The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle

17: Are Guard Dogs Friendly? Decoding "Protective" & "Loyal" Doodle Mixes


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🐾 Thinking about getting a Doodle mix described as "protective" or "loyal"? Wondering if a guard dog is right for your family?

Many Doodle parents are drawn to terms like “loyal,” “protective,” “discerning,” or “one-family dog”—but what do these traits really mean for daily life? In this episode, we break down:

💡 What You'll Learn:
✔️ What "protective" and "loyal" really mean in different breeds
✔️ Are guard dogs friendly, or do they require specialized training?
✔️ What happens when a "one-family dog" meets visitors?
✔️ How to determine if a protective Doodle mix fits your lifestyle
✔️ Why increased crime doesn’t always mean you need a guard dog

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The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved DoodleBy The Doodle Pro® – Corinne Gearhart, Certified Dog Trainer & Doodle Expert

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