Plano PD response to break in at the house

age_ranger · #1

Had an attempted break in today. Went to the movies and returned about 3 hours later to be greeted my my German Shepherd. She was acting all hyper and when I rubbed under her chin, my hand came up bloody. I drew my pistol and backed out from where I came and called the police. Their response was pretty quick and I handed over my CHL/ID to the responding officer who replied with an "Ok, cool....". House was clear and the screen had been popped off and set to the side. Glass was IN the house and there was just a few shards outside which led the officer to believe it was a break IN, not a case of mad dog breaking a window going after a landscaper or neighborhood dog. Apparently, our guard dog did her job and apparently nobody got in. Waiting for the repair man to replace the window and it's raining like mad, but happy overall that we didn't walk in on someone breaking in or IN my house.

Yet another reason to be thankfull for what I've got......especially my CHL.

seamusTX · #2

Wow, I hope the dog gets a steak or something.

- Jim

age_ranger · #3

Unfortunately, she gets the cha-cha's when she gets steak, but you can bet she'll get plenty of play time this weekend!!!!

Renegade · #4

Tomorrow's News Story:

"Man Bleeds To Death From Dog Bites of Unknown Origin."

#5

Sounds like the best possible outcome of a bad situation. You kept your head, didn't charge in to a possibly dangerous situation, and the dog did her job.

Well done! And good dog!

txinvestigator · #6

GOOOD DOG!

Be sure she is not cut from the broken glass.

age_ranger · #7

She's cut up but the bleeding has stopped. We're gonna clean her up as soon as the maintenance guys leave. I don't have to tell you she's watching them like a hawk!!!

phddan · #8

Happy nothing worse happened AR.
Alarm systems are good, but living alarms are way better!!

What kind of neighborhood you in? Didn't you have a policeman for a neighbor at one time?

Few things worse than a theif.

Dan

HighVelocity · #9

Wow! Glad it turned ok and your pooch will recover.

Tim the Teacher · #10

I guess I should get rid of my two chihuahuas......

ScubaSigGuy · #11

I hope that your dog took a good chunk out of them. Sorry that happened, sir. It's a good thing that they were long gone because I've seen you shoot. Glad you and your family are safe.

I came home to a similar situation about 9 years ago when I lived in Shreveport. This got me thinking about my actions then and how much I have learned since. When I have some time I'll post the story under "Never Again".

gmckinl · #12

Good puppy. She gets an "atta doggy" from me.

#13

Glad everything worked like it should have. Congratulations on a great dog AG.

age_ranger · #14

phddan wrote: What kind of neighborhood you in? Didn't you have a policeman for a neighbor at one time?

Yeah, my neighbor is Dallas PD but he's working swings. I checked with all my neighbors and let them know what was going on. Luckily, I lock my doors 100% of the time....even when I'm at home. It's a good neighborhood and not low income or run down. Typical middle class and pretty nice. Unfortunately, it's slightly nicer than some and obviously a target.

I actually have two dogs. The unsung hero of it all was my tactical rat or as some call it, a chuihuahua. From her tactical vantage point (at the other end of the house) she was belting out her unwavering orders to attack to our primary guard dog. Her actions reflect credit upon herself and he co-worker.

I give you our beloved home security system:

ScubaSigGuy · #15

age_ranger wrote:
phddan wrote: What kind of neighborhood you in? Didn't you have a policeman for a neighbor at one time?
Yeah, my neighbor is Dallas PD but he's working swings. I checked with all my neighbors and let them know what was going on. Luckily, I lock my doors 100% of the time....even when I'm at home. It's a good neighborhood and not low income or run down. Typical middle class and pretty nice. Unfortunately, it's slightly nicer than some and obviously a target.

I actually have two dogs. The unsung hero of it all was my tactical rat or as some call it, a chuihuahua. From her tactical vantage point (at the other end of the house) she was belting out her unwavering orders to attack to our primary guard dog. Her actions reflect credit upon herself and he co-worker.

That last line sounds awfully familiar

Looks like he has his own mini me.