Girl-Friendly Home Defense

**SneeBeezums** · 06-24-2009, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

Also, I gotta say that a big ass dog will keep most tweakers out. Seriously, some people might see a chick with a gun and be like "she's a lousy shot" but if they see a Rottweiler or Pitbull, they think "Fuck, I can't outrun that."

While I agree that even the sound of a large dog's bark is enough to send the petty thug away, I dont think a dog will work in this situation. Considering they live in apartment, a lot of landlords will not allow dogs over certain sizes, or none at all, into the apartment.

**no_brains_no_worries** · 06-25-2009, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by SneeBeezums

While I agree that even the sound of a large dog's bark is enough to send the petty thug away, I dont think a dog will work in this situation. Considering they live in apartment, a lot of landlords will not allow dogs over certain sizes, or none at all, into the apartment.

I didn't even think about that. I read an article a few years about about pet store owners claiming that the majority of customers looking for a large dog (100lbs +) are single college girls who want home defense. I wouldn't suggest a single female to own a dog that rivals them in weight, but since they are a couple I figured it might be a good move.

**SneeBeezums** · 06-25-2009, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by no_brains_no_worries

I didn't even think about that. I read an article a few years about about pet store owners claiming that the majority of customers looking for a large dog (100lbs +) are single college girls who want home defense. I wouldn't suggest a single female to own a dog that rivals them in weight, but since they are a couple I figured it might be a good move.

Oh yeah don't get me wrong I like the idea and plan on having a large breed dog of my own as well. I have a 1yr old 110lb Great Dane/Lab mix at home. When somebody is at the door or she hears something she don't like she barks and goes ballistic. I could see this making some people nervous of walking through the door. Although from what I understand some insurance companies will raise your home owner's insurance if they know that you have a dog like a Rottweiler or Pitbull because of their reputation.