I just got lucky
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evince
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or get more dogs that are even bigger
I suppose that might work if you don't mind the constant stench of dogshit in your yard, the constant requirement to take them for walks twice a day, the constant expense of feeding them and paying the enormous vet bills required to keep them healthy, then having to repeat the process all over again in about ten years or so when they get too old to function as security or just up and die.
Cheaper and much less work to make it virtually impossible for someone to force their way inside your house to begin with.
Adequate security lighting and wifi surveillance cameras are another great addition.
evince
Truthmatters
Or, ... you could move to a 'Safe Area'.
OK, I was talking about your suggestion of owning multiple large security dogs, not one or two smaller pet dogs.
One can still own a nice "doggy-dog" for companionship and love without needing a team of Dobermans or Rottweilers just to keep you safe.
Policing the yard twice a day? Would you fit that in before or after their twice daily walks?
As far as being expensive goes, a couple of large, trained attack dogs aren't exactly cheap either. Especially the astronomical vet bills.
As I said before, reinforced door frames, high impact windows OR security bars over the windows, adequate lighting and surveillance cameras, don't require any additional work, maintenance, cleaning up after or expense after the initial installation and they don't suffer deterioration from old age after ten or twelve years like animals do.
Even if you owned a gun, what you did was the right response. I always tell people that their guns are last resort; turning on the lights and yelling out that you called the cops will usually send burglars packing. You do not want to shoot anyone if it can be avoided.
If you can afford it I suppose.
Of course, most people don't want to pack up everything they own and go through leaving a home they've become comfortable in. Memories, sentimental attachments and all of that.
evince
Truthmatters
my dogs are not small
4 ranging from 100lbs to 50lbs
nearly 300lbs of four mouths filled with sharp teeth who all know how to snuggle
All good points.....and with today's technology one can easily do a wireless alarm system that is also tied to your phone and can monitor all your doors if someone knocks or attempts to get inside.
Four well-placed shots = zero dogs.
My old pal is 100% correct on this.
Thanks
When you're right, you're right, old friend.
That's true. But if you feel 'unsafe', maybe it's time to leave?