One neighborhood watchdog has taken his skills to the next level by getting crafty with where he spies.
In a January 17 shared to the account @loki_vizsla, a decided the best plan of action to fully perform his duty as the neighborhood watch was to use the cat flap on the door. He was making do with the resources already available.
The dog comfortably took his spot on the floor and cozied up to the cat flap, poking out his snoot and up to his eyes. He needed to see, but couldn't be noticed by passersby, which is why he only put part of his body outside. He was trying to go full stealth mode.
The video on the text reads: "I'm so thankful my humans put this spy hole in for me.
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Screenshots of a vizsla looking outside through a cat flap. The dog thought the flap was his secret spy hole to use as the neighborhood watch.This vizsla named Loki was only focused on his job. He did not even realize the "spy hole" was not originally for this purpose, nor did he notice the owner standing behind him filming. That just shows how dedicated he is in this line of work, which, of course, deserves a treat raise.
All of the comments on the video were of people cracking up.
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Loki's laser focus shouldn't come as a surprise, since the vizsla breed is known to be reliable watchdogs. These dogs are loving, gentle, friendly and affectionate. But underneath their teddy-bear-like features, the strong bond they form with their family can make them naturally protective.
Vizslas are attentive, responding quickly to their owner's emotions. They're also very observant dogs with a sense of alertness. Both are excellent traits to have in a guard dog. However, while these dogs can help alert owners if they spot any threats, vizslas do not tend to have the same protective instincts as breeds that were specifically bred to be
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Some of the most common guard dogs include Akitas, Belgian Malinois, bullmastiffs, German shepherds and Rottweilers. These dogs have been bred to protect and usually have a strong sense of loyalty.
owners of guard dogs that they should go through obedience training and follow your commands. This will help give them a balance between protecting and attacking.
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