{"id":1398,"date":"2023-01-13T17:20:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/?p=1398"},"modified":"2023-01-13T17:58:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T17:58:12","slug":"are-australian-shepherds-good-guard-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aussieuniversity.com\/are-australian-shepherds-good-guard-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros and Cons of Owning an Australian Shepherd as a Guard Dog: Are They the Right Choice for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aussies are good guard dogs because as a herding breed, they guard and protect.<\/strong> If they consider you family or part of their pack, Australian Shepherds will instinctively protect.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They are wary of strangers, which is beneficial for protection and guarding. They are not aggressive by nature but due to their herding background, they may be a bit bossy at times. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Their reaction in an aggressive situation will depend on the individual dog. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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They are friendly and good-natured, yet they remain protective of their loved ones. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Aussies will usually do what is necessary to make them feel safe them. Their instincts, nature and breed background make them excellent guard dogs. But, they may need further training to become the best guard dog they can be. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Their natural inclination is to guard and protect, Australian Shepherds are great watchdogs. This is because of to their lean, muscular body and great strength.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Why Do They Make Good Guard Dogs?<\/h2>\n

Being a shepherd includes taking on certain qualities that are also essential to be a good guard dog.<\/p>\n

Herding qualities in Aussies<\/a> like:<\/p>\n