for those looking to delve deeper into the world of canine behavior, especially how dogs are naturally guarded and protective, i would recommend a fascinating book that explores how these traits are not merely pre-existing but are also shaped by their surroundings. it offers great clarification on how dogs use their instincts to guard and protect, and in cases where these instincts might be relegate to the background due to domestication, it suggests ways to rejuvenate these inherent qualities. it's like taking a journey to go back to the start and understanding the primal aspects of your beloved pets in a new light.