Xamen you basically agreed with me just worded differently I do want the dog social first but Hugo wants a guard dog he says he doesn't socialize his dogs with visitors at his house that's why I suggested the sit stay and being in public when doing obedience.The chain would work also to keep the dog from hiding from the family doing everyday things that he will get use to and soon will participate in without fear of his family. The agitation method would work best with this kind of dog verses traditional in your face agitation even if it's all in prey this dog should be started at farther distances with little pressure after the dog has become socially confidant.