Our dogs dropped the ball on this one. They usually bark at every little thing. They did not bark at the f*%ktard that got into our car and stole my sunglasses.
I am probably going to have to get a dog specifically for being a guard dog.
You mentioned getting a gsd. From a long time trainer of gsd's I would highly suggest you don't get one unless you are experienced in training that breed or you know someone who can hold your hand and show you and help you train it.
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I think you Americans got it right with your second amendment. It makes me sick the way we can't even give criminals a dirty look up here . I have experienced break ins before, and the way I felt afterward is the worst mix of anger, vulnerability, and powerlessness possible . I hope that Muslim president running your country doesn't screw up the gun laws your forefathers set up. I think catching a thief in the act of breaking into my truck and then blowing his brains out would be the most satisfying feeling of my life.
NYS isn't far behind. Criminals have more rights than upstanding citizens. All they do is take some of their privileges away for awhile, when they do something wrong (like murder their grandma with a hammer). And people on public assistance, live better than people that work.
But, obviously, pistol grips on rifles is the reason for crime and people don't work because the rich don't pay enough taxes.
Anyway, should you catch someone breaking into your truck, it would be "very unfortunate", if they were to "find their way into your home, grab a kitchen knife and attack you,.....leaving you no choice but to defend your own life."
Very unfortunate indeed.
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M R ducks.
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M R ducks.
Say it with A thick country accent. If u already have one just talk normal.
I'm from MS and you sir are absolutely correct and I fully concur with your assessment from your observation that M R N deed members of the Anatidae family of birds.
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Wtf are you people talking about? Jesus christ, engrish please!
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I know what that means, from sesame street 30 years ago...but all that other jibber jabber y'all was talking about ain't registerin.
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For a dog to behave that differently from normal you have to wonder if either someone showed up with goodies for them or it was somebody the dogs were real familiar with. A dog that reacts that way to incursions onto its turf normally doesn't change the habit randomly. A friend of mine was frightened because nothing ever happens in her neighborhood and then one night something very similar went down at a neighbor's house. The house was broken into and their German Shepherd that will bark at the wind without hesitation didn't make a peep. She never heard how it got resolved but when the police interviewed her to see if she saw or heard anything they were hinting that they thought it was somebody the family knew. Give it some time and try to figure out exactly what happened before you assume the dogs dropped the ball.
My Pittmix is probably the worst guard dog you could ever imagine. Way too loving and trusting of strangers. But until she is told to be quiet she will at least bark incessantly when she hears movement at the door. Then she will calm down immediately and switch to affection-whore mode when she recognizes you.
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You mentioned getting a gsd. From a long time trainer of gsd's I would highly suggest you don't get one unless you are experienced in training that breed or you know someone who can hold your hand and show you and help you train it.
I have a lot of experience training dogs. I have trained my own dogs (they are labs not guard dogs). I have also worked second jobs at places that train dogs. I would probably get some help in training a guard dog just to make sure I am not doing it wrong.
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For a dog to behave that differently from normal you have to wonder if either someone showed up with goodies for them or it was somebody the dogs were real familiar with. A dog that reacts that way to incursions onto its turf normally doesn't change the habit randomly. A friend of mine was frightened because nothing ever happens in her neighborhood and then one night something very similar went down at a neighbor's house. The house was broken into and their German Shepherd that will bark at the wind without hesitation didn't make a peep. She never heard how it got resolved but when the police interviewed her to see if she saw or heard anything they were hinting that they thought it was somebody the family knew. Give it some time and try to figure out exactly what happened before you assume the dogs dropped the ball.
My Pittmix is probably the worst guard dog you could ever imagine. Way too loving and trusting of strangers. But until she is told to be quiet she will at least bark incessantly when she hears movement at the door. Then she will calm down immediately and switch to affection-whore mode when she recognizes you.
Our male lab is usually only friendly to us. He even barks at people that we do know even though he knows them also. They must have had some kind of goodies or have been snooping around the house a lot when we are at work and what not.
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They left footprints (we have a dirt/gravel driveway) which the sheriff deputy took photos of.
They are also supposed to increase patrols out where we live but they have said that before and never did.
OOH! Pics of the footprints! That's CSI level stuff! lol Sounds like your local PD is about as capable as ours here in Podunk.
I like your idea of a guard dog. Get a Rotty, feed him lean, keep him in the truck overnight. Coat your handles with steak juice and cat blood before you turn in each night. Leave the doors unlocked and by all means, point a motion activated camera at your truck. You won't wanna miss what's about to ensue!
In all seriousness, sorry that your stuff was stolen. It sucks when someone takes what you worked to own- whether it's an individual or our gov't.
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