....prevent someone(s) from sneaking into my yard last night and stealing
several of my father-in-law's male chickens from their pens.

I have four dogs, one of which is a chihuahua who barks at falling
leaves... They are all vocal when people walk by the yard, ride by on
bikes, etc. They're outdoor dogs so they're always in the yard.

From what I understand my mother-in-law heard barking about 1am and stuck
her head outside to shush the dogs. Whether the perps were still around
or hiding, is unknown. At any rate, they somehow subdued the dogs, or the
dogs were just friendly, which is probably the case.

Is this normal? Dogs bark at strangers, and then when the stranger enters
the yard and extends his hand, the dogs get friendly? My dogs are
friendly to begin with anyhow. I suppose the only thing to do is get them
training in being guard dogs... ?

Just frustrated is all. Needed to vent. Any opinions?

Thanks.


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