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fluff N poofed
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posted 04-09-2003 04:05 PM           Edit/Delete Message
The problem with relying on a dog for protection is that a dog cannot defend itself against a gun. And in all honesty, no dog/alarm.gun will stop a person from breaking into your home if they really (and I mean really) want to.

I think, in your situation, if you already have presonal protection by the way of a gun, why not get a watch dog? Something that will bark and alert you in time to do something. In all honesty, a barking dog will scare off a burglar just as easy as one that is growling and snapping. Infact...a barking dog often gets rid of them quicker as it will get attention...and there are many breeds who are great watch dogs.

Good luck

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Doc Helladay
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posted 04-10-2003 07:03 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Hello Jl, welcome to board. I have shown and raised dogs for over 30 years. With my experience with differet breeds and I also was a handler at one point. It sounds like you have both of best worlds a little dog hopefully a yaker to let you know if someone is outside and you have size with your boxer. We live in the country on 5 acres, when we built it yrs back and maybe you might want to consider this, we put in a commercial burgular alarm with even infr-red outside. Its better than a dog, and it is 24/7 hooked up through police and fire dept. We have a small dog now, and trust me I have been down many roads with per say guard type dogs, even though they were show dogs for conformation and not aggressive. Back in the 70's alot of people were gunho on wanted the as you call it the ultimate guard dog. People found out the hard way that they had made terrible mistakes in doing so. You can take 200 dogs of the same breed maybe only 1 out of the 200 will be that guard dog, and I mean 1 and it might come with extensive long term training. Dogs naturaly know no matter what the breed is, if you know your dog well enough they are a key alarm to its owner I know you are not using the word attack here and asked your question very gently but I know that is probably what you are looking for ONE TRAINED TO ATTACK ON COMMAND if you have a burglar...Downside of this is most of these types of dogs, dont even live with general type families. Here is a good example for you, for blind people they maybe work with 100 dogs for blind people it is possible not 1 out of the 1st hundred will work... those are the odds.. but atleast they have had alot of training and time..maybe look into some of these dogs that didnt work out.. I am sure it would be a very loyal dog..well good luck, I sure hope you find another route and maybe buy some 2 million degree pepper spray.. That is what I have due to I cannot get to my gns. either due to I have a young grandchild in my house..they are all locked up..
you take care, and dont let the boogie man's get the best of ya.
Doc2003~

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