At one time I was leaning toward a GSD but from what I've read they have much higher grooming and exercise needs than the Rottweiler .
About ten years ago I came home from work to find the molding on my front door ripped off and all the blinds in my house were destroyed. At that time I had an Amstaff who was heavily inbred and wasn’t quite right between the ears. He was a high drive, destructive, compulsive, man biter, but above all he was loyal beyond words. Initially, I was pissed thinking Bo tore up the house again due to his separation anxiety. Turns out the neighbors on both sides of me were burglarized that day. Bo was just looking to get busy and I couldn’t have been more proud of him.
Awww he’s good boy.
We used to have a pug, a giant schnauzer, and a shepherd mix. The pug was always the first one to hear something unusual and start the rest barking. Even a small dog's warning bark can buy you precious seconds when you have to move fast to keep yourself safe.
Pugs were bred as guard dogs for Chinese soldiers actually. I have two. And their bark even sounds bigger than most small dogs I'd say. They do have a huge throat relative to their size lol.
I have a chihuahua he starts barking with a small bark then sets his brother the german shepard of and that is something that would make you think twice 🤣
When I have to leave wife and son, my mind is eased tremendously b/c I know there's a 120lb Cane Corso following them around every where they go in the house. Corso owner for life.
I had a European Dobermann. I never locked my backdoor and in the summer I kept the backdoor fully open so my dog could choose if he wanted to be in the house or roaming in the garden.
He had a six sense about right and wrong.
He was a great friend, guard dog and protection dog.
Our house was robbed while we were sleeping upstairs. The thief came in through the garage. At some point he tried the door to the house unfortunately it was open. The thief came in found keys on the bar stole my wife’s car and about $8000 of my tools. While my wife and I and our 15-year-old Jack Russell terrier slept upstairs. Now we have a Rocco he is a 11 -month-old Boerboel about 150 pounds. No one is going to come into the house without us inviting them! To distinguish friend from pho we have trained him to understand someone’s here to see you. If we say that he’s a happy boy. If we do not say that he is not happy about people coming to the house! He understands friends are here to see him. He is very intuitive and understands friend from pho. We are extremely happy with Rocco!!! Thank you. Robert
Yes, that intuition and 6th sense of a situation, intelligent thinking and sensing if a threat is real is one of the reasons I chose Boerboel.
I'm pretty sure your Jack Russell would have at least alerted you back when he was 5 years old - at 15 he probably didn't hear anything.
Way back when I was a kid one of our neighbors had a Blue Heeler. Great dog, loved kids, but also had a protective streak. One day some doofus came over the fence while the neighbor was gone and tried to get in the back door. He went back over that fence, literally, with a blue heeler attached to his ass. The guy who lived next door saw it after he was alerted by the ruckus and took off after the burglar with the dog still attached to his ass. Anytime the guy tried to hit or kick the dog, it just circled and stayed behind him. So here's this guy, in a field, 100 yards away from where he just left his fingerprints on a sliding glass door, spinning circles trying to get the heeler to let go. Meanwhile the heeler is tearing his pants off. We all got off the schoolbus in time to see the cops arresting a guy in his underwear with tears literally running down his face and the neighbor standing there with a shovel in his hand (first weapon he could grab on his way after the burglar) laughing his ass off.
So yeah, dogs can absolutely deter crime. And provide much entertainment.
I have a heeler. Can confirm-they know who is supposed to be around and who isn't. They can pick up on a person's bad intentions. And they take their family's security pretty seriously! Heelers are not for everyone (they're a lot of dog) but after having one for many years I don't think I'll seek out any other breed.
@@nose_poke I agree I had a red heeler and she was the same way
This was a story i didnt know i needed 😭😂 attached to his ass is killing me
The rest of the story was that they lifted his prints off the door and got him for a bunch of break ins. Bad day for burglar. Good day for Heelers. LOL
I love my living alarm system!!!! He’s got my back and I got his!! 🐺⚔️
Every cop and every insurance agent will tell you that having ANY dog will significantly lower the odds of you being burgled. Or suffer a home invasion. Having a martial dog is even better of course.
Just got a Dogo Argentino puppy for protection of the home and family. He’s highly intelligent, easy to train and pretty alert. In the meantime my Aussie Shepherd mix is an AMAZING watchdog. Super vigilant about guarding the house at all hours. Has a deep, loud bark, and always lets me know when someone is approaching long before they get to my door. Definitely helps me sleep better at night knowing I have two great dogs looking out for us👍
I sleep really well with my Fila Brasileiro laying in his bed next to my.
Whenever people come and knock at the door and they hear him they step back. The great thing about it is he is the most loving dog to me and his family.
Sounds like my little boy Rocco 11 month old Boerboel!!
Yes, 140 pound dog makes most normal people think twice.
I agree feel so secure with my 2 Rotties & Pitbull sharing my bedroom🤗
Im from Brazil, didn't know there was fila brasileiro in usa. Thays cool!
Same here, I have two Corso’s
I have a Newfie and she has a really deep bark that tends to scare most people even tho she's an absolute sweetheart
Same! My newfie sounds like he'll tear someone's head off every time someone knocks but I never have to worry about him biting someone unwarranted. Great for strangers and critters on hikes too.
Another solid topic Zeke. As a retired NYPD dude I absolutely agree with dog ownership being a deterrent for burglars. We had tons of burglaries, I was hired in 1992 at 20yrs old, towards the end of the "crack era" so burglaries were at an all time high (maybe the pun is intended). People (victims) had all sorts of alarms and wondered "how did they get in", we woulkd say "they broke in, they don't care about alarms", by the time the alarm company alerts the Police Dept the perpos are already in the wind and on to the next one. Not one time did I respond to a burglary where the homeowners had a dog
When I was a "new jack" my first purchase was an '88 Bronco immediately followed up by a Rottweiler, you know the deal. Years later I stumbled across some free dogs, stray pitbulls, the male I had 100% confidence in that he had my "six" covered, the female, haha not so much, total lover of every human she has met. She is still with me along with the new dude that is some kind of Frankensteinb bully mix. He got the crap kicked outta him so his confidence isn't where I like it but we are steadily building it up
PS what's good bernie
Good information ty
Rottweiler - 3 year old , we've had him since he was a pup.
Love rottweilers beautiful creatures 🐕🐶
Great video as always. I have a Rottweiler, Boerboel and Caucasian and have never had any security issues. And these are breeds that don't bark a lot unless there is something up. I fully concur - the simple sight of large guardian breeds, especially flock guardians does the trick in detering anyone with evil intentions.And when given the correct training, love and dedication its a no brainer as you get the most awesome companions!
With those three breeds most definitely!
I currently have a South African Boerboel. After having him for 5 years, there is no other dog for me!
The best breed out there for sure. I have one too 🥰
@@ruru9400 People just don’t understand what we are saying. It is truly the best breed in the world!
@@Ripplie 🙌🏾
Boerboels are the BEST guard dogs. At least that's what I've heard.
Same here and I totally agree with you!
I have four Dobies and two pugs. I feel like for being a small dog the pug has a somewhat of a bigger-dog sounding bark (not always like when they just want inside, they try to sound more cutesy). They do wear the same size collar as my Dobies lol. And believe it or not the pug was created as a guard dog for Chinese soldiers, small enough to fit in their sleeping bags. My pugs are highly attached to my side and defensive of me. If my dad tried to play fight with me he better not do it when my pug is around cuz he won't let it happen lol.
Please talk about how much WORK and lifestyle changes go in to owning a working dog that fits this description. I have a 145-150 lb Boerboel x Hound mix and it’s like raising an ALIEN not Lassie 👌🏻✅🛸👀..the level of commitment and lifestyle changes is probably beyond the average person ❤️
Your life will change once you have a dog. They require socialization to new and novelty things so they don’t develop fear aggression which can become a liability. Exercise them daily to keep their mind sharp. If you don’t have the time daily to give them- then you’re doing your dog a disservice.
My best guard dog was a brave little West Highland White Terrier named Charly. He never failed to defend us if we were in danger. Once, he scared off a would-be burglar who was trying to sneak in through the back porch. The guy was probably running away out of fear of being caught rather than fear of the dog, but Charly didn't know that. He felt so powerful afterwards. He pranced around for days.
Another time he stopped a trespassing German shepherd from attacking our cat. This was a fight he never could have won, but he was not afraid.The other dog fortunately, did not want to fight. She left the cat alone from then on. Her alcoholic owners continued to let her trespass, so Charly's ability to make her behave was a lifesaver. I was so proud of him.
Burglarized...
Really made me smiles every time you said it.
I agree having dogs is a great deterant to stop a criminal, I believe it kept me from getting broke in on where I use to live. I will always have a Pitty, Chow, or a French Masstiff. Great dogs and great deterants
I used to hide valuables in my scorpion enclosure. I wonder if scorpions deter burglars. If not, then it's up to my English mastiff.
Lol you're awesome
I didn’t get a dog to feel safe at home but it sure feels good to know the dog is there to alert you at night.
I sleep well at nights knowing my rottweiler and belgian malinois is guarding our territory. I used to be scared every night after watching some horror movies and etc.. but after I got a Rottweiler and a Belgian Malinois I can watch a lot of spooky videos without being scared.
Love it! I have a large male Vizsla and I’m surprised how many people are scared of him and confuse him with a pit bull.
I lived in a high crime area with multiple large dogs for 12 plus years. Just about every house on my block had been burglarized. My house was never broken into in that time span! It is not a coincidence!
This channel is the reason why I discovered and learned about my Giant Schnauzer which I got from Skansen Kennels who you also featured. Thank you
I live in a small rural community in Western Maryland. Have had and owned dogs of many breeds all my life. 20 years ago I was looking for a Bloodhound wanted a good hunting/tracking dog and still a loyal energetic dog when I go hiking and camping. That didn't happen. I stumbled apon a brand new 3 days old litter of Registered and healthy blood line of Great Danes for dirt cheep I mean dirt cheep. Talked to the breeder and visited every day. Took my absolute BFF home at 9 weeks old. I've been hooked on Danes ever since and will be for life!
But to go along with your video here. The FedEx the UPS regular mail man and even the electric and water meter readers will not knock or step foot on my property. They will sit in the driveway and call me to make sure I am home or that my Dane is inside the house. All of them have met my Danes and know they are harmless. But the size and the window shaking bark they make scares everyone of them. Sametime 5 of my neighbors have been broken into and robbed in the past 10 yrs. They all ask why I haven't been. My neighbors ask why I never get robbed. I tell them straight get a big dog or several big dogs instead of little ankle biters or cats.
Nobody wants to try thier luck with a 150 plus pound dog even if he is honestly friendly.
I don't remember if it was your channel or not, but someone on RUclips mentioned hounds making good guard dogs. And having a family that has downsized from mastiff-type dogs to hounds, I would have to agree. We currently have a lab/coonhound mix and the whole neighborhood knows when anything is going on in our house/yard. Not to mention most hounds are good size dogs, our mix weighs about 70 pounds, and a bloodhound can easily go over 100. I can speak from first hand experience just how painful their barks are, I can literally feel my eardrums vibrating every time I go into my parents' house and the dog is losing her mind because I'm home. Seen a few videos for small guard dogs and they always include beagles not because their going to tear a bad guy to bits (which would be an insurance nightmare) but because they are very loud fuzzy alarm.
My female Min~Pin is small, but she doesn’t know it. She can b vicious. If a stranger is invited in, she isn’t happy, & the guests are fearful. I’m amazed. Her noisy bark is welcome, as I live alone, she’s my alarm system. 👏
Proud protection-trained Belgian Malinois mama! 😃
I currently have a Dutch Shepherd and definitely the best dog I’ve ever had and plan on getting a German shepherd or a Mal later next year.
I totally agree with his video. A dog is the perfect deterrent. I currently have two dogs and eight year old pitbull mix and 11-month-old Doberman pincher.
My Bully is a strong deterrent and very aware of who should and shouldn’t be in the home.
So true dogs are so good at alerting us to the presence of strangers hanging around the property or trying to break in.I am so grateful for our three 🐕 dogs they take such good care of us our latest dog is s Bullterrier x he is very protective.Living in South Africa is lovely but we have a lot of crime so we really need our furry friends we have had a couple of attempted break ins so glad the dogs are in the house with us.🙏🐕
Good video..! Really enjoy this channel..! I own Presa's since '97...
This is one of those matters where it's finding an appropriate deterrent.
While a huge, territorial, obedient dog is going to be a bigger obstacle, it is also likely to occur a greater cost than projected burglary losses (depending on house value, location, etc.).
It's probably the case that an astute, vocal dog is going to be enough to make your neighbors a better target (in most cases).
However, if you've got a pricier house or contents the balance is going to shift to a more expensive, menacing dog.
It's always a manner of judgement. For some people a S tier guard dog is going to be much more money than their likely losses to burglary.
E.g. If I were living in a modest home in a crime haven, much beyond a spirited jack russel might be overkill
Two Great Danes here (scared of their own shadow)!
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Do not under estimate them..LOL..I'm sure the true nature of the dog will take over if need be!:)SHOUT OUT from BELLA & SAMSON the ROTTIES & GRACIE the PITBULL!!!
When I first bought my house I had a trailer stole from my place. I now have a 135lb Anatolian shepherd and no one will even come near the yard.
Great video thanks for share wish you a great weekend and stay safe best greetings from Thailand.
I'm piking up my Boerboel puppy soon. In love with the breed. Wanted a calm, intelligent and trainable friend and companion and a reliable family protector that I could trust. Cane corso was second on my list but there is something about Boerboel, the way they think before they act, sense if you feel threatened and those natural abilities that I could totally rely on.
Oh you are so lucky! I have a Cane Corso and would like to also get a Boerboel. Can I ask where I could find one?
You are so blessed to be getting a Boerboel! They are the best breed in the world.
Nice work Zeke. On point also unless the bad guy knows the dog won't bite they will look for a easier target. I have two Presa's they care of things. Most people don't want a protection dog. Some people think if they have a certain breed the dog is going to automatically do all the fairy tales they've been told the breed dose. "WITH NO TRAINING" LOL!!
Even though a lot people don't get it, I'm glad you try to explain the difference in having a protection dog, pet or guard dog. My advice to anyone that dose not know for a fact that their dog will protect them or not is don't advertise that weak link and let your dog or yourself get hurt because you put the dog in a situation it was not prepared for.
I have a 5 year old German Shepherd who does not enjoy unwanted visits. My dream breeds are Rottweilers and Cane corsos though. But I think I already learned, once a GSD owner, always one!
Even the yapping of little dogs is loud enough to deter some burglars from sneaking around.
They'll definitely wake you up - I alsways got caught trying sneak back into the house when I was a teenager 8-P
You are correct, even small dogs can be a deterrent to a burglar. We have a Papillion & a camera system that gives an audible alert when motion is detected. I have a video of someone trying to break-in to my car but when our dog started barking then the motion alert sounded, they ran away.
Awesome ! Nice perspective and data. I had an Akita for 14 years. I'm still thinking about the next one. Sometimes I think about a Kangal or an Alabai, but I haven't seen dogs from those breeds doing good protection work. Than I think more of the Presa or Fila, since I'm in Brasil. But I'm still studying...
Got two GSDs and they are on point with people coming to the door or walking by. They know they don’t need to go crazy, but need to be aware.
We have two 4-year-old female Rotties.
As always, excellent video! We have a Mini Schnauzer. The moment someone places their big toe in our driveway he's barking like crazy. The closer they get to the house the more intense the barking and growling becomes. I ALWAYS know when my Amazon deliveries have arrived. He won't let up until the driver is completely out of sight. He's a little guy but you can't tell him that. lol!
Planning on getting an Australian shepherd. Literally just waiting on the landlords response lol I love the intelligence of the breed and the uniqueness the Merle gene brings to each coat. Also have decent odds of him being at least okay with my cats.
My Aussie mix is the absolute best watchdog I’ve ever had. She has a deep loud bark and lets me know when a person or animal is approaching long before they even get to the door.
@@DA-ib1ii that’s awesome! I put down the deposit for mine, he’s a darker red Merle with minimal white❤️
I was g2 to get a giant schnauzer but my research lead me to reconsider
Then I thought about getting a briard, but i don't want to brush the hair every day
Best breed ever !!
Have a pup currently that's half English Mastiff and half European Great Dane and even at only 3 months he's already developed protective instincts and a monstrous bark
My aunt had a Pitbull and a German that would hang out with us as kids when we were at her house. My grandma had a Rottweiler I grew up with and she was awesome very territorial over me and the rest of the grandchildren. We love our big dogs! ❤
I have a german shepherd service dog. You'd think people would recognize a trained helper as non-dangerous, but the mere presence of a large dog makes people tread more carefully around my property and myself. I often have to walk outside and close the door behind me to sign for packages because the delivery person is uncomfortable getting close.
I have a 10-year-old, 15lb, poodle mutt mix and a 5-year-old Golden Retriever. The poodle 100% reliably barks when anyone comes in my yard - by foot or by car. And I mean anyone, even me and my kids. He usually gets the Golden barking and she has a deep, big dog, bark. That is all they'll ever do as far as security but it's invaluable to me and more reliable than any electronic system.
I have a 100lb berner... his bark is like an earthquake and I hope that's enough, because he loves to cuddle. @05:38 that's my dog's breed :]
i have a one year old siberian husky that i’ve had since he was three months. a lot of people say they are non-territorial and not very protective but i haven’t found that to be the case with my boy. he’s standoffish and very alert. he has a full mask, defined eyebrows, and a darker pattern so he looks intimidating to strangers. we usually only get other husky owners or people familiar with the breed coming up to us. he does NOT like people he hasn’t been introduced to in our home. he will only approach them with the okay from me, which is probably the only time he cares about my opinion lol. i live alone, so he gives me and my family peace of mind.
Always good content!!! Thank you!
I have an APBT and although I don't believe he would do much to guard an empty house, his bark and look are very imposing and when it comes to his family he is very protective and watchful. My last dog was a Boxer / Rhodesian Ridgeback and of all the dogs I have owned in my life, he was the most ready and capable dog when it came to being a home protector. He was 85 lbs of pure muscle and had the eyes that let you know he was always ready to handle business if called upon.
We have an Alpenhütehund (Alpine Shepherd) and he looks like a medium size German Shepherd with folded ears. As a shepherd breed from Germany, his temperament is also very similar to a GSD, very obedient with natural protection instincts.
100% agree. We have our CHI’s with bionic ears for the early warning system, and the DOB for the enforcement of the perimeter. I wouldn’t change a thing
Is a DOB a
Doberman?
Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed Yessir
@@av8rbri473 that's like us, we have two pugs and then four DOBs for backup
Mohamed Mohamed Mohamed Thats how to do it 👍🏻
Lol he does in my town. 1-year old 160lb great dane male, with a menacing bark.
Great video. Very informative! 💪💪
I have Dogs because I love them..Always had them since I was a child..& yes I sleep better & feel more secure with my personal protection buddies around(it is the nature of any dog small or big too protect their loved ones & pack..Do not ever under estimate any breed of canine..SHOUT OUT from BELLA & SAMSON the ROTTIES & GRACIE the PITBULL😉
I’m sure we had burglars at the door last week. Our dogs (3 GSD 5, 5 and 3 years old) went all crazy. Nobody will EVER get in the house without my permission.Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Great video again, super consistent uploading for years. Whilst delivering varied topics! Thank you brother
my grandpa always said about home defense, it doesn't have to look mean it just has to sound mean. my standard poodles all have had really intimidating barks, but they aren't mean and definitely dont look mean lol, but just their bark alone would make someone think twice about coming in there.
We have crossed a Swiss Mountain dog with a Pyrenees/Anatolian. We have four of the puppies from the three litters. Interesting fact, mom is super territorial and has raised her kids to act as a single unit when strangers come into our yard. She’s bitten our farrier and neighbor who entered our property without telling us. She doesn’t even have to do much but encourage her kids to move into action. That being said, these dogs are totally submissive to us. It’s been a pretty powerful deterrent. The guarding and protecting instinct is unreal.
Outside patrol dogs: Black Mouth Cur/ Mastiff, Great Dane Lab mix, Queensland Heeler/Pit Bull mix, Lab Australian Shepard mix, German Shepard Lab mix, Lab Pit Bull mix and Heinz 57 mix. Inside: Great Dane, 2 chihuahuas, Dachshund and a Catahoula/Australian Cattle dog. We don't have much uninvited company coming around.
I have a DDR GSD. Love from Biafra Land, West Africa.
The thing is your dog doesn't even need to bite or get aggressive. The best example is my friend's American bully. He used to live in one of the dangerous areas of our country where robberies were everyday things. But his 100lbs Amercian Bully was so muscular and dangerous looking that people crossed roads when he used to walk. His home never got robbed. The thing is Rambo (his bully breed) was extremely friendly even with strangers and would not make a good guard dog. But his appearance was more than enough to keep burglars away!
I wanted a red Tibetan Mastiff. However my finances weren't allowing for it. I've done all my research. Watched your video, read books, and spoke with several owners. Including the breeder Rick Eichhorn. However I am blessed to get the experience with the breed. I'm currently fostering 2 TM's both male. That were rescued from an abusive environment. They're coming along. The youngest of which has suffered the worse. He is coming along. The older one is making himself at home. I've chosen this breed after the research because of their independence yet loyalty to family. I live in an area with coyote, bobcat, and other wildlife. I love ❤ my fosters. Look forward to restoring a spirit of trust once again
Awe! Will u get to keep them?
Absolutely dogs deter thieves. I have a pitbull, and Burmese shepherd mix who watch my ranch for varmints, bears, bobcats coyotes and the two legged kind. Keep me safe 🤗
My male Chows are 70&80lbs and they terrify people with they’re bark. It’s very guttural and deeper than other dogs. No one can come on my property without them warning me!😄
This is why I'm looking into getting an Am. Akita soon. I've had JRTs as my first dogs, but they dont have that deterrence - as said in the video about smaller breeds - of a much larger dog with assertiveness to warn strangers they're not wanted here. In this society it's getting bad based on the numerous videos from doorbell cams & other house surveillances I've seen. These thieves make it off with valuables too & cant afford losing money or some item that holds sentimental value either, which makes me also want to consider getting a large, but agile & fast breed - I'm thinking a European Doberman to chase down those athletic thieves. Keep one dog in the back (the Akita), while one is inside or somewhere monitoring the front yard (European Doberman).
Our latest dog was a Ridgeback. He passed away some years ago.
I am now getting close to retirement and we have been talking about if we should get a new dog.
Both I and my partner do however now have some problems with arms and neck.
Therefore a somewhat smaller dog may be a better match.
We still would like the dog to have some deterant effect and in worst case, ability to protect.
What do you think about breeds like the German Pinsher, the Standard Schnauser or Engilsh Staffordshire terrier?
Do you have proposals for other breeds that would fit the bill?
Have a sable straightback gsd and a black gsd x Australian Kelpie. They follow us everywhere. love them ❤
I rescued a one year old female Rottie from the shelter 4 years ago and a one and a half year old male American Bully 18 months ago. Best most Intimidating alarm system on the Planet!
Can we get another documentary on Dogo Argentinos ? That would be awesome
I have a 6 month old pure breed Rottie. This is the second Rottie I have owned. I love Rotties!
We have a Shar Pei and shes the best guard dog ive ever had. Truly only barks when there is something really going on and really observant. Also deterred a would be-robber when we were walking in the streets. The person was eyeing me too long and she caught on and stood her ground to give him the deathstare. Had other dogs that would bark at anything, even squirrels 50 meters away. Right now I know that if my dog barks I need to check it out.
Having 5 month old Rottweiler pup, still very territorial from young age, very intelligent and trainable dogge.
100% it is. Saw a show interviewed 4 so called professional home burglars and they all agreed if they see a BEWARE of Dog sign they don't mess with those homes. Hence I've always owned one. We're Cane Corso de Noriega. See you ring side.
Good job
My Xoloitzcuitli can sense people anywhere near the door and he alerts. He doesn’t bark just to bark. He barks when something’s up.
We adopted a black german sheperd and Dutch sheperd mix in july of 2019.
We have a 9 month old pit/English bull dog mix, who weighs 55 pounds. She’s very thick, and looks intimidating, but is a big baby, who wouldn’t hurt a fly. 😆
Cool video. I have an Olde English Bulldogge which, we got for their friendly personality with families. Also their over all better health than the English Bulldog.
Just got one myself a few weeks ago.
Pure breed Boxer - 1yr old and hyper as ever! 😂 ... that's him in my profile pic 🐾🐾
Boxers have a such a sweet natured personality. My had one she was absolute angel of a dog
I have two…a black lab, and a super mutt, consisting of 50% Doberman, and the remaining made up of staffie, rottie and boxer. Both are very protective and will not let anyone near the ladies in my house, unless I am around.
My beautiful amstaff passed away at 13 last year she was amazing security very protective and territorial, I now have a 1year old rott Hans who is over 50kgs he’s solid and huge, and is very intimidating to look at , territorial and alert he’s great security and only barks when he needs too !
5 year old gamebred pitbull terrier. had her from puppy, lives inside with my family
I'm getting ready to get an Akita I love them because they are real protective of their family and surrounding areas, and they have that cat 🐯 like instinct about them and they're real aloof of strangers.
I love the Doberman but I worry about shedding because I’m allergic. Maybe a Black Russian terrier , but I’m a first time dog owner ? Any ideas, I need a protection dog
110# German Shepherd and a 70# Lab that thinks he's a German Shepherd. (lol)
I have a standard Wirehair dachshund who will let me know when someone is on the property but plan on getting a Doberman to be his reinforcement.
I've had people knock at my door... my dogs (Yorkie mix, APBT, Rott mix, and Cairn Terrier mix) go off... I open the door and the people are standing at the sidewalk.
I believe my dogs have been a good deterrent.. My Yorkie mix goes bat poop crazy when someone is at the door. He stirs up the rest.
LOL sounds like a instigator like my terrier mix,he gets my pit mix all stirred up
at my house we have a boxer/lab and she really goes out of her way to tell us when ever someone is near my house
Harley.... My 2 year old black Belgian Malinois... Nuff said
The Jack Russel mix we currently have is to small to be much more than an alarm. But sometimes I'm glad to have that alarm. And he provides the wife with company and comfort while I'm at work. Now if/when I get moved to the type place that I can have whatever kind of Dog I want,I'm considering a Rottweiler. I like the idea of a large imposing Dog that values it's owner and family. From what I've read they have Protective instincts so they will at least bark and maybe bluff. And to top it off,while they do need exercise,they don't need as much as some other breeds.At one time I was leaning toward a GSD but from what I've read they have much higher grooming and exercise needs than the Rottweiler .
Doberman pincher because they’re beautiful, very fun personality.
I have 2 american bandogges both very protective