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Question by rose
Submitted on 12/22/2003
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are labrador are good guard dogs

Answer by hbbb
Submitted on 1/29/2004
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Yes

Answer by Eric
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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NO, lab are not guard dogs, they will warn you if they'reinsecure, lab are friendly with almost everybody. For a dog to be a guard he will need proper training. A Germain Shepperd is a good guard dog.

Answer by Chops
Submitted on 3/24/2004
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No way! we've just been burgled and the fat old lab just laid there and let them step over her - get a doberman

Answer by Stephanie
Submitted on 5/25/2004
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Labs are good guard dogs if you get the right one. I have a lab and she never lets anyone get near the house without letting my family know first. My aunt also has a lab that is very protective.

Answer by Scott = England
Submitted on 8/28/2004
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No,Labs are a bit slow. Dobermanns were used for guarding!! labs are gun dogs, so its not in their Blood. i have 2 Dobermanns and they are the best Guard dogs and campions you could ever get from a Dog.

Answer by matildalover
Submitted on 9/12/2004
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i don't think labs are good guard dogs because they aren't aggressive. i don't think they'd attack anyone.

Answer by Bho
Submitted on 11/4/2004
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Depends on how you train it. If you want a labby as a guard dog then best to buyu from pup and train it by taking it to classes, or even give it a go yourself (trainning animals can be read upon and common sense - reward, punishment, etc). Remember one thing though, its never a dog thats at fault, its the owner. For example, a fat lazy labby is because the owener is feeding it incorrectly and not giving enough exercise. Ideally for guard dog Doberman's are good, but by experience Rottweiler has been the best (R.I.P Scooby!)

Answer by Cede
Submitted on 11/6/2004
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Yes, because my dog always watches out for my family and I mean alway'swatches out for my family and I appriciate it very much. Thank You.

Answer by Droog
Submitted on 2/9/2005
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I am on my 2nd yellow lab, both will notify you someone is there, but probably not attack unless provoked.

Answer by OOB
Submitted on 2/16/2005
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Labs, atleast mine is a veary good gard dog. He Just turned 1 yr old and trys to break through the window when someone walks by the house. He also does not allow strangers into the house, he growls and shows his teeth. However he is great with my son, and other dogs.

Answer by Wulfy
Submitted on 2/25/2005
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Any dog can be trained to be a guard dog even a standard poodle. The only question is "Do you want your dog to be a guard dog" and if you do there's numerous videos out there that teach you how to teach your dog. There are even kennels you send your dog to and professional trainers work with them for about three weeks. It's all up to you in the end.

Answer by Trey
Submitted on 4/9/2005
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Yes, a lab is a very good guard dog IF YOU GET THE RIGHT ONE. My car was broken into last night and my chocolate lab (just turned a year old) was barking and growling through the door so I let him out, and instead of peeing on a tree he shot around to my car, bit the guy in the back and chased him down a house or two. BUT YOU HAVE TO GET THE RIGHT ONE< AND WORK WITH HIM WHILE THEY ARE A PUPPY. My lab is also above standards though, at 27" at the shoulder, and 110 lbs. (all muscle)

Answer by Lars
Submitted on 6/3/2005
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I have a Lab and she is one of the best guard dog you could get ... I guess it just has something to do with what dog you get.

Answer by da boss
Submitted on 8/8/2005
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what are yee talkin about labs are brilliant guard dogs.there always alert and ready

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Answer by marie
Submitted on 9/3/2005
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Actually my lab is very protective and she growls at anyone besides me and my b/f shes a really good dog!!

Answer by phi-hung nguyen
Submitted on 9/16/2005
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na i dont have a lab so i dont noe lol but i noe they are biatch$

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 10/19/2005
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Yes, but get two dogs one Lab since you like it, and German Shepherd to protect your house and your lab. Have Fun, Sam

Answer by Brock
Submitted on 11/18/2005
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My black lab is very protective, i can tell her to attack and she will:) so lab dogs are good guard dogs

Answer by jase
Submitted on 4/21/2006
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yes labs are good guards my lab almost killed the burgaler without training

Answer by bigsean fee
Submitted on 6/7/2006
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i think not but i will say my old dog was a boy who lived out side he was very protective and my girl lad does nothing so i belive it depends on their personality

Answer by James
Submitted on 8/30/2006
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Yes my lab barks all the time if it hears something outside. but in day light he just wants to play ball with everyone. dumbass !!!

Answer by copper
Submitted on 10/28/2006
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i think so yes, but it does depend on the dog. some are great some are hopeless. as with all breeds. you can get a pit bull an it could be a real softy. so yeah every dog is different but all dogs hav a protective instint

Answer by P DIDDY
Submitted on 11/19/2006
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HECK NO

Answer by nicki
Submitted on 11/23/2006
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my dog is an excellent guard dog. He listens for every noise outside. If he thinks somoene is out there, he will run out and grawl and bark.

Answer by Amy..A
Submitted on 4/17/2007
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No, Labs are not great guard dogs. Though my dog has never let me down, when ever something happens he is right there with me to make sure i don't get hurt and stuff like that.