And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
I have had dogs Evey dog I have had would sleep the sleep of the dead when it was dark Hard wired ... hunt during the day, mainly morning and evening Snooze during the middle of the day, sleep when it is dark Every movie, and the above thing at Macy's, purely hype Those drooling dogs behind the chainlink fences at every floodlit car wrecker's yard ? Yeah, nah, they'd be asleep Don't believe me, go out tonight and rattle some fences where it says GUARD DOGS You'll probably disturb a cat.
Like the old joke where a burglar breaks into a vacant house. Parrot tells the burglar that "Jesus is coming." "Yeah," the burglar says. Parrot responds, "Jesus is a Rottweiler."
You must've never owned one. ALL my Dobies have slept like they're dead, but you can't walk within 50' of the house and not be heard. And, with only a little coaching on my part, will confront, and stop anyone out there. Go ahead and break in, all bets are off, you'd better be armed, cause you're in big trouble. Goes for their vehicles, too. Yes, it's THEIR VEHICLE. Open the door and ask them. Hope you have good insurance.
Evidently never been around a Great Pyrenees. Bark all night to warn you away. Mine will be asleep during the day and I swear to God, a hawk flies over and they just explode from their sleep, chasing, barking. They're impressive.
Near on 70-years ago, a buddy of Brother needed a pricey part for his car. Way short of cash they proceeded afterhours to the local junkyard with tools and a pound or two of hamburger. Brother sweet-talked & fed the watchdog while his buddy successfully copped the part.
depends on how well the dog is trained. real guard dogs are not something to fool around with. had a roadie ridgeback that was outstanding in that part. he be dead to the world and hear something and be up in a flash. for best results, get 2 or more of them. honest to God, if a damn squirrel made in on the porch, they be up and at the door. didn't bark much at all, but they did let you know. I sure Macy's did just get some dog from the pound and let them roam in their stores.
Macy's has a history of using Doberman Pinschers as guard dogs, particularly in the Herald Square flagship store. Established in 1952, these dogs patrolled the store at night, inspecting aisles and checking for signs of theft or fire. They were trained to perform specific commands, such as "Watch Him" and "Get Him," and became famous for their beauty and strength. The dogs lived in kennels on the 20th floor and were known for their distinctive names, including Red Star, Mom, and Cash. Their presence helped ensure the safety of the store, which covered 2 million square feet across 11 floors.
That’s what I was thinking. At least take the dogs to a place during the day where they could soak up sun and run on grass. Gotta take proper care of your tools.
Nowadays that would be considered "racist"....obviously ignoring the RACIST implication that only blacks would be harmed...as only blacks break into stores.
Property Crimes (General): In 2023, total property crime arrests were 540,297 for White people and 267,739 for Black/African American people, notes Statista.
White guy walks down street. Black guy walks down street. Got any stats on which is more likely to get stopped by cops for simply walking down the street?
Reminds me of a movie called Trapped (1973). A man is accidentally locked in a department store overnight and finds himself held at bay by six vicious Doberman guard dogs. Starring James Brolin, Susan Clark, Earl Holliman and Robert Hooks.
Yeah, I was about to look it up, I remember it but didn't remember the title. I must of saw it several years after it first came out, on TV since I was in grade school at the time.
apparently the naysayers here have never been around chessies much. had a black delivery driver complain saying "that dog want to eat me". i said no, he don't like dark meat. we laughed and laughed.
I have had dogs
ReplyDeleteEvey dog I have had would sleep the sleep of the dead when it was dark
Hard wired ... hunt during the day, mainly morning and evening
Snooze during the middle of the day, sleep when it is dark
Every movie, and the above thing at Macy's, purely hype
Those drooling dogs behind the chainlink fences at every floodlit car wrecker's yard ?
Yeah, nah, they'd be asleep
Don't believe me, go out tonight and rattle some fences where it says GUARD DOGS
You'll probably disturb a cat.
I'd take 3rd shift with four, and 100% guarantee no break-outs.,
DeleteThey might break in, but not out.
Like the old joke where a burglar breaks into a vacant house. Parrot tells the burglar that "Jesus is coming." "Yeah," the burglar says. Parrot responds, "Jesus is a Rottweiler."
DeleteYou must've never owned one. ALL my Dobies have slept like they're dead, but you can't walk within 50' of the house and not be heard. And, with only a little coaching on my part, will confront, and stop anyone out there. Go ahead and break in, all bets are off, you'd better be armed, cause you're in big trouble. Goes for their vehicles, too. Yes, it's THEIR VEHICLE. Open the door and ask them. Hope you have good insurance.
DeleteEvidently never been around a Great Pyrenees. Bark all night to warn you away. Mine will be asleep during the day and I swear to God, a hawk flies over and they just explode from their sleep, chasing, barking. They're impressive.
DeleteDisarmed easily by being offered meat.
ReplyDeleteNear on 70-years ago, a buddy of Brother needed a pricey part for his car. Way short of cash they proceeded afterhours to the local junkyard with tools and a pound or two of hamburger. Brother sweet-talked & fed the watchdog while his buddy successfully copped the part.
Deletedepends on how well the dog is trained. real guard dogs are not something to fool around with. had a roadie ridgeback that was outstanding in that part.
ReplyDeletehe be dead to the world and hear something and be up in a flash.
for best results, get 2 or more of them. honest to God, if a damn squirrel made in on the porch, they be up and at the door. didn't bark much at all, but they did let you know. I sure Macy's did just get some dog from the pound and let them roam
in their stores.
I would imagine that these guard dogs were accompanied by human handlers. Even if it was only one human per five or six dogs.
ReplyDeleteI looked it up:
ReplyDeleteDoberman Pinschers
Macy's has a history of using Doberman Pinschers as guard dogs, particularly in the Herald Square flagship store. Established in 1952, these dogs patrolled the store at night, inspecting aisles and checking for signs of theft or fire. They were trained to perform specific commands, such as "Watch Him" and "Get Him," and became famous for their beauty and strength. The dogs lived in kennels on the 20th floor and were known for their distinctive names, including Red Star, Mom, and Cash. Their presence helped ensure the safety of the store, which covered 2 million square feet across 11 floors.
https://wheninyourstate.com/california/for-50-years-six-dobermans-were-the-only-thing-guarding-macys-at-night/
Basically they were in jail their entire lives.
DeleteThat’s what I was thinking. At least take the dogs to a place during the day where they could soak up sun and run on grass. Gotta take proper care of your tools.
DeleteI had to go look it up. The Doberman Gang. 1972 Movie. I must be getting old because I remember watching it.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068491/
"They Only Kill Their Masters" was another one that gave them a bad rap.
DeleteNowadays that would be considered "racist"....obviously ignoring the RACIST implication that only blacks would be harmed...as only blacks break into stores.
ReplyDeleteProperty Crimes (General): In 2023, total property crime arrests were 540,297 for White people and 267,739 for Black/African American people, notes Statista.
DeleteYou are welcome.
"dats racist"
DeleteWhite guy walks down street.
DeleteBlack guy walks down street.
Got any stats on which is more likely to get stopped by cops for simply walking down the street?
Anon @7:22 - the answer to your question depends on the country, city and time of day.
DeleteReminds me of a movie called Trapped (1973).
ReplyDeleteA man is accidentally locked in a department store overnight and finds himself held at bay by six vicious Doberman guard dogs. Starring James Brolin, Susan Clark, Earl Holliman and Robert Hooks.
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2qd3mf
DeleteYeah, I was about to look it up, I remember it but didn't remember the title. I must of saw it several years after it first came out, on TV since I was in grade school at the time.
DeleteThink I saw it in the mid 80s on TV, I wasn't even a year old when it was released.
Deleteapparently the naysayers here have never been around chessies much. had a black delivery driver complain saying "that dog want to eat me". i said no, he don't like dark meat. we laughed and laughed.
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