The most frightening break in is not the single burglar, though that is scary, it is the home invasion with several people. My Great Pyrenees has saved me more than once.
It was about 1am and I heard a noise and thought it was Sophie snoring. Suddenly there is a crash and the back door was busted open. There were 3 men, but they were not counting on a 110 lb dog coming at them over the couch and they ran. This was in a very nice neighborhood outside of San Antonio. The second time was similar in a nice neighborhood outside of Houston. But this time they heard Sophie and never got to the door. In this situation I had time to get my gun. Both times they were eventually caught and drug money was the motivation. I will never be without a dog.
It does not matter where you live, be vigilant and watch out for your neighbors. I am not nice to solicitors(unless they are girl scouts selling thin mints). When I have professionals working in my home, they are introduced to Sophie and she stays by my side.
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