Comments on: Decatur Police Alert: Recent Daytime Burglaries in Winnona Park/Oakhurst Appear To Be Related

By: lumpintheroad

lumpintheroad — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:28:17 +0000

I’m not suggesting dogs always prevent a break in, but I’ve talked to enough police officers and security professionals to know that they are major deterrent, statistically perhaps more so than any other factor, including security systems.

And it’s not the size or ferociousness of the dog that makes the difference. It”s not that the perps are afraid of the dog necessarily. Most dogs, even large ferocious ones, can be dealt with if the thieves are armed and/or sufficiently determined to get in. It’s simply the noise/disturbance created. It complicates things. It draws attention. Plus, any sort of action taken against the dog (short of giving him a bone or something to distract him, which I must admit, is a pretty good idea) elevates the nature of the crime and adds to the charges. Easier to take off, hit the quiet, empty house.

By: DudeinDecatur

DudeinDecatur — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:45:57 +0000

I’d say skip the alarm system and go with a Caucasian Ovcharka. Best guard dogs out there.
I can’t imagine any burglar trying to kick one into submission and living.

By: At Home in Decatur

At Home in Decatur — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:05:50 +0000

That cracked me up.

By: So Many Books...So Little Time

So Many Books...So Little Time — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:22:28 +0000

Better not hit my house. My cats would ankle-rub them to death.

By: Macarolina

Macarolina — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 03:29:03 +0000

Sadly dogs don’t always deter- someone I know had a pit mix, and the burglars just kicked it into submission, more upsetting than the items stolen. This was not in Decatur, but could happen anywhere.