Service dogs, in contrast to hunting and decorative dogs, are distinguished by their strength, muscularity, agility, endurance, unpretentiousness, and also have an excellent instinct. They are distrustful of strangers, spiteful, brave, aggressive, loyal to the owner and perfectly trainable. The most common service breeds are the German Shepherd, Doberman, Boxer, Rottweiler, Giant Schnauzer and Airedale.
Instructions
Step 1
To choose the right breed of service dog, first of all think about whether you need one. A service dog will justify its best qualities only if you plan to use it for search, guard, rescue or military service, as a guide for the blind, for sports, to protect you, your loved ones and your home from ill-wishers. To keep a large service dog, you need a spacious apartment or house, good training is required for it. And although such dogs are excellently trainable, possible flaws in their upbringing can cause your pet to behave aggressively towards weak family members - small children, elderly and weakened relatives.
Step 2
If you are going to buy a service dog as a present for your son or daughter, choose a Great Dane, Doberman, Boxer or Mittel Schnauzer for them. These are the so-called service-sports dogs. They, especially bitches, have a calm and docile nature and can become a good friend to a teenager 13-14 years old and more. It makes no sense for a young child to buy a dog - he will not be able to raise and train it well, he will not be able to become the owner in her eyes. As a result, the dog will either choose the owner itself, or will not obey anyone.
Step 3
If a dog is purchased for the purpose of guarding and protecting an apartment, then almost all breeds of service dogs are suitable for this. It is only important to train him carefully so that at one point your weapon does not become uncontrollable. It is advisable to complete a full course (and more than one) of training with the puppy in a dog club or school. Remember: a bodyguard dog poses a certain danger to others, therefore it needs specific education.
Step 4
Many people who want to buy a dog do not want to spend additional energy and time cleaning wool in the house. In this case, choose a short-haired breed - Airedale or Giant Schnauzer. On the other hand, these dogs need to be trimmed or trimmed twice a year. Also note that many service breeds require ear and tail docking. After such an operation, the pet will require special care for some time, including at night.
Step 5
Do not disregard the sex of your future four-legged friend. Males are obstinate, stubborn and prone to leadership. Only a person with a strong character can become the owner of a service dog. Bitches are softer, more calm and affectionate and do not require "restraint", but twice a year require special attention on walks due to seasonal estrus. But sex differences are very conditional. There are bitches with the character of a dog and males with the character of a bitch.
Step 6
It is known that all dogs need two or three daily walks. However, Dobermans, Great Danes, and Schnauzers require longer, strenuous walks. If they don't run in the street, they will frolic too much at home.
Step 7
Also, if you do not have cynological experience, do not get yourself the following breeds: South Russian, Caucasian and Central Asian shepherd dogs and fighting dogs. The fact is that in the process of breeding these breeds, only their service or fighting qualities were taken into account. The property of subordination to man is poorly developed in them. The Rottweiler is a little more obedient. Collies, Airedale terriers, boxers, Dobermans, Giant Schnauzers are perfectly trained and happen. East European and German Shepherds are ideally obedient.
