I just meant like if one of our family was attacked by another dog or animal he would step in to help. I would caveat saying I want him to stick up for himself because he is always picked on at the dog park. And if I had a kid he would be one chunky mofo because we spoil the shit out of our dog.
Solumbran@lemmy.world 3 days ago
If you had a kid you would want him to defend you?
Your dog depends on you. He didn’t choose to be with you. If you start trying to make him have a “use” then you just wanted a tool, not a pet, and I don’t even want to interact with you if that’s the case.
That might sound harsh but we’re not in the middle ages anymore, and no one needs a dog to protect them; if anything, you should protect him. He is the one that was forced to put his life in your hands.