Do your dogs make you feel safe?

[Giny]

I can hear it now, the smirks, the laughs, because of the thought of little poodles making someone feel safer, but they do. I’m not expecting them to attack any intruders but just knowing in the middle of the night while in bed if I hear a noise that I’m not familiar with that they will react if it was something to be concerned about. Maybe I’m naïve or feel like I live in a safe area but I rarely feel afraid of the thought that an intruder will break into my home, especially when my husband is there. But when he’s away on business I do like the thought of the dogs being there as my little house alarm.

 

[GSDlover_4ever]

I feel very safe with my 9 week old puppy, lol. No really with my Dobie I feel secured, I used to be a very paronoid person but with him I feel safe. No one messes with me anymore.

 

[pup-man]

I don't feel safe at all with my little 4lb mix.... unless I'm being attacked by a cricket or something, then maybe.... or if the intruder has Claustrophobia..... because she tends to smear your face with wet kisses....and you get that feeling of not being able to breath....lol

 

[dirtmcgirt]

Filas = No Fear

I hear that...

I would love to see someone try to come in my house uninvited. I mean, Rhueben would just lick em to death, but Demi... that's a whole other story.

 

[Gempress]

I can hear it now, the smirks, the laughs, because of the thought of little poodles making someone feel safer, but they do. I’m not expecting them to attack any intruders but just knowing in the middle of the night while in bed if I hear a noise that I’m not familiar with that they will react if it was something to be concerned about.

Oh, don't worry! I'm not laughing at you at all! Your poodles certainly do more than my two.

But I guess I was wasn't quite accurate. While I know that my boys won't bark or actually be defensive, it is comforting to know they're with me.

 

[Zoom]

Yup. Sawyer lets me know when there is something that needs watching, as he gets very alert and tense. He gives little warning woofs too. His posture is enough to warn people off. I don't know what he would actually do if someone broke in, but I would defininely get a warning first.

Aubrey barks to alert, barks when she sees someone, barks when she hears someone. She looks like a 6 mo old Rottie pup so people tend to cross the street at night when they see me out walking her.

 

[Dobiegurl]

I feel VERY safe with Chico. One time when he was about 6 months old I was putting gas in my grandmother's car and left him in the car with the window all the way down. So I'm turned around facing the pump not paying attention to anything around me and the next thing I know I see Chico flying out of the window barking and snarling and I'm like WTF?? and I turned around and this weird looking guy was behind me looking very suspicious. He immediately froze and told me to call my dog off. I was in shock that my little puppy acted the way he did but from that day on I feel very safe with Chico with me. And I never go anywhere without him.

 

[DanL]

billw84 that pic is priceless!

I feel pretty safe dogs or not. Gunnar definitely makes my wife feel safer when I'm gone doing band gigs and not getting home till late. He doesn't bark at everything but sometimes certain sounds will get him going, and his bark shakes the floor, lol.

When I'm walking him I don't worry about anything. Most people give us a wide berth- a 6', 250lb man with a 90lb "police dog" as most people call him. If they decide to cross the street, cool by me. They don't need to know that both of use are nice.

 

[filarotten]

I can hear it now, the smirks, the laughs, because of the thought of little poodles making someone feel safer, but they do. I’m not expecting them to attack any intruders but just knowing in the middle of the night while in bed if I hear a noise that I’m not familiar with that they will react if it was something to be concerned about. Maybe I’m naïve or feel like I live in a safe area but I rarely feel afraid of the thought that an intruder will break into my home, especially when my husband is there. But when he’s away on business I do like the thought of the dogs being there as my little house alarm.

Giny, I understand...while I know I will always be safe with my Fila and my Rottie, my two little ones would do their best to deter anyone. Probably the first to bite the ankles, then run like crazy and let the big ones take over. But just having dogs in the house does give one a sense of comfort. They all bark and will alert you.

 

[Saje]

totally safe. And the funny thing is that when steve is gone the dogs, well mikey and nanook, are much more on the alert. When the MAN is home they sleep like babes. lol

 

[oc_spirit]

Deffinately feel safer especially when walking both of the boys! OC has already proven to me that he will step up when the need is there so it sets me at ease.

 

[Red_ACD_for_me]

Very Safe!

I have an almost 12 month old Australian Cattle dog who has been very protective of me and my daughter since he was 4 months old. He is everything an ACD is and they are naturally suspicious of strangers and always on guard. I am an avid hiker and go in the woods alot so I feel very safe with him plus my pepper spray just in case He has proven himself to me a couple of times while hiking. Don't get me wrong because he is very socialized with people and loves other dogs but he is what he is and I'm glad he is protective.

 

[AusCatDogs_4Ever]

I feel very safe with Charlie. Like Red ACD said, ACDs are suspicious of strangers and very protective of their owners.

 

[Amstaffer]

my dog makes me feel more vulnerable financially and mentally. but i still love her

Ditto..I always feel like I have to protect my dogs. If someone came in my house I would be most afraid that one of my dogs would get hurt.

 

[Renee750il]

totally safe. And the funny thing is that when steve is gone the dogs, well mikey and nanook, are much more on the alert. When the MAN is home they sleep like babes. lol

My pride acts the same way when Charley's out of town. Of course, that means they growl at every single strange noise . . . out in the country . . . And if the coyotes are having booty call they go crazy. My sleep gets a bit scarce sometimes But I know I'm perfectly safe

 

[RD]

Yup, my dogs are much more alert when my parents leave. Almost obnoxiously so - they usually spend a few hours barking, every day.

 

[Southpaw]

I feel safe with Molly, not so much with Lucy though, don't really think a 3 pound dog is too intimidating. Molly would probably be terrible at protecting me--but she at least makes me feel safer! I can't sleep if she's not in my room with me. While I doubt she would be good for protection, she would at least alert me if something wasn't right. As long as she is peacefully asleep, I'm not too worried.

 

[pocket warmer]

no not at all,first sign of trouble they both run away.I`m sure my presence makes them feel safe and secure but not the other way round.

 

[Dani]

Lol. Bear protective.

"Fear me....rub my belly. Now!"

 

[Amstaffer]

"Fear me....rub my belly. Now!"