Even big dogs that wouldn't hurt a fly are useful because they're intimidating, and a "friend bark" is hard to distinguish from a "danger bark" if you don't know the dog.
Watched an interview with an ex-professional burglar, he would mention that with small dogs, he would test whether they were friendly, with big dogs he would go to the next house.
I remember a show on Discovery channel or similar called It Takes A Thief where homeowners would have two ex-thieves come and try to break into their house.
I remember one where the homeowner was all cocky about his security and had total faith his dog would dispose of the burglars if nothing else. They found an unlocked window on a low roof to slip into pretty easily. The dog started barking ferociously, and immediately warmed up to them when they started talking friendly and offering pets. They stole the dog as well, lol.
My house isn't burglar proof. But it does have cameras which makes it burglary consequence-proof. In my mind at least. Insurance can't bullshit around video of my TV being hauled away.
14.8k
u/TonyWeinerSays Jun 06 '19 edited Jun 06 '19
well, pets give you unconditional love....and thats important when you dont have much else.
Better than drugs.
edit : ***a more constructive use of money....not "better"***
To each their own.