People often picture large, intimidating breeds trained to protect property when they think of guard dogs. But the best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While most guard dogs have big builds, some were specifically bred to protect a home or livestock. These pups therefore make ...

Guard dogs have long been valued for their ability to detect danger, respond quickly and protect the people they love. Many of these breeds combine physical strength with sharp instincts, making them ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Often called guard dogs, more people are getting protection dogs to guard themselves and their homes. Hearing a dog bark from inside your home is proven to make your house a less ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Israeli, the 38-year-old owner of Delta K9 Academy in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity. Dogs have always been a part of ...