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Added 2025-07-14 13:00:17 +0000 UTCScary AF
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Probably, but then I wouldn't feel as if I did a good job explaining. 🤷♂️.
Michael@GetFitwithDogs
2025-07-17 11:12:34 +0000 UTCGood one Dasha. To the dog guy, I also love dogs, well they love me more like it, but you could have summarized that boatload into a paragraph.
MisterDoctor
2025-07-17 01:11:10 +0000 UTCTl;dr... Just kidding, I always wanted to do that 😉
Troy Hickman
2025-07-15 21:48:09 +0000 UTCI want to talk about Hugo below, but first: Good reaction! This is a movie that I would have recommended to you, as it is also one of Katy's favorites. It's not that she "enjoys" this type of movie, but it is the type of movie that makes an impression on her. She dislikes a lot of scary movies, calling them "hokey" or "cheesy," but this is the kind of suspenseful horror that has some impact with her. This may be because it is more "real" to her. I prefer supernatural paranormal horror movies, but that may be partly because I'm a guy. It's not that much of a fear of mine that some stranger is going to come in and cause harm. I have two dogs for that. I think that supernatural horror is "scarier" for me because it's something that I cannot protect others from. I don't believe in such things, but I can suspend disbelief to enjoy the movie for what it is. Dasha, and I am sorry to say this, but very few dogs can be relied on to perform as a protector. Most dogs will respond with fear in response to a human threat and won't be of much help. The best that most dogs can do is act as a noisemaker and alert you that something is happening that is unsettling them. They can act as an alarm, which can be very helpful to buy you time and remove any element of surprise that an intruder might have. If you have other means of protection in the home (a firearm, pepper spray, etc.) the dog alarm can buy you time to arm yourself and call for help. Having observed Hugo's energy in the background I am sorry to say that I do not have a lot of confidence that he would attack an intruder, and I say that as someone who has experience with guardian breeds and with understanding of dog psychology. A dog that is willing to step into harms way to protect it's human tend to have a very specific temperament and confidence about them. They tend to have very distinct "energy," which is to say their non-verbal impression or cues about their state of mind. Dogs typically fall into one of 3 categories: Front, Middle, or Back of the Pack kinds of dogs. Hugo comes across to me as a balanced "middle of the pack" kind of dog, but I haven't seen enough to be sure. It's possible that Hugo is also a "back of the pack" dog, which tend to be more anxious and fearful dogs. He does NOT come across as a "front of the pack" dog, which isn't a bad thing but it doesn't give much confidence in terms of actual protection work. Back of the pack dogs practice avoidance and flight, but can act "aggressive" if they feel cornered. This "aggression" isn't backed by confidence, so it's not useful in terms of protection. These are the kinds of dogs that often bite guests in the home for "no reason." They do so because they're fearful and anxious. They're not stable enough to take on protection work. You need bold, fearless, and confidence from a protector dog. Middle pack dogs tend to be more comfortable, relaxed, balanced, and playful. They don't tend to challenge humans. They can possibly protect their human by acting as a deterrence, but their protection is usually limited to how confident the intruder is. Most people do not understand dog psychology at all, so they tend to fear most dogs that bark at them. The truth is though, that most barking dogs are not interested in actual confrontation, they're more just being loud and making a scene in hopes to deter a potential threat. If ignored by an intruder, these dogs are unlikely to actually engage the threat. Front of the pack dogs are typically going to be what you want in a protector. Pack leader dogs have a distinct confidence about them and they're naturally willing to battle to protect the pack. They're confident, calm, independent, and seem to decide for themselves what they're going to do. They maintain strong eye contact and have a recognizable "presence" about them. A dog that seems calm and observant but will jump up to protect or confront negative energy coming their way - that is a front of the pack dog. Breeds of dogs cannot be relied on either. A breed can provide you with a more likely set of characteristics, but you can even get a dog like a Rottweiler who turns out to be a "back of the pack" kind of dog. You're more likely to get a front of the pack kind of dog out of a Rottweiler breed than you would get with a Labrador, but each dog is an individual. It's best to start with the breed and then look for the individual energy that identifies a front of the pack dog. If anyone is looking for a dog to act as a true protector of yourself and your home, it is best to look into guardian breeds and then when you speak to the breeder ask for the puppy in the litter that consistently gets the milk from it's mother before the rest of it's littermates. Front of the pack dogs tend to eat first, and the ones with the right energy for that role are going to try to eat first. Edited to say: The above is not mean as an indictment of Hugo. Most people don't want to have a Front of the Pack dog as they can sometimes be a liability. Trust me, I have two of them and they cannot be trusted around other dogs. They are very confrontational with dogs as they always want submission and respect from other dogs. They'll bite to make that point if they feel they're being disrespected, so I have to always be on my toes when I have them out in public. They're calm so most people think that because they're not barking up a storm at everything that this means they're approachable and they try to bring their dogs to meet mine. I have to tell them no. Just because they're quiet doesn't mean they're welcoming. Most people WANT a Middle of the Pack dog. These are the easiest to have in the home and to do things with. They tend to be more obedient and cuddly. My comments above are merely addressing protection since it was mentioned in the reaction. I would hate for you to have confidence in something that isn't likely going to be there, beyond perhaps barking.
Michael@GetFitwithDogs
2025-07-15 15:58:10 +0000 UTC
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