Do you think every dog has the natural instinct to protect their master?
Do you think every dog has the natural instinct to protect their master? Dog Breed Discussions
I've lived with dogs my entire life, most of them have been amazing, very sweet. The dog I own now is a gorgeous, very sweet, well-mannered wolf mix(I believe he is mixed with Akita, but I think something a little smaller is also mixed because he's only 65lbs, and that is healthy). And there isn't much wolf in him, just enough that only experienced people can notice it.Well, I myself am wary of strangers, and even family and friends. I have severe trust issues, though I trust my dog with my life. Well, the front door made a noise(you know, when the house creeks sometimes and adjusts itself or whatever), and he jumped up and growled and looked very intently at the door. No one was there, obviously.The thing is, he's a very loveable dog, even with strangers. I've noticed that he is watchful when they're far off, but if they stop to pet him, he wags his tail, folds his ears, the general signals of a dog who enjoys being pet and loved on. When our doorbell rings, he doesnt bark(can't say the same for the chihuahua), but he does run to the door, very alert. Very watchful of the person, until I greet in a calm tone, then he backs off a little.He's never been trained at all to be a gaurd dog, and even though my dad doubts he'd really protect us, I think differently. I think that every single dog in this world, from the gentle giant Great Dane, to the yappy chihuahua, has a natural instinct to want to protect its master. What do you think?PS: I also know that Japanese Akitas were bred for protection, so, as another question, do you think this also plays a part in his natural alertness and wariness? I also think the wolf plays a part, but I like I said, he's not skittish, just watchful and alert.This is a repost, because something went wrong with Y!A, and I'm not sure if the question was posted or not.Hmm... That's interesting. And now I can definitely see the point.Do you think MY dog would protect me?(directed at everyone)