got robbed overnight...

[IndyIan]

Originally Posted By: AcuraTech
Sometimes I think that having a large dog that lives outdoors in the warmer months isn't a bad investment. Around here, it's cold and snow on the ground 6 months out of the year, which tends to keep the petty thieves away.

Sucks that you got ripped off, at least it wasn't anything major.


If you're going to have a dog, it might as well do something useful. We live out in the sticks and have two Maremma livestock guardian dogs to keep the coyotes at bay and they don't mind the cold much if at all, ours have seen many cold nights out in the barn. They bark loud and often so they aren't good in town but in the right setup they would be a good deterrent.
We've got ours to be very people friendly but I've been on farms where they aren't and they are intimidating.

 

[crinkles]

Originally Posted By: bigmike
I think thieves should get what they deserve. They don't rob you of your stuff, they rob you of your time, money, efforts to purchase, the upkeep of the item, and peace of mind.

It's the thief that specializes in stealing weapons that I get most concerned about. After losing 4 guns in one robbery, I not only feel anger but concern as to what they are now being used for.



yes, this is the reason why i have not yet gotten a rifle even though i am interested in picking up target shooting. even in a safe it is usually what is targeted in a robbery. and yes in a safe i have met all my legal obligations, but why make my house a target and have it out there.

got locks installed today, so it should be all good.

 

[benjamming]

looks like you are already a target...

 

[wavinwayne]

crinkles,

Sorry to hear about the robbery. I hope one of two things happens; either:

1) The thief gets caught and your property is returned undamaged (not likely).
or
2) The stolen weed trimmer fails to ever operate properly for the thief.

 

[cousincletus]

We have a German Shepherd in the back yard when it's nice outside, inside at night and when it's cold. I agree that a big dog is very good protection (even a small dog will warn you). I feel sorry for someone if they break into the house at night. Dog is very protective. Don't need a gun.