ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Guard dog

A guard dog is a dog that is trained to protect and defend people and property. Just like how a superhero will protect people from bad guys, a guard dog will protect people and their property from bad guys too! They are very helpful because they can use their sharp senses, like their strong sense of smell and hearing, to detect danger and bark to alert their owners.

Guard dogs can be trained to do lots of things like stand guard at the door, scare away intruders, and even track missing people. They are really good at keeping people and property safe because they are loyal and brave. They can also be very big and strong, which makes it hard for bad guys to try to get past them.

However, guard dogs are not pets and must be treated with respect and trained properly so they won't accidentally hurt people. They also need lots of love and attention from their owners, just like any other pet, because they are very important members of the family.

In summary, a guard dog is like a superhero that uses its sharp senses to protect people and property from bad guys!