Originally Posted by berkdogg

I understand the folks thinking about getting out the glock and firing away at the intruder. You probably can handle yourself and maybe even have formal handgun training. But while you are out fishing, is your wife, kid, or family member that good with a gun. Would you want them to stand between the intruder and the dog with a gun probably shaking in their hand? I would think not. If you've got a dobermann, in a bad situation the last place you'd want him is cowering behind your leg if some guy is trying to have your head or one of your family members.