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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #75 on: April 11, 2012, 11:19:58 AM »
I am sorry to hear about that, I have a special alarm system. She weighs 72 pounds and has a bite force of approx 1300 psi. If you are not known than I feel sorry for ya. I'd rather have someone grate my kahones with a cheese grater than have her bite me.



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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #76 on: April 11, 2012, 11:57:11 AM »
I never said it was "impossible". But after the Hundreds, thousands? of Burglarys Ive investigated I'd say its pretty unlikely. We have 25,000 to 30,000 Burglarys a year here and of all the ones Ive seen the only one that went in on a dog was one with a little fi-fi dog they forced into a room.

If I were you I'd wonder about the people who knew my dog.
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The cops said they routinely get past viscous sounding dogs simply by yelling at them.
Thats a bunch of BS. But believe what you will.




Had a break in back in Feb. My rather large dog who raises holy hell when anyone comes around somehow did not stop someone from breaking in during broad daylight through a window facing the street.

A dog is no guarantee, whether they pepper sprayed her, hit her with a stick, threw her a piece of meat, they somehow got past her.

The cops said they routinely get past viscous sounding dogs simply by yelling at them. They also said they have seen cases where the guard dog was simply cracked on the head with a bat or something. Unless you have a professionally trained guard dog, don't make the mistake I did by relying on one.

Seriously, I've heard the dog from outside, I never would have dreamed anyone would try to come in that house.

Sure turned out to be a false sense of security.

The MO is this. They will first knock on your door, if you answer they will make up some excuse. Need any yardwork done, have you seen lost cat? etc.

If you don't answer, they will know you aren't home regardless of how many lights or radios are on.

Best bet is iron window bars and security doors IMO.

An inexpensive wall safe to store guns, small valuables is also good.
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #77 on: April 11, 2012, 12:06:42 PM »
I never said it was "impossible". But after the Hundreds, thousands? of Burglarys Ive investigated I'd say its pretty unlikely. We have 25,000 to 30,000 Burglarys a year here and of all the ones Ive seen the only one that went in on a dog was one with a little fi-fi dog they forced into a room.

If I were you I'd wonder about the people who knew my dog.  

I don't know what to tell ya man. My dog runs about 80 lbs at least.

Believe me, I thought the only explanation could have been someone the dog knew, but try as I might, I can't name a single suspect.

All I can tell ya is what the cops told me and they could have been exaggerating.

You believe what you want too, but I put iron bars on the windows. I sure ain't relying on this dog or any other now.

You need to understand that this is not a dog I had the slightest doubt about. Based on her reaction to anyone who came near the house, there was no other dog on earth that I would have rather had in my house in the event of a burglary, with the possible exception of one that I knew had been professionally trained for that specific purpose.

I'm still in shock that someone came into the house with her in it. I am absolutely incredulous about it, even months later.

Just trying to help, what do you think I should have said? "A burglar got past my large mean dog, but I'm sure it will work for you."
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #78 on: April 11, 2012, 12:43:02 PM »
No you say what you have to say. The P.O should have never told you that cause it aint true.

Ive backed up fierce dogs simply cause I have no fear of dogs. In general burglars avoid residences with dogs but anything is possible. Ive seen it when they break in knowing the people are inside. They simply dont care. Many are junkies and will do anything, as soon as possible, just to get their next jab or rock.
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #79 on: April 11, 2012, 01:12:55 PM »
Ive seen it when they break in knowing the people are inside. They simply dont care. Many are junkies and will do anything, as soon as possible, just to get their next jab or rock.

If that had happened, they would have gotten a jab allright. 9mm or .45. Iv'e been burglarized 3 times in different houses, but was never at home to stop it.

Thought I had done everything right before this last one, good deadbolts, security doors, big dog. Alarm had long been deactivated, but still had the signs in the front yard.

Oh well, guess you can only do so much. If someone really wants in they will bring a cutting torch for the window bars, or run their car through your brick wall.

I was just unlucky enough to have had an abnormally brazen burglar.

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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #80 on: April 11, 2012, 01:34:30 PM »
My dog is 118 lbs. Had him down to 113 for a bit.
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #81 on: April 11, 2012, 05:54:14 PM »
My dog is 118 lbs. Had him down to 113 for a bit.

Ah, a lap dog.
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #82 on: April 11, 2012, 07:39:41 PM »
I am sorry to hear about that, I have a special alarm system. She weighs 72 pounds and has a bite force of approx 1300 psi. If you are not known than I feel sorry for ya. I'd rather have someone grate my kahones with a cheese grater than have her bite me.

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She looks sweet but ... Looks can be deceiving.

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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #83 on: April 11, 2012, 08:35:39 PM »
Ive got a 45 in my room, my dad has a 45 at his bedside table my mom has an LCP and my dad keeps the TCP on the headboard. We practiced what would happen if it were to happen and discussed where to place our selves to prevent a crossfire. In the end if he isnt detered by the alarm blaring then he will end up with at least 4 rounds in him.

Still tryin to talk the parents into a dog though...

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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #84 on: April 11, 2012, 08:45:05 PM »
Ive got a 45 in my room, my dad has a 45 at his bedside table my mom has an LCP and my dad keeps the TCP on the headboard. We practiced what would happen if it were to happen and discussed where to place our selves to prevent a crossfire. In the end if he isnt detered by the alarm blaring then he will end up with at least 4 rounds in him.

Still tryin to talk the parents into a dog though...

You guys do realize that most burglaries happen when no one is home right?

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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #85 on: April 11, 2012, 08:49:18 PM »
You guys do realize that most burglaries happen when no one is home right?

Then we arent worried about it (relatively) items can be replaced lives cannot.

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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #86 on: April 11, 2012, 11:31:41 PM »
If all they took was you tv, most likely he was a crack head.  Hide or take your remote.  Most likely they took that too?  It they don't have the remote.  they can't see your tv for much.

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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #87 on: April 11, 2012, 11:33:14 PM »
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #88 on: April 11, 2012, 11:54:00 PM »
If all they took was you tv, most likely he was a crack head.  Hide or take your remote.  Most likely they took that too?  It they don't have the remote.  they can't see your tv for much.



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How does that work?  Also, is the crackhead just going to leave the house empty handed because he can't find your remote!?
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Re: House broken into.
« Reply #89 on: April 12, 2012, 12:07:42 AM »
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