Guard dog adorably fails at his duties, proving he is, in fact, not a big brave dog

Not many folks can ignore a cute dog minding its own business. Their little faces, happy tails, and slobbery kisses are just the best to dog people. You know, those people who are late to work anytime they see a dog on their way in because they just had to stop and pet it? Those are the dog people I’m talking about, and most dogs just love those people even when they’re supposedly “working.”

Owning a dog takes patience and teaching a dog to do a job takes expert level skill sometimes, especially when the dog is easily distracted from the task at hand. A 2021 encounter shared with readers on Reddit showed just what some dogs look like on a serious job when they fail to, uh, take it seriously. A dog meant to be on guard dog duty adorably misses his cue when a passerby who obviously enjoys encounters with friendly dogs leans over a tall fence to give the dog a pat. Only, this occurred right over a sign that reads “guard dog on duty.” Maybe there was a very mean Chihuahua taking his lunch break in the back, because this pooch wasn’t guarding anything.

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According to The American Kennel Club, there are several dogs that make the best guard dogs. Topping the list is the Akita, a muscular pup of Japanese lineage that's known for its loyalty and courage. Included in the list is the Bullmastiff, known for its protective instincts, loyalty to family, courage, and strength.

The Anatolian Shepherd is next, lauded for it's rugged demeanor and great authority thanks to it's flock guardian ancestry. These dogs are great against predators due to their size, weight, and amount of muscle. Staffordshire Bull Terriers earn their spot thanks to their cleverness and bravery. They were originally bred for bear and bull fighting, and have an aggressive and protective nature.

As with all dogs, socialization and training from an early age make for strong, loyal, and obedient pups.

Just as there are certain dogs naturally built for protecting their families or carrying out guard dog duty, there’s the opposite end of the spectrum. Some dogs that just weren’t made for that lifestyle. Siberian Huskies top the list of "too friendly" pups at Viva Pet, though they claim the dogs are ranked in no particular order.

“Huskies are natural pranksters and excellent family dogs," noted Viva Pet. "They are not going to help you get rid of a burglar—they would instead play with them.” Other dogs on the way too friendly to be on guard dog duty list are Pugs, Saint Bernards, and Labrador Retrievers. These guys will just want all of the good boy scratches and head pats and couldn't care less about the guy carrying your television to a waiting getaway car.

I’m no vet, but it looks like that fluffy canine enjoying rubs instead of intimidating passersby may be a husky or husky mix, and, just like Viva Pet says, this dog is much more likely to play with the potential robber than scare him away. It’s really okay though; he’s still the goodest boy!

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