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> specially trained I think you might be overthinking this. The dogs don't even need to be large. If the property is more than a few acres just get 2 or 3 herd

> specially trained I think you might be overthinking this. The dogs don't even need to be large. If the property is more than a few acres just get 2 or 3 herding dogs. They're upbeat, energetic, and above all very noisy if a stranger wanders into your yard. I very much doubt anyone will ever bother you. > Still not sure about guns How remote is it? What's the police response time? If it's really in the middle of nowhere then it seems like a good idea to have something on hand just in case.

pdimitar 6y ago
> How remote is it? What's the police response time? If it's really in the middle of nowhere then it seems like a good idea to have something on hand just in case. Exactly because of that: remote and small country (Costa Rica is one idea so far), we would prefer a sea-side house which is NOT very close to a city (we think 20-30km away from a city is optimal) and we have no clue about police response time -- but I can't imagine they'll be there 2 minutes after I make a panicked call that I am tracking 3 armed burglars, especially if not in a city. > I think you might be overthinking this. Very possible. Right now I don't even have the money for a down-payment, but me and my wife both share this dream and started brainstorming it and doing some preliminary planning. Above all, I really want the dogs to not be able to be bribed with food. Not a fan of dogs that bark at every single small disturbance but oh well, if that's the price you pay for living in a remote area and having good security then okay.
- d110af5ccf 6y ago
  > Costa Rica is one idea so far Oh, I was imagining remote rural in the US or a similar country (Canada, Scandinavia, etc). I have absolutely no idea what public safety concerns might exist in less developed places. > want the dogs to not be able to be bribed with food It's more that a solid looking fence, a few dogs, and some visible security cameras are highly likely to deter any attempts in the first place. If someone is armed and willing to shoot your dogs then you have much larger problems to deal with (and probably don't want to be living there to begin with).

pdimitar 6y ago

> How remote is it? What's the police response time? If it's really in the middle of nowhere then it seems like a good idea to have something on hand just in case. Exactly because of that: remote and small country (Costa Rica is one idea so far), we would prefer a sea-side house which is NOT very close to a city (we think 20-30km away from a city is optimal) and we have no clue about police response time -- but I can't imagine they'll be there 2 minutes after I make a panicked call that I am tracking 3 armed burglars, especially if not in a city. > I think you might be overthinking this. Very possible. Right now I don't even have the money for a down-payment, but me and my wife both share this dream and started brainstorming it and doing some preliminary planning. Above all, I really want the dogs to not be able to be bribed with food. Not a fan of dogs that bark at every single small disturbance but oh well, if that's the price you pay for living in a remote area and having good security then okay.

d110af5ccf 6y ago
> Costa Rica is one idea so far Oh, I was imagining remote rural in the US or a similar country (Canada, Scandinavia, etc). I have absolutely no idea what public safety concerns might exist in less developed places. > want the dogs to not be able to be bribed with food It's more that a solid looking fence, a few dogs, and some visible security cameras are highly likely to deter any attempts in the first place. If someone is armed and willing to shoot your dogs then you have much larger problems to deal with (and probably don't want to be living there to begin with).