Dog trainer names 5 ‘most protective’ breeds and one is ‘controversial’

Professional canine trainer Casey Ray shared the five breeds he believes are the ‘most protective’ for their family and one on the list is rather ‘misunderstood’ Choosing to get a dog can be a huge commitment. With so many breeds to select from, the family-friendly kind to the ones you must avoid, it’s a huge decision to make as a household. Now one dog expert revealed the five breeds he believes are the ‘most protective’ of their owners and families and one on the list is certainly ‘misunderstood’. Casey Ray regularly shares videos on YouTube offering insight based on his decades of experience working with dogs. He said in a recent video: “I should preface by saying all five of these breeds are more your powerhouse type breeds with big hearts. “So, early training, early socialisation, structure, maintenance is vital for these dogs to thrive but when these five breeds have that; fantastic.” No matter the breed, always remember to never leave a dog unaccompanied around babies and children. Pit bull terrier A controversial start, the ownership of pit bulls is a hotly debated topic due to their history as fighting dogs and their intense physical strength. Casey said “you either hate them” and described them as “the misunderstood protector”. He added: “The kind of downside to these is their pain tolerance and heart make them ultimate ride or die companions. And that’s exactly, unfortunately, the same reason why they’re good fighting dogs.” He continued: “But, you know, this breed, they don’t guard out of aggression. They protect out of devotion.” He conceded they are “controversial” but said they “will take a bullet for you”. The term “pit bull” usually refers to several breeds. Pit bull terriers are a banned breed under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Owning, breeding, selling, or abandoning a pit bull type dog is against the law here in the UK. Belgian Malinois Also known as the Belgian shepherd, the Belgian sheepdog or the Chien de Berger Belge, this breed is a herding dog that’s medium in size. They’re known for their protective, confident, friendly, hard-working nature, as well as their stubbornness. These dogs are alert and active, and need lots of exercise, mental stimulation and training. Casey described this breed one he has extensive personal experience with as “the professional guardian”. He stressed how much he “loves this breed” and praised their loyalty and devotion to their owners. Dobermann Dobermanns are relatively large dogs known and loved for their obedience, loyalty and intelligence, as well as their fearlessness alongside their alert, confident temperaments. They’re usually kept as guard dogs or companion dogs. Casey said: “This breed is fantastic and [can] be a fantastic family breed, but it will rise up when needed. And again, it goes back to you have [to have] the proper socialisation, training structure on these dogs. “They know what’s a threat and they will fire up.” He summarised: “Sleek, intelligent, and fiercely loyal. “Designed to protect and please. They sense danger long before you do and act with precision, not chaos.” Rottweiler Casey began: “A blend of mass, muscle, and heart. Protective instinct that runs deep. “This breed here is the one that actually got both me and my wife into the dog world, the dog industry back in 1994, ‘95, somewhere around there. “It’s the Rottweiler, the defender with a heart.” Rottweilers are medium to large dogs that originally hail from Germany. They’re popular thanks to their loyalty, obedience and courage, while their devoted good-naturedness makes them favoured among families. They’re known to be calm, confident and self-assured but they do require training and early socialisation to “harness” their “territorial instincts in a positive way”, as per the AKC. Casey added: “The Rottweiler, you cannot go wrong it’s a fantastic breed.” German Shepherd And finally, Casey said the German shepherd is the “the ultimate protector”. They’re known for their protective instincts, as well as their loyalty. This is a strong, intelligent, confident and courageous breed that can be stubborn. Casey concluded: “They will take a bullet for you. This dog is strongly bonded to their family and they will rise to the occasion whenever they need to.”.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/dog-trainer-names-5-most-36273589