One of the many reasons people own a dog is for security purposes. A well-trained dog can protect you, your family and your property from uninvited guests. The mere sight of a large dog sitting on your front step can deter a potential intruder. Even the little guys, such as Poodles and Chihuahuas can do a good job of alerting you that someone is there. JustBajan.com's research group, teamed up with professional dog trainer, Mr. Wendell Waithe of K9 Confidence, to bring you this guide on "Choosing A Guard Dog". Mr. Waithe has 20 years of experience training dogs in Canada, but is currently located in Barbados.

Before getting your dog trained or if you are about to purchase a pup, there are a few things you should consider first: