| Since their domestication, dogs have held a | | | | dog training. |
| myriad of jobs given to them by their human | | | | The first, and perhaps most important thing to |
| leaders. From service dogs to herders, dogs have | | | | keep in mind when entertaining the idea of training |
| an almost limitless capacity for learning. Perhaps | | | | an attack dog is that once trained, the dog has |
| one of the more controversial jobs given to dogs | | | | become a weapon of sorts. By neglecting to train |
| is that of attack dog. Attack dogs are trained to | | | | this weapon properly, the owner creates a |
| bite on the command of their owner. | | | | situation where the dog could attack anyone, |
| Although it may seem like it is a barbaric practice, | | | | even the handler, for little or no reason. It is truly |
| training attack dogs does have its uses, mainly in | | | | important to remember that the fate of the dog |
| law enforcement. Not to be confused with guard | | | | and its actions lies solely with the owner and their |
| dogs, which are trained to be extremely | | | | method of training. A handler needs to understand |
| protective of a specified area, attack dogs do not | | | | how a dog will react to certain stimuli, as well as |
| go on the offensive until its handler gives the | | | | what that reaction might be. |
| orders. Most who are interested in having a dog | | | | Now some may argue argue whether the training |
| trained as an attack dog go through a professional | | | | of attack dogs is humane, or even necessary. In |
| training program, since there are inherent risks in | | | | some instances, such as law enforcement and |
| training a dog in such a manner. But for those | | | | hunting, an attack dog can serve as a valuable |
| who would like to attempt such training on their | | | | member of a team. But most will agree that it is |
| own, or would just like a little more information | | | | not recommended for a dog to be both an animal |
| before proceeding any further, here is a good | | | | companion and a trained attack dog. |
| guide of general knowledge on the topic of attack | | | | |