[quote=Zeitgeist]Shibas are great little dogs. I am sure you found a good home. The large dog breeds raised with the family are usually good with little ones and fiercely protective of their pack. I think alarms are excellent, too and it is a shame about your brother. It seems like many of us have one of those issues in the family. At least you will feel like your father is protected. One thing to think about for those relying on the local police or sheriff is the ratio of officers working to the population and the distance from the station to your home. If they are spread pretty thin from budget cuts and you live on the side of a mountain in Jamul which is a good 40- 50 minute drive when the call for assistance is made, then think about what you can do to make your house and family less of a target. Russell was smart to recognize what the crook was really doing and I have had the same experience with low bid workers. Watchful neighbors are great allies.[/quote]
I very much agree.
I live a 15 minute walk (or 5 minute drive) from the local substation. A cop lives in my complex.
So, for me, this is less of a concern. My front door opens to a hallway with a security door for the building. Its never impossible to break in but it would be pretty tough.
As far as shibas, yeah they are great dogs but I had an epiphany when I accidentally woke him from a deep sleep and he bit me hard enough to draw a lot of blood. I realized that if he ever did that to my son, I would probably kill the dog. So I gave him to a guy who was looking for a rescue shiba. A Realtor ironically.
