Can Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs Be A Watch Dog?

This dog is not recommended to be a watchdog.

Training a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog To Be a Watch Dog

A lot of people get a pet dog because they want extra safety and security around their homes. A guard dog, or a canine that will actually stop an intruder, usually takes special breeding and training, but there are many dogs that are outstanding watch dogs.

A watch dog simply alerts their owner to somebody coming close to their home. Even if your dog isn't a police dog, most barking dogs will discourage an intruder even if they aren't big. Most guard dogs also make terrific watch dogs, but not all watch dogs make good guard dogs.



Top 5 Best Guard Dogs

1. Doberman Pinscher - The Doberman Pinscher is German breed initially used for safeguarding, police and military work. They are big, strong dogs that will notify their owners to suspicious activity and can make great guard dogs as well.

2. Cairn Terrier - Although little, the Cairn Terrier is mighty. They are strong-willed, fiery little terriers that are quite watchful of their surroundings and will alert their owners to any novel activity in no time. Due to this, they make exceptional watch dogs.

3. Rottweiler - The Rottweiler is a large German guard dog breed that is deeply loyal to its family but wary of strangers. Although, they are not a good choice for amateur canine owners.

4. German Shepherd - They are terrific guard dogs that will notify their owners of any strangers just a little too close to their homes.

5. Akita - They will quickly alert their owners to any uncommon activity. They are strong dogs that are not well-suited for the novice owner, but are almost unparalleled in their loyalty to their owners.

What to do if you lose your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

If your Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Contact the local vet clinics to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

If you find a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who can scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.