| Thank you for the responses and imput. I wasn't sure how exactly the guard training would work, so I really appreciate it. Also, you make a very valid point about it being an ongoing training.
I think it may be a wonderful way to connect with Vito and excercise his mind and body -- I think it's worth talking to the local guard dog training business and asking more questions.
If this were a road we chose, when would be the proper timing to begin training?
If we don't chose guard training, are there other methods, say for example --
Someone comes to our house that the dog doesn't know, but is a friend. Perhaps there is a command to let him know that this person is okay. Or vice versa? I definitely don't want him to "attack" ANYONE. But would their be a command to put him in "defense" mode?
I know I sound juvenille and dumb about this, and I apologize for that. I'm just curious...
Thank you for you help.
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