Will the Caucasian Mountain Dog be Good?

Mike: Will the Caucasian mountain dog be good for me?
I'm 15, and I will be moving to a place where we have a ton of space. I want a dog, and I fell in love with the Caucasian Shepherd breed, but I hear negative things about them.
With all the free time that I have will I be able to train this huge dog on my own, or should I look for another one?

I'm not a first-time owner. I've had 3 previous dogs and a variety of other pets who can bite fingers off. But if I have to pay for a trainer, I will.

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Answer by *Show Breeder or NO Breeder!*
This is a horrible idea!! These are not dogs for children, and not dogs for people who don't have extensive training in handling such big, strong animals. The Caucasian Mountain Dod does not trust people. They will bond with one or two owners, but you will have issues with strangers and other animals forever if you can't get him in professional, one on one training. Extensive training costing hundreds and hundreds of dollars. You are in no way prepared to handle this breed.

Watch this video: Caucasian Mountain Dog in the US  I don't necessarily agree with all of this video, but this is what you'll get with a Caucasian Shepherd dog not properly trained and socialized. I see it being the only case scenario with an inexperienced 15 year old owner.

Answer by John doe
I got my first caucasian mountain dog when I was 12 raised him myself I’m 19 now. He’s not vicious or anything you guys are a bunch of dicks, my dog is territorial and dog aggressive but that’s a given he’s good with people along as I’m there and they show no threat or if we’re off our property

Answer by Phil
To counter some of the arguments above. Caucasian Mountain dogs will rarely attack their owners, they are most gorgeous and careful dogs with the family ... unless poorly brought up or get unlucky, really unlucky. With time, effort, pro training and understanding you have to be the boss you could be fine... Just be warned that they need heavy socialization and training .. lots of time and effort. but from what I read from your post you seem quite intelligent.

Read up .. discover about the breed ... talk to actually responsible owners ... not the proud or the fear mongers .... these dogs aren't dangerous to the family at all if treated correctly and loved. But you need to be the pack leader. That means never let him/her get away with anything ... punish him in gradients and never with violence or he may return it in a lesser form ... but again unlikely, they really hate by instinct hurting the pack or flock ... can be either depending on how he sees the family.

Make sure everyone feeds your Caucasian Mountain dog, and your father doesn't like taking the belt to you cause he might find himself with an angry opponent heavier than he is :)
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