Answer:
Protecting property, stock and people is traditionally one function of most dogs. Protecting the family ("pack") is genetically present, and will occur spontaneously in most adult canines under appropriate circumstances. Some people make the mistake of increasing this behavior by first selecting a dog with aggressive genetic tendencies, then preventing proper socialization, and finally by praising and encouraging aggression toward other people or dogs This tends to create a canine who is offensive instead of defensive. The only context where this is desired is in police or military dogs, who are under strict control.

A person who encourages canine aggression without going through the proper training and maintenance, usually ends up with an unintentionally injured person, a law suit, and a death sentence for the dog.

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