Hector
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Many of you might have seen this. After seeing this and some others, it really got me thinking will Hector, even though he is a fila, live up to his name?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdiZqatfReA
I currently have three dogs. The only dog I think will attack a stranger/intruder is Ginger. I've had her for the last 4 years and have heard stories of her aggression and mean streak. I have witnessed many times what a bitch she is. She has never been good with kids, with small animals, and will bite adults when annoyed. It's a good thing she gets along in this household. She is an excellent watch dog and maybe guard dog. In her younger years, she attacked and ripped the bag of a Jehovah's witness entering the yard. She also doesn't give a shit to the neighbor who has been feeding her treats for the last 6 years. She'll take his treat and the monster inside her will come out before he can even think about petting her. He told me he's never been able to pet her lol. However, I've heard that a drunk once entered the yard and she did her thing, but she ran when he turned the tables and chased her. In her recent years, I've observed her "barking and holding" my handyman in one spot.
Here she is:
Then I have a 5 year old belgian shepherd maybe a flat coated retriever mix. Buddy is an excellent watch dog. Always ready to go and on high alert. He doesn't care if it's someone he knows, he'll do his job everytime within his territory. He won't try to attack anyone coming into my yard such as my handyman. He will circle him, bark, retreat, and look for backup (his people), but he always has his eyes on him. However, he has strong ball drive. If the intruder knows that, I think he might become their friend. He sounds intimidating, but he's a friendly dog.
Here he is:
Lastly, I have Hector the fila. At 1 years old, I feel he's too friendly to my handyman lol. What bothers me is that he loves him! The funny thing is he is unsure of his wife! Hector is a great watchdog when he's awake. He's always errs on the suspicious side. He'll voice his dislike when he sees anyone walking by even if it's someone going into their house way down the street. If you take him away from something he's barking at, he'll remember and come back later to the same spot. You can tell it bothers him. He is much more calm, confident, and goofier than ever. I love how he doesn't growl at people when he's in riding in the car, loves how he's okay around people in the pet store (he layed down in petsmart yesterday even with lots of activity going on), loves how he'll watch my back (like when I'm locking the door and someone is walking by, he'll let out low growls). I am really curious as to how he will react later down the road to an intruder. I mean what if it was my handyman trying to steal my stuff? He is pretty intimidating behind walls.
Here he is:
I want to hear your experiences and thoughts. TAG YOU'RE IT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdiZqatfReA
I currently have three dogs. The only dog I think will attack a stranger/intruder is Ginger. I've had her for the last 4 years and have heard stories of her aggression and mean streak. I have witnessed many times what a bitch she is. She has never been good with kids, with small animals, and will bite adults when annoyed. It's a good thing she gets along in this household. She is an excellent watch dog and maybe guard dog. In her younger years, she attacked and ripped the bag of a Jehovah's witness entering the yard. She also doesn't give a shit to the neighbor who has been feeding her treats for the last 6 years. She'll take his treat and the monster inside her will come out before he can even think about petting her. He told me he's never been able to pet her lol. However, I've heard that a drunk once entered the yard and she did her thing, but she ran when he turned the tables and chased her. In her recent years, I've observed her "barking and holding" my handyman in one spot.
Here she is:
Then I have a 5 year old belgian shepherd maybe a flat coated retriever mix. Buddy is an excellent watch dog. Always ready to go and on high alert. He doesn't care if it's someone he knows, he'll do his job everytime within his territory. He won't try to attack anyone coming into my yard such as my handyman. He will circle him, bark, retreat, and look for backup (his people), but he always has his eyes on him. However, he has strong ball drive. If the intruder knows that, I think he might become their friend. He sounds intimidating, but he's a friendly dog.
Here he is:
Lastly, I have Hector the fila. At 1 years old, I feel he's too friendly to my handyman lol. What bothers me is that he loves him! The funny thing is he is unsure of his wife! Hector is a great watchdog when he's awake. He's always errs on the suspicious side. He'll voice his dislike when he sees anyone walking by even if it's someone going into their house way down the street. If you take him away from something he's barking at, he'll remember and come back later to the same spot. You can tell it bothers him. He is much more calm, confident, and goofier than ever. I love how he doesn't growl at people when he's in riding in the car, loves how he's okay around people in the pet store (he layed down in petsmart yesterday even with lots of activity going on), loves how he'll watch my back (like when I'm locking the door and someone is walking by, he'll let out low growls). I am really curious as to how he will react later down the road to an intruder. I mean what if it was my handyman trying to steal my stuff? He is pretty intimidating behind walls.
Here he is:
I want to hear your experiences and thoughts. TAG YOU'RE IT!
but if we were home and threatened, I have no doubt Abner would defend us. He has already shown that. He has stood his ground, showed his teeth, and growled to let someone know that they were NOT to give me a hard time. I guess it is a good thing that I am not attached to my stuff! LOL!
