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5 Ways Thieves Could Steal Your Dog

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    2. Highly Prized Breeds or Dogs With Special Abilities:

    A purebred dog or a dog with special skills is a bit like a gold watch. Thieves see dollar signs and that’s more than enough temptation. Any dog left unattended under any circumstances can be taken, but there is far greater motivation for criminals to walk off with a dog who can bring in a large sum of cash.

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joe_frank8

We are working to bring a secure and user friendly dog lock (collar/leash) to market via Quirky.com, but need more votes! If you have time, please check it out and vote -- it would be an amazing tool to combat the rising trend of dog theft, and provide peace of mind for dog owners!.... http://www.quirky.com/ideations/464615
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April 27 2013 at 1:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
j_fr2

If you must take your dog with you on foot for groceries, coffee, etc then the "DogLok" may be right for you and your beloved furry friend. We're just getting started, but feel we have a great product that's simple to use, safe, comfortable, and provides unparalleled security to prevent would-be thieves from simply walking off with your friendly and trusting companion tied up outside a public establishment.
For more info, please visit DogLok.com.
Thanks!

January 17 2013 at 9:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
j_fr2

If you must take your dog with you on foot for groceries, coffee, etc then the "DogLok" may be right for you and your beloved furry friend. We're just getting started, but feel we have a wonderful product that's simple to use, safe, comfortable, and provides unparalleled security to prevent would be thieves from simply walking off with your friendly and trusting companion tied up outside a public establishment.
For more info, please visit DogLok.com.
Thanks!

January 17 2013 at 9:50 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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j_fr2

Sorry about the double post, didn't see that the first one took :(

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Myrna Velasquez

I cannot imagine how bad my life would become without my 3 Shar-pei. I would go crazy against anyone trying to hurt or steal one of my babies. I doubt someone would try anything against them though because people are usually scare to get near them.

January 16 2013 at 10:16 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Nancy

I will never leave my dogs in the car or in the back yard,,,,never, ever, ever!!!!! I don't trust anyone. If my dogs can't go in some place with me I don't go. It's a cruel world out there and won't subject my pets to it!

January 16 2013 at 3:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer

I don't know what I would do if someone stole my pom I have only had him for a year and a half and it is the first dog I have ever owned and I am 50. I never saw myself as a dog lover but this dog is amazing. He even calms my autistic grandson down when he is agitated.

January 16 2013 at 1:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
biggles1966

hahahaha my jack russle would tear you apart if you tried to grab him

January 16 2013 at 1:27 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down Reply
fmayes7039

I wish that people would pick up after their dog. I carry a tiny bag to pick up after my dog when we go walking.

January 16 2013 at 1:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
darcezack

I had 3 litters of sha pei pups stolen from my home. Called the media. they found the guy 200 miles away selling them on the side of the road along with some boxer pups he had stolen also. He had sold one of mine but I got htem all back thanks to the media covering it on TV. he was prosecuted, had one year in jail and had to pay me 1000 for the pup I did not get back.

January 15 2013 at 11:57 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply
robtheblogger9

People who do this need to be executed.

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