[MonicaBH]

My dogs are also members of my family, and as such, they have their own "rooms" (i.e., crates). Not only do crates protect your furniture and doors, they give your dogs somewhere to go for down time.

Training classes are ALWAYS needed. Unless you yourself are a professional dog trainer, there's always more to learn. Classes are also a way to socialize your dogs with other people and animals.

And generally, the sound of big dog barks is enough to deter most thieves...