What is the best breed of dog to protect your coop at night? How do you train them?

saltandpepper2 said:

I have two Great Pyrenees that guard our farm, chickens included. The female is a tad more vocal, and scares most pests away simply by barking and growling, however, our male, Odin, will take care of any animals that are a little more stubborn. I know for a fact that we have a pack of coyotes, foxes, possums, racoons, and a ton of feral cats. We also happen to have a mama bear that usually raises two or three cubs a year. I've had one bird taken by predators, and it was at a time when both dogs were inside, and I'm pretty sure it was the bear.

My two GP are both very responsive, and good around (most) people, but they don't take kindly to other animals. If you want a dog that's a tad more affectionate, and flexible, get a female. Out female is much less aggressive and territorial. Our male does not leave the property, as he is extremely territorial and knows his job is at the farm.
Honestly, I don't think I would ever have another guard dog breed. They're the only breed that has been aggressive towards pests, without being untrustworthy with the livestock. They do their job well.

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centrarchid said:

What will be the dog starting point? Pup or Adult?

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