Guarding Me
I never get a dog as a guard dog. I don't know how to properly train one, I won't adopt any out as guard dogs, but some dogs just guard naturally.
Denali is a Border Collie (mix or pure-bred, I don't know; I thought she was a Spaniel type till many people told me differently). After getting her "hound" legs here at Silverwalk, she finds me to be her "herd." She doesn't make me go anywhere but she follows me, staying by my side and keeping my back no matter where or what I do.
When looking for a pet, first look for a dog, cat, or other animal who will fit your lifestyle; sometimes, they may change it, but carefully consider the activity level, age range (OLD DOGS CAN BE TRAINED!), your family (number and ages of children, prior exposure to pets). Most times, you'll get more, in a very good way, than you bargained for.
LIke Denali....an "old, 14 year old dog so traumatized in animal control, she was chewing on and making her paws bleed." I said, send her to me....a bargain: house trained, will sit to hand signal, is only 11 y/o at most with great teeth, ready for a home - and she has my back :).
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