Dogs have very good instincts when protecting their pack or, in this case, your family and home - an your's sounds very intelligent.

I agree that professional training would probably be necessary to make him a real guard dog, but probably wouldn't be a good idea due to his, and the breed's, disposition.

Good luck with your new pet! I'm envious.
Breukelen advocaat Reviewed by Breukelen advocaat on . Guard dog training from puppyhood? OK so I have the cutest new addition to our family and a few things I'm not sure how to go about. Here are the facts... Tucker is a 12 wk old PB Golden Retriever. Comes from great parents. He is quick to learn and eger to please. He came with my brother and his large family from across the country and has been very socialized with people. We are working on house training but in the 3 days I've been able to work with him since everyone left he knows sit, laydown, come, PPSSTT!(bad/don't do Rating: 5