# Security and noise makers **URL:** \ **Category:** Home Defense\ **Created:** [February 17, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347 "2019-02-17T22:45:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JKetchem](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/jketchem/32/194_2.png) [@JKetchem](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/JKetchem)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/1 "2019-02-17T22:45:38Z")
We all have “layers” of security and my favorite layer for home defense is a dog. To me size is irrelevant, their ears and bark to get my attention is what I want. Here’s our two, Bella and Baxter both Yorkies and true brother and sister, from different litters. Bella is the oldest and at 4lbs she’s also the boss of the house. ![FB_IMG_1550419392866](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/b6ed018633a3d1171e5ff83b0f544c19df7e3285.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![KenM](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/kenm/32/28390_2.png) [@KenM](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/KenM)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/2 "2019-02-17T22:45:38Z")
I agree, and threats don’t like being detected and alerts going off. Use what you have to maximize your advantage in a threat, and if your under estimated you just got the advantage. Layers to me are like the use of force barometer or DEFCON levels to an extent. Once deterrence and deescalation is ineffective you can prove you took measures as a prudent person to attempt to do so even if actively or passively if that makes sense or translates. Cute factor wins any way you cut it as well. ---
**Author:** ![James](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/james/32/639_2.png) [@James](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/James)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/3 "2019-02-18T04:31:22Z")
Pruning shrubs and keeping wood piles low takes away hiding places. Same with flood lights, and gives a person the idea that the person who lives there is mobile and is observant. ---
**Author:** ![KillJoy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/killjoy/32/26868_2.png) [@KillJoy](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/KillJoy)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2019, 5:49am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/4 "2019-02-18T05:49:38Z")
![image](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/74cd8fb48eec2e494b56d4483526d1c39de383d5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/6 "2019-02-19T00:55:17Z")
This one is a noisemaker, but would rather lick someone to death! 🤣 ![image](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/19fdbec96a0cc407d416deed8899b6c52858d78a.jpeg) Not to mention, she hates the cold. ---
**Author:** ![JKetchem](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/jketchem/32/194_2.png) [@JKetchem](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/JKetchem)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/7 "2019-02-19T01:18:13Z")
Those eyes are awesome! We’re German Shepherd shopping, puppy of course. Maybe later in the spring or early summer we’ll have a new addition. We have to start with a puppy, and a male, so Bella can keep her “dog queen” status. It’s funny to see her brother cower to her as she’s half his size. ---
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 1:20am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/8 "2019-02-19T01:20:01Z")
![image](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/f68e3a340e4b89d9f02bcfb1d204407ac20caaeb.jpeg) 15 weeks-ish. He’s the reason my pitbull is so tired! 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![JKetchem](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/jketchem/32/194_2.png) [@JKetchem](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/JKetchem)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 1:24am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/9 "2019-02-19T01:24:21Z")
Oh he’s fantastic! I love those ears! ---
**Author:** ![KenM](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/kenm/32/28390_2.png) [@KenM](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/KenM)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/11 "2019-02-19T02:31:16Z")
My mother in law and father in law got an awesome German Shepherd, Sammy is his name short for Samson. He’s a great layer of love, protection, and all around companion. The lil fella is “baby” he was our great grandmother’s, he’s pretty much his shadow. ![1FF8DE45-3A75-4C7F-AA1B-52405AE62654](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/d31dcdb918e60bf61244d7f6fbfd6fb43bb55ae0.jpeg) ![0C611363-97C4-40AD-ACB5-2F92C6D84742](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/9daeb053faffe51d0f6b291a024485f753d18d84.jpeg) ![E8796A28-E508-4FE2-B4C1-68B6609525E9](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/d1da02b83a6b885681d783c65884cd54d3df17da.jpeg) ![3DDA1827-7755-41DC-B21B-0EE190C1615A](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/cd451191acc7465be9d31eb7e8115a03f13dc3b1.jpeg) ![1E4FEABD-1BFF-48A9-AE8E-F470D30A5035](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/082c94291480778ad1599260abfcc120f9eccebb.jpeg) ![8FD18EBD-C83B-405B-A394-A5C2FA08E0D5](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/63539a0439bb841eca0411c5762a328f02c23273.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![JKetchem](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/jketchem/32/194_2.png) [@JKetchem](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/JKetchem)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/12 "2019-02-19T03:29:58Z")
Good looking shepherd! ---
**Author:** ![Orpackrat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/orpackrat/32/10779_2.png) [@Orpackrat](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Orpackrat)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 8:37am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/13 "2019-02-19T08:37:12Z")
![20190218_030720](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/c6d365114baaa80b977e96adb835cecd4df3f0ca.jpeg) Ultimate noise maker, peacefull with me, ultimate protector, my little buddy. ![20190217_171324](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/32173e7a9fe1a0a2aac7ddbd735e2fcf3b6e3558.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/14 "2019-02-19T14:09:48Z")
They just started standing up continuously this week 🙂 👂 👂 ---
**Author:** ![PGRSteve](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/pgrsteve/32/110_2.png) [@PGRSteve](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/PGRSteve)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 5:20am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/15 "2019-02-20T05:20:41Z")
I have several things that alert me; one of which is my 11lb dog with a big bark. The motion detectors on my outdoor and indoor cameras all have alarms on them as well. But, in certain areas, I have hidden motion detectors as well that are hard to see unless one knows that they are there. ---
**Author:** ![Skywalker87](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/skywalker87/32/130_2.png) [@Skywalker87](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Skywalker87)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/16 "2019-02-20T12:02:02Z")
![20190119_110715](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/6a6a2378a76e518f16bcb6ed77874f620dbd8724.jpeg) Shes still learning, Our first lab was so intuitive and protective. ---
**Author:** ![KillJoy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/killjoy/32/26868_2.png) [@KillJoy](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/KillJoy)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/17 "2019-02-20T12:26:35Z")
@Skywalker87. I see your plan. Your lab will lick them into submission. ---
**Author:** ![Skywalker87](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/skywalker87/32/130_2.png) [@Skywalker87](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Skywalker87)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2019, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/18 "2019-02-20T12:55:12Z")
This one yeah. She’ll bring you around and show you where the good stuff is. ---
**Author:** ![Emory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Emory](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Emory)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2019, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/19 "2019-02-23T22:57:43Z")
![dogs](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/1X/8d62d896e6f18c2585beccecee5c2feb3a7eb45f.jpeg) Noise makers. Yes, yes they are. ---
**Author:** ![Dawn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/dawn/32/24_2.png) [@Dawn](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Dawn)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/20 "2019-02-24T17:25:29Z")
Beautiful dogs, @Emory! How old are they? My GSD is 4 months and will probably look like the one on the right. ---
**Author:** ![Emory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Emory](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Emory)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/21 "2019-02-24T23:31:27Z")
Male is 8 years and female is 5. Brother and sister. Real pure Nazi SS dogs, originated from captured kennels during WWII. Aslan and Lucy. Best. Dogs. Ever. ---
**Author:** ![Emory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/43a26b/32.png) [@Emory](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Emory)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2019, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347/22 "2019-02-24T23:34:28Z")
And Tim met Aslan. Haha. “Now that’s a REAL dog.” [Next page](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/security-and-noise-makers/347.md?page=2)