guard-dogs
Trained canine sentries
Guard dogs are dogs trained or kept to protect property, livestock, or people from intruders or predators.
The term applies both to professionally trained security animals and to any dog whose presence deters unwanted visitors: The junkyard had guard dogs patrolling at night.
Figuratively, a guard dog is anyone who protectively watches over something: consumer advocates acting as guard dogs for the public interest.
Something owned or inherent
- premisesProperty with buildings
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- trespasserUnlawful entrant on property
burglar · alarm · surveillance · compound · estate · junkyard · warehouse · nightwatch
Sharp canine vocalization
- growlLow threatening sound
- snarlHostile vocal threat
- bitePierce with teeth
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
aggressive · territorial · menacing · deterrent · warning · patrol · protective · dominant
German working dog breed
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- DobermanAthletic German guard breed
- Belgian MalinoisBelgian herding breed
- BullmastiffPowerful Victorian-era guard dog
property
Something owned or inherent
- premisesProperty with buildings
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
- intruderUnauthorized person present
trespasser · burglar · alarm · surveillance · compound · estate · junkyard · warehouse · nightwatch · sentry
bark
Sharp canine vocalization
fierce · aggressive · territorial · menacing · deterrent · warning · patrol · protective · dominant · attack
Rottweiler
German working dog breed
- German ShepherdIntelligent working canine breed
- DobermanAthletic German guard breed
- Belgian MalinoisBelgian herding breed
obedience
Compliance with authority
- handlerOne who manages something
- commandsAuthoritative orders given
- socializationInternalizing cultural norms
discipline · loyalty · bonding · reward · leash · collar · kennel · crate · drills · certification
guard-dogslap dogs
Small dogs bred for cuddling
lapdogs · companion dogs · toy dogs · comfort animals · therapy dogs
guard-dogsattack dogs
Canines trained for aggression
intruders · wild dogs · stray dogs · feral dogs · wolves
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