Is it wise to encourage my dog to be aggressive towards strangers?

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Is it good to encourage a dog not to trust strangers and show aggression when unsure of someone. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 21 days old | 50 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, it really depends on what your goals are for your dog. If you want him to be a guard dog, then training him to be protective of his territory and your home/work/etc. would be helpful for his job. However, if he is going to be a family pet, you do not want to encourage him to be aggressive as he this could be dangerous for him and your family. If you're looking to have a guard dog, you should seek help from a training in order to make sure that he is trained adequately for his job. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Is it wise to encourage my dog to be aggressive towards strangers?

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