SheepDog- Not to be rude but your 1 dog is no match for a gang that decides your house has something they want... and neither are you with your 1 shotgun with what 4 or 5 shots max? Boarding up your windows not only makes it harder for someone to get in but it leaves you with the element of surprise - no one is gonna see you walking around in there now. Board up your house leave a front and rear exit and mabe a 'secret' one this would help you control the intrudes to some degree so you could cencentrate your efforts.

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