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Dog owners, have you ever thought about how effective your dog would be in the case of a home invader? I mean, someone breaking into your house in the middle of the night. Anyone have any experiences? I think my golden doodle might bark but then would probably start wagging her tail. My shepard I don't know
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We were camping last weekend, sitting around the campfire after dark with the dogs and a pack of 5 or 6 little girls went running through our campsite chasing each other. In a flash Sophie (all 11 pounds of her) shot off my wife's lap and went after them with her most ferocious bark. The girls all screamed and scattered with one of them running head first into a boulder that must have hit her mid thigh. She folded over it like a taco. Never saw the thing coming in the dark. Lots of screaming and crying ensued while Sophie sat 2 feet away barking and not making the situation better. Thankfully she was on a 20' lead that lets her roam the campsite but not wander off. I'm pretty sure she might have bit the kid if she had caught her in all the excitement. So yeah, they definitely will alert us to an intruder but are completely ineffective beyond that unless the intruder is a 7 year old kid. Last edited by DETRoadster; 08-23-2019 at 08:23 AM.. |
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We have two Norwegian Elkhounds outside that would give a lot of warning as they can see the front pretty well, and if someone were stupid enough to try and come through the back fenced in yard, those two would be on them in a minute. I can't tell you the small game I have had to dispose of over the last 3 years. Otherwise a Home Invader that actually made it in has much more to worry about than our dogs.
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I realize that I will most likely catch some hell over this, especially here. I am extremely reluctant to even discuss this, but I have to express this in some fashion as I've let it eat me alive today.
Today Hamilton The Cat (yes it's capitalized because it's his first, middle and last name) will be re-homed. With my work schedule, gym, girlfriend and general adulting; I am hardly ever home. He is an indoor/outdoor pet, that either ends up being cooped up inside all day or stuck outside. I've come to realize that I simply don't have the time for a pet and unfortunately he is the one suffering because of my extremely busy lifestyle. I feel like a complete bastard for doing this, but I also know it's better for him to have company, versus just being left alone all the time. The retired elderly couple, that are taking him in, are beyond excited about getting him today and have already called me twice this morning to ask what food he likes and what toys I think he would like to play with. This truly saddens me, but I'd much rather see him go to a home that will benefit his life better than what I can give him offer him now. |
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No hell to catch here except what you make for yourself. I have had to do this in the past. You may feel like you are failing your pet...but you are actually doing what's best for them just like you would your kids. It will suck for you not to have him around, but think of the joy he will now bring to the other home...especially as excited as they sound about taking him. The only time I ever look at something like this in a harsh way and I may even be wrong about it...is when people leave them straight up...or just head to the most convenient shelter. At least you took the time and effort to make sure he would be well looked after!
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Sorry to hear that, but ultimately it sounds like you are looking out for his interest, and at least he has a good home lined up for him. It must be difficult because I could never part with my pets.
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