Thanks for the feedback, my dog will not be put through this training. I don't think my dog has the confidence that is required. I think my dog is too soft and eventually the switch can be turned on but I don't think it will be a good idea. I am asking about this because I will be buying a home next year hopefully and I am looking to relocate to a more secluded area, I really dislike strangers and my wife and I love our solitude. THis means we will be in the middle of nowhere with less neighbors or people that can help us in case of an emergency. I am not solely relying on a dog to do the job, I am simply trying to get a breed that will be a very good deterrent and reliable. A few seconds can make a difference, and this is what I am trying to aim for. The more intimidating the dog, I think the less likely I will be a prospect for a robbery but who knows these days.