Are Labradors a reliable guard dog?

All dogs have some amount of guarding instinct in them but Labradors must have misplaced it somewhere on the way to becoming excellent at retrieving/fetching, being gentle but strong, highly intelligent and a complete family dog. read more

Labradors are known for their loyalty to their owners but they do not make the optimal guard dog because of their characteristics like companionship. Labradors have one of the best personalities for interacting with other humans and dogs. read more

Labrador dog breed is not a good guard dog but breed is intelligent and highly trainable and trained to be a good watchdog. Labrador becomes most famous in recent years due to the fact it can be versatile and used in various fields. It is highly trainable and a reliable dog breed. Always shown in all disciplines it has been used. read more

Every dog will guard its territory if needed, But it does not mean they are guard dog. I am a dog trainer.. and If you ask me, my answer is quick : No, Lab is not at all a guard dog. He is friendly towards all people. If Lab is from bad breeding or cross breaded (with other guard dog) then probably he may not be friendly with other strangers.. read more

Don’t expect a guard dog. People often expect quite a lot from their dogs. Many people want a dog that is both friendly and good natured, especially around children. But they also want a dog that will guard their home. Or at the very least, bark at intruders. The Labrador I mentioned above with aggression issues was a wonderful guard dog. read more