OK, ladies and gentlemen, put on your Thinking Caps...

But most people don't know that, or won't take a chance.

I have a Boxer. He sounds real tough when someone knocks on the door, and goes nuts when they ring the doorbell. But let someone in, and it's, "Give me a biscuit, and I'll show you the safe."

That said, those who don't know him are very intimidated on the other side of the door. Power perceived is power achieved.

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witfal
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Had it not been for my aversion to sticking ANYTHING on my Corvette, I always kinda wanted that bumper sticker "The keys to my car are on the front seat, next to my Rottweiler"

My Rotties always were partial to riding in the car. Last one I had could get into the back seat of the LeBaron convertible without opening the door or touching the side. One leap and he was there. Leave him out in the parking lot sitting in it with the top down. He'd smile at folks and they wouldn't come near or even park by my car.

He was a lover, not a fighter, but at 110 lbs nobody knew for sure.

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Unquestionably Confused

Or wants to.

We used to own three Mastiffs. The male topped 217 pounds.

They were as gentle as kittens, but were given a wide berth when we walked them.

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witfal

witfal wrote in news:fa7l73$f4s$ snipped-for-privacy@news.albasani.net:

Many dogs were "gentle as kittens",up to the day they attacked small children or adults and killed them. Even family members. There's no telling what will set off a dog. It could be a innocent movement,a smell you have on you,a noise you make.

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Jim Yanik

Well, they're neat looking and all, but take all of about 30 seconds to defeat.

If someone knows what they are doing, and really wants your car, they will have it. It might make more sense to leave the doors unlocked and the keys in the ignition. That way, the kids joyriding won't bust a window and your steering column to go for a ride, and they might even think enough of you to not torch the car when they are done...

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Joe LaVigne

If you do shoot them, though, make sure they are dead. The investigation goes much quicker when there is only one side to the story. And having a decent sized folding knife to put in their hands once they are down couldn't hurt, either...

Even the new Hondas can be stolen, by a pro, without much problem. But it does take a little longer now, and the kiddies can't do it...

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Joe LaVigne

That's just plain bullshit. Not only have I been around dogs in the family my whole life, but also volunteered at a local SPCA. In the two years there, along with the rest of my life, I have never come across a dog that was "gentle as a kitten" until they "snapped". Attacks come from one of two conditions: Either a provoked animal (even the tamest dog will revert to self defense when threatened enough) or an abused animal (think pit bulls, trained for fighting, or a Golden that is beaten daily).

Owner negligence is often the root cause. If a dog hops a fence and bites a kid, the owner is negligent. The fence was insufficient to keep the animal in.

Even the "fighting breeds" are quite capable of being very tame, lovable animals. Some of the nicest dogs I have been around were Pits and Rotts. They were from clean stock (not bred from attack or fighting parents) and brought up in loving homes.

Dogs generally look at people as higher than them in the social order, and make every effort to please.

Cats, on the other hand, do not like you, and are waiting for you to die so they can eat your eyeballs... ;-)

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Joe LaVigne

An engine disabler is what you need. Alarms just disturb others.

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Josh S

And come up with a Cheap-Ass alarm. I d You need an engine disabler. Alarms just disturb others. _______________________________________________

You could install an engine enabler. Insert a normally open pushbutton switch in the line from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid. Mount the new switch in some inconspicuous place such as under the dash.

You will have to press the pushbutton while turning the key to the start position to start the car. Unless a car thief knows about the pushbutton, he can't start the car by breaking the key lock. He can't even start the car if you leave the keys in the ignition.

Good luck.

Rodan.

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Rodan

They didn't try to steal the car, they took my XM receiver.

I want something that makes noise, but doesn't trigger falsely.

So I can run out with my baseball bat...

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Hachiroku

Plus, it will take care of any mice that get inside.

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dgk

But don't make the mistake of bringing a baseball bat to a gunfight.

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Michael Pardee

Oh, yeah! I know that!

If these guys have guns, they're even dumber than I thought...

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Hachiroku

Considering the low incidence of Mensa members, National Merit Scholars, and successful, moderately bright folks who earn enough money to buy what they desire rather than steal it from parked cars, I would hold that thought if I were you!

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Unquestionably Confused

If they have guns for petty larceny, they're toast. We have tough gun laws here, and they'll go up a long time.

Hope the few hundred dollars they boost is worth the time. They've already busted into the next door neighbor of a State Cop...he only parks his cruiser outside his house 3-4 times a week...

Hmmm....what were you saying about a dearth of Mensa members...? ;)

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Hachiroku

"Michael Pardee" wrote in news:P_ednQA_lfJht1fbnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@sedona.net:

there might even be more than one auto burglar,and it's not hard to take away a baseball bat.

Get a baby monitor,the digital ones have the best range. Then you can listen in on your car,effectively a silent alarm. If they break a window or open the door,you will hear it,and they will have no indication of an alarm.(they are not "cheap",though)

Make an adapter to allow it to run off the 12V auto cig lighter.

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Jim Yanik

Install a "trip" wire and run it up to your bedroom and tie the other end to your big toe. Keep the Glock handy, it will be a lot more effective than a crappy ol' bat...

JT

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Grumpy AuContraire

Newfies note: this is NOT a cure for squeaks.

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clifto

Hey! I like how this guy thinks!

Where's Scott?

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Hachiroku

Isn't putting an alarm on a Mazda more like bringing a bazooka to a shoving match? :-)

Sorry, couldn't resist the temptation.

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Steve

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