Let's Talk: Watchdog vs Guard Dog w/ Brad Anderson

Please support the Channel by checking out my affiliate links!!! Become a Dogumentary TV Channel member!!!    / @dogumentarytv   If you need Music and SFX: http://share.epidemicsound.com/ntptW (30day free trial) For great web hosting cheeck out!!! https://www.bluehost.com/track/zizinc... Visit my Amazon store!!! https://www.amazon.com/shop/dogumenta... A Watchdog, also called an "Alarm Dog", is a dog that is used to warn their owner that something is not right, typically by barking. A common example of the use of a watchdog is to warn their owner of an intruder or trespasser. Watchdogs tend to bark a lot. A watchdog should not be expected to engage (bite) a threat, or even to hold their ground, their job is simply to "sound the alarm". A good watchdog can sound the alarm and stay out of danger until "backup" arrives to take action. Watchdogs come in many different sizes and shapes. A large size, courage, and amazing strength are not necessarily requirements for a watchdog. A Guard Dog is a dog that is used to guard property or livestock (which includes their family – human, canine, feline, fish, bird…). While guard dogs may "alert" like a watchdog, they are also expected to engage (bite) a threat if needed. Typically a guard dog uses a forceful "display" to drive (scare) a threat away while holding their ground and engaging the threat if the initial display is not enough of a deterrent. A good guard dog should always give a clear warning before moving in for a bite – the display is their first line of defense. Guard dogs typically come in 2 packages: large and thick-coated livestock guardians, and large short-coated bully/mastiff type dogs. With the exception being some of the pinscher (terrier) breeds and some shepherd breeds (like the GSD). Size, strength, tenacity, courage, and a level-headed outlook are import traits of a guard dog.