How do I train my dog to attack on command?
I don’t know if it is possible because my dog is pretty much a push over, but she learns very well. Everyone I know say that she listens very well and is the best trained dog they’ve ever seen. I just wondered if I could train her to attack if I need her to do so (robber with gun/that sort of thing). How would I begin training? Could I keep her temperment the way it is now or should I expect her to be less effectionate and sweet?
KJ can kiss my azz. I love my dog very much and I am just exploring options. I appreciate the help from those who didn’t think I just want my dog to kill people.
your question is a good one. However, some people are ignorant of your possible situation as to why you might want a dog to attack. Now, the question is, do you want a Property protection dog, and executive protection dog, or a sentry dog. Well, actually, you can rule out the sentry dog seeing as how you said is a pushover and the mere fact you are asking the question. Not an insult, you just need A LOT more experience with attack dogs before you move to Sentry dogs. First thing I will tell you is this, you need to see the character of the dog before you start any bite work. Simply put, if the dog doesn’t have the character or the prey drive for the work, she won’t bite. That is the truth regardless of what any “trainer” or so called “trainer” will tell you. You can do this simple prey drive test yourself by holding a rag in front of her and seeing if she tries to catch it and bite it. If she does, you move on to the next step which is developing the bite. Basically, you want the dog to bite with a full mouth grip. This can take time but you can do it yourself. Check online for tips on this. Next comes the actual helper work. Someone else, NOT YOU OR YOUR FAMILY has to be willing to get bitten by the dog using a sleeve or bite suit. Your best bet is to hire a helper or a professional dog trainer that does work with protection work. Depending where you live, this might be hard to find. The work with the helper takes time and will require a good amount of money, usually 500-2000 depending on how far you want the training to go. Sometimes more depending on what genetics the dog has. BEFORE you do all this, you will want your dog to have obedience training. The reason for this is because during the bite training, there are portions where the dog will be off leash and you need to have control of the dog while off leash. Again, look online for specifics or hire a trainer. Attacking on command takes time… it will take time and will not happen overnight. YOu don’t want to push the dog too much too far because you might ruin the dog.
Her temperment will be the same towards you and your immediate family or whoever is in the “family circle” everyone else, like normal will be looked at with a wary eye. Don’t listen to people who think bite work will make the animal crazy or savage. This is bullshit. The truth is, a trained dog is more reliable and safe than an untrained dog. Especially a bite trained dog because they know and understand when and how to bite. VERY RARELY do you hear of a truely trained dog (not just backyard trained but fully trained dog) to attack anyone without cause.
Just wanted to add one thing that most people do not know or understand or want to accept. 80-85% of dogs, when placed in a position where someone is walking towards them in a threatning manner WILL run away. Its innate to them. Only about 20-25% of dogs will go into fight drive. Thats it. So everyone that say, “oh, my dog will protect me if something happens” are only wishing that would happen. Another reason for protection training is to raise the confidence level in the dog and make them want to fight and stop the intruders. This is statistically proven by not only police departments but REAL trainers and decoys who work with dogs everyday/every year all over the world.
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