How to Train Your Pitbull to Be a Guard Dog

Pitbulls are known to be one of the most loyal dog breeds, making them ideal guard dogs. Whether you are looking to add an extra layer of protection to your home or business, or simply want to do something kind for an animal in need, training your pitbull as a guard dog can be a rewarding experience both for the dog and its owners. The following guide will show you how to train your pitbull to be a guard dog using only positive reinforcement methods and tools that are easy to find at local pet stores or online.

Teaching your Pitbull to bark on command

One of the easiest ways to train your Pit Bull to be a guard dog is to teach them to bark on command. This will come in handy if you ever need them to sound the alarm, or if you just want them to be noisy when someone comes to the door. Here's how you do it

 Your Pit Bull will probably pick up on these fairly quickly, but don't expect them to be 100% reliable from day one. It takes time and practice for them to learn how exactly they can help you, so don't get discouraged if they aren't immediately able to follow commands every time.

Teaching your Pitbull to growl when other people get close

One way to train your Pit Bull to be a guard dog is to teach them to growl when other people get close. This can be done by having someone approach you while you're holding your dog, and then giving the command growl. As your dog starts to growl, give them praise and treats. Once your dog is constantly growling on command, you can start having people approach from different angles, and at different speeds. Remember to always praise your dog when they respond correctly.

 When your dog is consistently responding correctly, it's time to start teaching them that they need to be aggressive. This can be done by standing off in the distance and watching another person approach you and your dog. As soon as they get close enough, have them stop moving, but continue giving praise and treats. If your dog looks like they're getting nervous or excited, slow down so that you don't accidentally teach them that excitement is a good thing.

Teach Him Not To Let Strangers Touch Him

One of the most important things you can do when training your pitbull to be a guard dog is to teach him not to let strangers touch him. This will help keep him safe from potential harm. To do this, you'll need to start by teaching him the leave it command. Once he has mastered this, you can begin working on teaching him not to allow strangers to touch him.

 At first, only allow people you know to touch him. As your dog gets more comfortable with strangers, start adding distractions in addition to allowing strangers to touch him. This will make it harder for your dog not to touch others and build his self-control. At first, only have one person try touching your dog at once; then increase it from there once he's learned how not to let people touch him.

Reward good behavior, but don’t punish bad behavior.

One of the most important things to remember when training your pitbull to be a guard dog is to reward good behavior and not punish bad behavior. This will help your pitbull understand what you expect from him and will make the training process much easier.

Keep your dog active

One of the best ways to keep your pitbull healthy and happy is to keep them active. A tired dog is a good dog. Walking, running, and playing are all great ways to get your pitbull some exercise.

 Another way to keep your pitbull active is by taking them on hikes. Not only does hiking get them some exercise, but it can also help bond you with your dog. On top of that, there are many health benefits from spending time in nature like improved heart health and decreased stress levels.

- Third Paragraph: A tired dog is also less likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors or boredom behaviors. Make sure you take your pitbull out as often as possible in order to provide them with adequate physical activity.

You've decided that you want your pitbull to be a guard dog. Good for you! With the proper training, your pitbull can make an excellent guard dog. Here are a few tips to get you started: 

1. Establish yourself as the alpha. Your pitbull needs to know that you are the leader of the pack. 

2. Start with basic obedience commands. This will help your pitbull understand what you expect from him.