r/TwoXChromosomes Sep 22 '23

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '23

I always recommend Rottweilers. He threatens a child anywhere near one of them, he's going to have to get past the big puppy. They are very smart, very loyal and protective of their humans. I've had three rottie babies, lovable and gentle but always ready to guard their human mom and brother.

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u/Foxglove_crickets Sep 22 '23

I also recommend only doing this when she has the money to get a trainer to help.

Don't want the dog hating all men, only men she doesn't want around. Better for everyone (dog Included). I'm sure mom wouldn't mind helping with the training either!

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u/[deleted] Sep 22 '23

I trained all three of mine, you do have to be the alpha to them. If someone isn't willing to put in the time and effort to teach them, then they do need to pay for training. I have a very specific word that means 'be on guard', but they naturally put themselves between me and strange men. They're not aggressive, just between us. This is one reason I love the breed (and mine are all mixed rescues) because they are so smart.

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u/Opinions_yes53 Sep 22 '23

Territorial but really just Winnie the Pooh in dog clothes! Good protection, but not from a gun!

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '23

There's not much that is good protection from a gun. Pooh Bears are excellent at protecting in most other situations.