What Makes a bully Good for Protection?
The Bullys were specifically bred to be one of the most loyal and loving companion dogs. They are highly attached to their families, show tons of affection, and develop a strong love for their owners.
Because of their intense loyalty, they will do almost anything to protect their families, which is why they make one of the very best protection dogs.
American Bully come in four different sizes, which are pocket, standard, classic and extra-large.
While the smaller varieties of American bully are just as loyal and protective as larger bullys, they are not as well suited to being protection dogs because of their small, unintimidating size and slower moving speed. Regardless, all they are great protectors and guards.
Their unquestionable devotion to their families is what makes many people think that bullys are dangerous. In reality, bullys are courageous and willing to protect their homes and families from danger and intruders.
If you train your bully correctly, they will never show aggression towards you or other people unless you command them to do so.
American bullys are also extremely intelligent. When combined with their loyalty and desire to please their owner, their mental capacity makes them very obedient and easy to train. Because of their ability to learn quickly and listen to orders, they make excellent protection dogs who will attack, but only on command and will stop when you tell them.
If you want a flexible Bully to guard property, provide them with healthy dry dog foods, but do not overfeed them since they are prone to obesity. Like all pets, training a Bully Breed dog requires determination and patient from its owner. More so, it is much difficult to train an adult Bully as compared to a Bully puppy.
Today, most Americans keep the Bullys as pets for their affection and tenderness to children, making them the perfect family dogs. Besides being family pets, the Bully can play the role of watchdogs. The Bully is extremely intelligent and a good choice for a guard dog. Courageous, but not aggressive, the Bully breed possesses an amicably pleasant temperament.
The second important thing is to socialize your dog by taking them for a walk. During the walk let your dog recognize and differentiate between ordinary and strange objects and people. Also, encourage your Bully to bark at any unusual situations. A Bully, capable of barking at a stranger is more effective than one that attacks without barking. Another important aspect in training your Bully for personal protection is to help him learn when to back off. The Bully must be capable of protecting you, threatening an intruder, but must not physically attack. As soon as the Bully has its teeth on the intruder, it should be given a command to “leave it” and praised for obedience. If an American Bully cannot back at strangers or attacks intruders even after the “leave it” command, it is not suitable to train as a personal or property protection dog.
Finally, a reward should be part of training a Bully dog. If the Bully obeys its owner’s commands, it should receive a treat. The more you reward the Bully, the higher the chances of more positive responses to your commands. However, do not use punishment, particularly physical ones as a reward for negative behavior. Do not use the training time as a means of merely instilling control and discipline over the Bully dog, make this time a bonding time between you and the dog
The first part of training an American Bully, for personal or property protection is teaching your dog basic obedience. Your dog should respond to all your obedience commands. For example, he should lie down, sit and come to you always, when called. More so, you should train him to respond to commands such as “bark” and “stop.” The good this is that the American Bully is also extremely loyal to their owners and highly trustworthy.
Signs of Aggression in American Bullies
It’s rare to find an American bully that is always angry, mad at everyone, and bites everything all the time, as they are not inherently aggressive. However, it may still happen due to wrong training or bad socialization.
So, here are the common signs of aggression to watch for in American Bullies
Are American Bully’s Good GUARD dogs? Or just show dogs?
The American Bully is a relatively new breed of dog that has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. This breed is often mistaken for a Pit Bull, but it actually has its own unique characteristics that set it apart.
This guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about the American Bully, from its history and origins to its temperament and characteristics.
Some people may be wondering what the American Bully is all about and whether it would be a good fit for their family. If you are just curious about this unique breed, read on for everything you need to know about the American Bully!