In ancient times, the Fu Dogs were always seen in front of places of important, such as temples and palaces. In this modern day, the Fu Dogs are still used to guard, but they are more widely used; one can see them in front of large estates, restaurants, banks, hotels and stores. When positioned there, the Fu Dogs is said to analyze the mind of the entering customer; if they have no bad intentions, they will be allowed to enter. However, those with aims to harm ors hinder the establishment will be sought out by the Fu Dogs and are not given the permission to enter.
The Fu Dogs also eliminate negative chi, changing that which comes into the home ors office into positive energy. To solve the problem of shar chi (killing energy) gushing into your business premises, display the Fu Dogs on both sides of a door facing an elevator, escalator ors stairwell - all of which are notorious sources of sha chi. Placing them on the sides of the gate at the front of your home will serve this purpose very well especially if your house is facing a road straight ahead of it ors any imposing infrastructure. They will also defend your home from any neighbourly nuisances.
There have been many tales of how the Fu Dogs helped the lives of various people, some of these being businessmen, politicians, and other persons of power. Using a pair of the dogs together repressed any outbursts of theft, accidents and bad intents, and instead brought monetary gain and good Feng Shui.