Drinking and Home Defense

**HDR** · 07-22-2010, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by NAPOTS

An hour later you hear a noise and out of instinct grab the shotgun and go check it out. If its a burglar, what do you?

I'd watch and shoot him if he tries to hurt puppy for chewing on him.

swampdragon · 07-22-2010, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by American Rage

Yes, it is big business in flyover country. Did you ever think about turnin' your dogs out on "the noise?" Traditionally, a man was allowed to defend his "property." The more property, the more to defend, the more right to carry a weapon while checking out a "noise" outside of the house, especially shotguns and high powered rifles and such. There's always been leeway granted with real property.

However, in most big cities and even most suburbs, you're better off callin' the cops. If you live in BFE America, that's something different.

Still, I like to go on the defense, look, listen, and above all else think, send in the dogs, and then attack from a flank.

Rage

That's pretty much what happens here anyways.
Dog's shoot between my feet and are out the door before I am.
But, I'd never leave them to fend for themselves.
We are a team.

**American Rage** · 07-22-2010, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by swampdragon

That's pretty much what happens here anyways.
Dog's shoot between my feet and are out the door before I am.
But, I'd never leave them to fend for themselves.
We are a team.

As it should be.

Rage

**HDR** · 07-23-2010, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by swampdragon

That's pretty much what happens here anyways.
Dog's shoot between my feet and are out the door before I am.
But, I'd never leave them to fend for themselves.
We are a team.

Puppy likes to jump into the face to say this is our place so go away.

Puppy is 83 pounds.

Ditto, hurting puppy would be hazardous to one's health.

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 08:53 AM

Last night at 2:30, my "pooch" started raising Hell looking out the front door. I grabbed the AK and went to see what was going on.
The neighbors across the street sold their house and it's vacant at the moment. There's a Pod storage container in front of their house with some of the new owners possessions.
Anyway, there was a truck pulled up behind it and 2 guys were trying to open it. I called 911 to have the Sheriff check it out. A short time later 2 cars arrived and hauled their ass to jail.

My pooch, (aka Blockhead) has to be the most alert dog I've owned. Nothing goes on around my house or the neighbors without him being aware of it. Pity the guy who breaks in here. He a biting machine for sure.
He's a little guy, (150 lbs.hehehe), but the best.

**American Rage** · 07-23-2010, 01:39 PM

Slamfire, is your dog an American Bulldog? I can't tell the breed from the photos.

Rage

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by American Rage

Slamfire, is your dog an American Bulldog? I can't tell the breed from the photos.

Rage

I have no idea what this big ass cow is.
He's a show-up. He showed up one day and no one ever claimed him. I took him in, and glad I did.
I asked about his breed on another board and no one had a definitive answer. He's a mix of something BIG.
He's a big part of the family, especially at night. He keeps all the Boogey men away.

**American Rage** · 07-23-2010, 01:54 PM

Looking at him, I'd guess he's got some American bulldog or mastiff in him.

rage

**HDR** · 07-23-2010, 01:57 PM

slamfire51,
There's a few ways to say it.

or....

now to see if that worked... lol

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 02:03 PM

Rage,
I'll accept that. So from now on I'll have an answer for whoever asks.

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by HDR

slamfire51,
There's a few ways to say it.

or....

now to see if that worked... lol

I need a sign that reverses the owner and the dog.

**NAPOTS** · 07-23-2010, 07:55 PM

I met a 130lb male Johnson type American Bulldog that had to have been one of the most intimidating animals I have ever seen. This dog looked like he was on steroids. I have a 60lb english bulldog that is a total pistol, at double the weight with his temperment hed be a real terror.

**HDR** · 07-23-2010, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by slamfire51

I need a sign that reverses the owner and the dog.

You're going to give the dog the gun?

Well, as long as he's passed a firearms safety course..

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by HDR

You're going to give the dog the gun?

Well, as long as he's passed a firearms safety course..

I taught him everything about firearms. I'm making him a holster, IF I can find a belt large enough to wrap around him.
You guys just don't realize how massive and strong this dog is. Pics don't show it.

**El Jefe** · 07-23-2010, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by NAPOTS

I met a 130lb male Johnson type American Bulldog that had to have been one of the most intimidating animals I have ever seen. This dog looked like he was on steroids. I have a 60lb english bulldog that is a total pistol, at double the weight with his temperment hed be a real terror.

I was at my Uncles lake cabin a few years ago and a guy he knows dropped by to visit. Anyway the guy has a big Pressa Canario that made me damned near shit when it jumped out of his truck, that's one intimidating fricken dog. It ended up being pretty friendly, but dang it would keep anybody out of your yard.

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Jefferson

I was at my Uncles lake cabin a few years ago and a guy he knows dropped by to visit. Anyway the guy has a big Pressa Canario that made me damned near shit when it jumped out of his truck, that's one intimidating fricken dog. It ended up being pretty friendly, but dang it would keep anybody out of your yard.

I just Googled that breed........DAMN what a dog.

**El Jefe** · 07-23-2010, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by slamfire51

I just Googled that breed........DAMN what a dog.

They're known for being loyal and protective of their "family". I'd like to have one but they're expensive.

**El Jefe** · 07-23-2010, 08:40 PM

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/canarydog.htm

**slamfire51** · 07-23-2010, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by Jefferson

They're known for being loyal and protective of their "family". I'd like to have one but they're expensive.

I am suspicious of "family loyal" dogs now that a friend of mine and his wife were attacked by their loyal Pit Bull, sending both to the hospital. The dog just snapped in an instant.
It tore both of them up pretty bad, going for the neck of both.

If my dog ever snaps, all I can do is bend over and kiss my ass goodbye. There is no way in Hell I could keep him off me. (short of shooting him)