| 7/13/2013 10:06:31 PM |
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uga1785
Dardanelle, AR
43, joined Nov. 2012
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i have a dobie and a rott plus a pitt all 3 trained to protect my home. And unlock a gun when fired my dogs can stop in mid bite run. I dnt understand why more people dnt hav a properly trained k-9 over a gun. It mite have kept the tradgey in flordia from happening.
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| 8/22/2013 10:18:21 AM |
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song_bird86
Sparta, MO
31, joined Jan. 2008
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I don't like guns so I would much rather have a protective dog over a gun. That being said, I don't want a dog that's gonna bark at the mail man every time he comes or will bark at the neighbor kids when they're out playing or come over to play because they don't "belong." Our Weimaraner does just that and I can't stand it. My son brought his friend over to play and the dog went nutso.
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| 8/22/2013 10:34:25 AM |
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cutelilkitkat
Ada, OK
29, joined Apr. 2013
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I think more people don't have it because too many won't properly train their dogs. The dog ends up attacking a neighbor or a child and gets more punishment than the owner. If you are a responsible owner and you know what you are doing then I'm all for it...but some people shouldn't be allowed near dogs much less aggressive ones they can sick on people.
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| 8/22/2013 12:54:19 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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yep
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| 8/22/2013 11:54:24 PM |
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demonchaserdc
New South Wales
Australia
46, joined May. 2013
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I have a English Staffy & a German Shepherd. Both seem to act like Big Sooks. But intact both have been trained as Watch/Guard/Protect animal.
They are friendly most of the time.
Unless a certain command is given.
Then They are in Protection mode.
I don't like or use Guns. But I am trained in Several Martial Arts, Bo/Quarter Staff fighting. As well as Sword, Battle Axe, Knife Fighting.
I am an Archer, using a Bow.
I also know how to throw Knives & Axes. Too.
Last time someone tried breaking in here. They lost an ear....
Taken off with a thrown Knife.
Then held to the ground by my dogs until the Cops arrived.
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| 8/27/2013 12:35:19 PM |
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rainyyy
Tahaneh ye Ney BastehKaiserslautern
Germany
45, joined Aug. 2013
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BOTH!
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| 8/27/2013 2:19:05 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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The OP has deleted.
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| 8/29/2013 1:24:55 AM |
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mrpixel
La Puente, CA
40, joined Jan. 2011
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I have both...
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| 8/29/2013 11:39:39 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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dead thread --- the OP has deleted
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| 8/30/2013 6:12:30 PM |
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anthonytra
Fort Worth, TX
40, joined Mar. 2013
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(this post has been flagged as inappropriate, sorry.)
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| 9/6/2013 10:29:35 PM |
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anthonytra
Fort Worth, TX
40, joined Mar. 2013
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yeah...but, can you get homeowners' insurance?
Yes I have HOI and have never had a problem in that area, I live in Texas and everyone owns a pit of some kind.
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| 9/7/2013 9:53:57 AM |
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computercat
Rozel, KS
68, joined Aug. 2012
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| 9/8/2013 4:23:33 PM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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mine is my german shepherd
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| 9/9/2013 5:01:17 PM |
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islandia8_2
Tacoma, WA
52, joined Jun. 2013
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I have never owned or touched a gun, however, I currently own five large dogs. They all look intimidating but 3 of them are special needs dogs. All are rescues.
My old Chow was the best guard dog I've ever owned. A wonderful breed with natural guarding instincts, a definite must for any single woman living alone.
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| 9/9/2013 5:56:57 PM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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you are lucky to have so many dogs.I have a samoyed and a gorgeous male german shepherd and i want to get a female shepherd one day,not for breeding.
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| 9/10/2013 3:46:37 AM |
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islandia8_2
Tacoma, WA
52, joined Jun. 2013
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you are lucky to have so many dogs.I have a samoyed and a gorgeous male german shepherd and i want to get a female shepherd one day,not for breeding.
Thank you. Being big dogs they do cost and and a leg to feed but they're well worth it since they came from sad backgrounds. I've found that rescue dogs seem to sense they were saved from bad backgrounds. Samoyeds are almost like Chows (one man dogs, loyal and protective).. My purebred white German Shepherd is huge but he suffers with severe epilepsy.
Good luck to you. You sound like a big hearted animal lover. As I said before on your blog: Kia ora. 
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| 9/10/2013 4:18:49 AM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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I want to get a female shepherd but not for breeding,for the cuddles.I reckon female dogs are awesome for cuddling.Their coats arnt so rank as the males.My samoyed is a great cuddler and she loves people too
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| 9/10/2013 4:30:18 AM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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my first samoyed used to have fits too.My vet never did find out what caused them but it was horrible to watch
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| 9/10/2013 2:31:07 PM |
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jrupp0604
Stoughton, MA
68, joined May. 2011
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My dog always has my back 
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| 9/13/2013 6:39:24 PM |
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islandia8_2
Tacoma, WA
52, joined Jun. 2013
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my first samoyed used to have fits too.My vet never did find out what caused them but it was horrible to watch
Oh you are true about the dogs fits/seizures being horrible to watch. I feel so helpless and can only pet him and wait until he (Mr. Wolf) comes out of each fit. He's always disoriented and feels the urge to bite on something so I always have a snack with his epilepsy meds (4 Phenobarbital 30mg pills) stuffed inside his snack. My vet cannot diagnose why he has fits too. I feel for you having had to watch your first samoyed having seizures. It is truly a heartbreaking experience.
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| 9/14/2013 12:29:04 PM |
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islandia8_2
Tacoma, WA
52, joined Jun. 2013
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It's really odd, and not a joke, but my cat is vicious. She growls like a dog and hisses at anyone she doesn't know, and some she does know. She's my security.
That's so cute. What breed is she?
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| 9/14/2013 12:55:15 PM |
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kristen587
Calgary, AB
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I'm actually in BC right now for a Shutzhund competition with my dog. She is much better for home protection because she will bark to warn off intruders first and is a great companion all the time. I also have a gun but nobody would know that before trying to break in to my home and it's pretty usless just sitting in my drawer
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| 9/14/2013 3:56:22 PM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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my boy is a good watch dog as well.I dont show him at all.He is just my protector and best buddy
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| 9/14/2013 5:43:24 PM |
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islandia8_2
Tacoma, WA
52, joined Jun. 2013
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my boy is a good watch dog as well.I dont show him at all.He is just my protector and best buddy
Your boy is super handsome!!!!
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| 9/14/2013 6:53:56 PM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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thanks and i make sure he knows it every day.!!
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| 9/14/2013 6:55:06 PM |
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gsd_nz
Chahar Deh ye GhowrbandAuckland
New Zealand
67, joined Sep. 2013
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Kristen what breeds are part of the Shutzhunds?
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| 9/15/2013 12:12:26 AM |
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shakey216
Lecanto, FL
64, joined Mar. 2010
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both......
my weimaurna justs needs to let out a woof and im going for the gun....
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| 9/15/2013 9:24:30 AM |
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kristen587
Calgary, AB
27, joined Sep. 2013
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Shutzhund isn't a breed it's a dog sport from Germany that includes Obedience, Tracking and Protection Work. Originaly only German Sheppards, Dobermans & Boxers were allowed to train but now most Shutzhund clubs allow all breeds.
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| 9/15/2013 1:40:42 PM |
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islandia8_2
Tacoma, WA
52, joined Jun. 2013
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Kristin, my Chow was Shutzhund trained by a branch of the US Federal K9 division where my ex worked. Most of the other dogs there were German Shepherds.
Shakey, your dog (Weimirana -- spell?), is also know as the Ghost Dog for it's beautiful eyes and coat. I love that breed, they are so smart.
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| 9/16/2013 8:20:17 AM |
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kristen587
Calgary, AB
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I was just at a Shutzhund competiton in BC and most of the dogs were either German or Belgin Shepherds with only 2 other Dobermans, one Boxer and one Bull Mastif. Any dog can handle the Obedience part, most are good with the Tracking but many breeds loose points in the Protection trials because the "bite" and hold are not natural actions for them. It's a ton of fun and a great way to bond with your dog.
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| 9/18/2013 4:12:13 PM |
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babes51
Charleston, WV
55, joined Sep. 2013
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Both
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| 11/11/2013 12:45:58 AM |
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hometown88
Miami, FL
98, joined Jun. 2013
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Was the Dogs now they are gone Now its my Fist!
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| 11/11/2013 9:05:27 AM |
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lostinthread
Climax, MI
33, joined Aug. 2013
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| 11/11/2013 9:53:25 AM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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I keep both with me at all times.If Im in the shower you can bet there's at least 1 dog waiting on the other side of the curtain.
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| 11/18/2013 6:21:36 AM |
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tardsmasher2
Douglasville, GA
55, joined Jun. 2010
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Both
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| 12/8/2013 2:06:31 PM |
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350zgirl
Chicago, IL
41, joined Sep. 2013
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Both
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| 12/11/2013 7:16:31 AM |
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theplagu388
Chicago, IL
26, joined Sep. 2013
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Well a gun kills you in seconds where as a properly trained k9 may take longr
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| 12/11/2013 3:42:12 PM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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I was just at a Shutzhund competiton in BC and most of the dogs were either German or Belgin Shepherds with only 2 other Dobermans, one Boxer and one Bull Mastif. Any dog can handle the Obedience part, most are good with the Tracking but many breeds loose points in the Protection trials because the "bite" and hold are not natural actions for them. It's a ton of fun and a great way to bond with your dog.
Seeing Sholoh actually attack a human{appropriate cause}in truth it kinda scarred the hell out of me.He dropped him on command but HOLY COW!....Makes BOTH my gsds look slow and awkward,and I assure you,neither are.I have to keep a close eye on Liberty,though.And my Dad's dog,Boomer?I can't adopt that dog out...hes OVER woman and child protective.No training.My animals could be better trained and Ive thought of this for a while.
Sholoh is always such a happy go lucky show off.He can be trusted around other species,PREY species,small children,he is shy around canes and foot warry around wheel chairs,though.But boy when its time to do his job,he's instantly down to bussiness.I credit that animal with a great deal of my ability to recover from the past.I cant imagine my life if he'd never come into it,or after he passes.One thing's for certain,because of him,I'll never be without a wolf by my side.Maybe not a full blood,but a high content wolfdog at least.Yes,I do know each is an indivual.One can't be replaced by another.
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| 12/11/2013 10:29:29 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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the one whose bite is worse than it's bark
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| 12/12/2013 4:05:05 PM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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Id rather shoot someone than have my dogs do their job...a LOT less hassle and protects them from the perps defensive efforts.
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| 12/22/2013 2:15:38 AM |
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hometown88
Miami, FL
98, joined Jun. 2013
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If I had a dog it would be a dog right now Its my fist
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| 12/22/2013 8:39:10 PM |
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farms46
West Palm Beach, FL
50, joined Oct. 2013
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Both
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| 12/22/2013 10:35:16 PM |
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hometown88
Miami, FL
98, joined Jun. 2013
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| 12/24/2013 11:41:42 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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weapons trained guard dog
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| 12/25/2013 9:43:34 AM |
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ladypat81
Baltimore, MD
36, joined Jun. 2013
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I have a rottie and she does the trick.
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| 12/26/2013 10:36:28 AM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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If I had a dog it would be a dog right now Its my fist
Hon,you live in Miami...buy a good handgun and a dog.Get your permits.
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| 12/29/2013 3:17:17 PM |
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cupocheer
Assumption, IL
68, joined May. 2010
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My home security is a post-menopausal, experienced, senior citizen with a loaded Mossberg.
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| 12/29/2013 7:01:23 PM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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My home security is a post-menopausal, experienced, senior citizen with a loaded Mossberg.  
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| 1/3/2014 9:00:56 AM |
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fastination
Evans, GA
63, joined Aug. 2008
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Having had both, and both is the right answer, I prefer guns over dogs:
Dogs are daily maintenance & annual vet visits
Barking is an issue
Travelling is a problem
IF the dog has to attack, chances are the idiot public will want it put down
Guns, like dogs, can have an intimidation factor, so neither has to be used
Now if you're going to have a dog as a family pet anyway, it makes sense to have one that can back up it's bark. A little yippy dog nipping at a burglar's toes won't do much. You would be better off putting the key to the safe in the aquarium with a couple lion fish.
As mentioned many times, the dog has to be properly TRAINED, plus considered a member of the family (furry kid) and NOT - no frikken way - NOT chained to a tree in the yard.
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| 1/3/2014 8:00:43 PM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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NOT - no frikken way - NOT chained to a tree in the yard.[/
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| 1/9/2014 1:16:15 PM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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Liberty cheesin' for the camera
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| 2/6/2014 10:03:29 AM |
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dances_in_woods
Henderson, TX
51, joined Mar. 2011
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Both....but sadly they can shoot your dog while your busy unlocking your gun. My weapons are fully loaded & ready. No kids here to get to them
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| 2/22/2014 5:03:32 AM |
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naturesbounty
Plantsville, CT
48, joined Nov. 2013
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Gun. If someone comes on your property without consent , meaning a robber, i would shoot. I would not want anything happening to me, my animal or property.
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| 2/26/2014 8:58:01 PM |
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chris2913
Saint Cloud, MN
34, joined Sep. 2013
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I have 2 rottweilers and two pits. They love everybody and I dont see them as being aggressive unless someone was trying to harm me. My Rotties are young still but I see them being better guard dogs than my pits.
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| 2/27/2014 4:12:34 PM |
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dead_end
Greenville, SC
33, joined Feb. 2014
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My mutt is my alarm, my guns are my protection. One within arms reach no matter where I am sitting.
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| 3/8/2014 9:33:33 AM |
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onemoretime2c
Boca Grande, FL
63, joined Apr. 2012
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My K9 was my working partner and my best friend.His perception was I belonged to him and he would not let any harm come to me....btw,,, He would do that on a "Smile" command
Liberty cheesin' for the camera
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| 3/26/2014 5:07:51 PM |
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nitalu00
Anderson, CA
33, joined Jan. 2013
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Both. Well the dog isn't for protection but he is good at alerting me if someone is in the yard. I have a 9mm Sig Sauer, a Smith and Wesson 38 special revolver, a couple shot guns ( 12 and 20 gauge), and a rifle. I also have a 22 caliber semi automatic pistol for target practice.
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| 3/27/2014 5:21:38 PM |
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real_1_here_4_u
Marion, OH
38, joined Nov. 2013
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Even if I could have a dog I would choose gun, of which I have 3 and plan to own more. I have nothing against dogs and have owned them in the past when I was growing up, I have more faith in my firearms. I know exactly where they are and what my firearms will do, whereas the best trained dog in the world could run, hesitate, or disobey. I do not mean any disrespect at all to those who own and love dogs, I only give my thoughts and opinion related to this topic.
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| 3/28/2014 6:02:10 AM |
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dead_end
Greenville, SC
33, joined Feb. 2014
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Both. Well the dog isn't for protection but he is good at alerting me if someone is in the yard. I have a 9mm Sig Sauer, a Smith and Wesson 38 special revolver, a couple shot guns ( 12 and 20 gauge), and a rifle. I also have a 22 caliber semi automatic pistol for target practice.
This is my feeling as well. My dog growls at any sounds outside, then goes nuts if it turns in to footsteps or voices.
My Sig P229 is in my nightstand, S&W M&P Shield is in my computer desk and M&P 9c is in my coffee table. Those are for any undesirables who make it in the door.
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| 3/28/2014 7:41:28 AM |
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autumnsmile
Counce, TN
53, joined May. 2009
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I am well armed and have many canids...even the tiniest will bark,but it's Sholoh,Liberty and Guage I depend upon.None would hesitate to do their job and I love them with all of my heart.I don't much go anywhere without one by myside...part of that ptsd issue,but I must be gaining some ground on that because Im finding that while its difficult ,I CAN and do go some places at some times without them having to be with me.On the home front,a perp wouldn't stand a chance.If 1 member of the pack attacked,all of them would...it's pack mentality.Sholoh,he'd drop em on command,as would Guage...but Liberty?I can't yet trust my answer to that.Willow and Shamuk...In the heat of the moment?No....and my maltipoo?He has no concept that he isn't 10' tall bullet proof...we call Tuffy the ball grabber
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