Do pit bulls make good watch dogs?
Yes! However, those people expecting a threatening or “vicious” behavior toward people, even strangers, may be very surprised by the APBT’s friendliness and apparent acceptance of most strangers. They should not be fooled. That affable nature can quickly turn to stern defensiveness should the dog’s owner, family or household be threatened by anyone! I will bow to the vast experience of the famous dog trainer, William Koehler with a quote from one of his books, “Although the faculty for sensing a threat is possessed by terriers in general, it is seen in the fullest measure in the descendants of dogs that fought in the dog pit.” This means your sweet innocent little pit bull bitch (or dog) can suddenly become a very serious and tough customer to reckon with should someone ever threaten you in her (his) presence!
