labrador watch dog ? - Page 2

I know two black labs; one does Sch, one does Sch/PSA. My black field lab had a rather serious side to her, which earned her the unflattering nickname of "Monster." I never tried her in Sch. She was a pointing-lab, and I used her for upland as much as water work. Not exactly the breed for guarding, but some individuals have the right attitude to make it happen.
 
>Why would you get a Labrador Retriever if you want a watch dog?

I do have to mirror this question. Guarding in labs is the exception, rather than the rule for the breed. Most of the barking I've seen labs do is more fear-based than protection-based. Good for noise value and alerting the household, but not useful for much else.

yea i have a black field lab
i exactly dont want him to be a watch or gaurd dog .
i only want is that he should not get all playfull with strangers
as some people dont like dogs and they will absoultly wont like my dog jumping and drooling all over them wanting to be pet
i just want is that he should be a little more u know mature ?
so he knws who to bark on and who to pet from and who to avoid ?

like today some rotten brats started to tease my lab and he could not even protect him self
and then i stepped and slapped of one of them hard !
no body mess with my dog :D
but my dog should learn to stand up for himself

Once again Pak, have a little more patience! He's a baby and good thing you were there to protect him. 

When he's older, filled out and totally devoted to you because of the strong bond you have maintained, you should be pleasantly surprised at the great dog you have. As an example, I will tell you my little anecdotal story about my friendly, frisbee loving, yellow lab. All the kids loved him, and he never fought with other dogs. One night, when he was about three or four, and my Ex was out of town on business, "a friend" showed up at my house, at 2 a.m in the middle of a rain storm. That friendly lab let that "friend" know he needed to be invited, first. Surprises all around, but I sure felt good about my dog.

I also know of other labs that were not allowed to be the dogs they are supposed to be, and because of that became dangerous dogs that were eventually put to sleep.

Just some thoughts for you to think about.

yes i have realized he is wayy to small only 5 months
i will give him to mature up ........
thankx

This is why I rarely post advice on here anymore, instead I either laugh or bang my head.  Either one is more satisfying. 

i second that Slamdunc! What a bizarre post

Heck, I feel this should be unnecessary, but Pakdogs don't make your dog become aggressive and then want your dog to be a little aggressive, slightly aggressive, very aggressive, or sometimes aggressive ...... and expecting him to make all these decisions without fault, or making a mistake and biting perhaps a young child.  From your messages it sounds like you want to design the dog of your dreams, rather than enjoying and discovering the dog that is part of your family.  Guiding, encouraging and training is very enjoyable, but necessary to understand what and how to work together with your dog.  There is a huge gulf between a dog that leaps up to greet people (as you mentioned), and a dog that leaps to attack.  You don't want your dog jumping, but surely you don't need your dog ready to attack everyone either! 

Keep in mind too that your young dog should not be left in a position to have been teased by some youngsters.  As the dog's Owner, he should know and rely on you taking charge.  If he had automatically used his teeth to show his disapproval of the teasing, you may not have had him now - attack and biting - he may have been put down!!  It is your duty to keep your dog safe, building trust and respect between you.


Regards,
Vixen