1. Probably you're right. As long as that conversation happens outside, we're good. On the other hand, though rare, homes have been broken into with bad results. My whole point is how do you know? Don't think there IS a way to tell the future, as much as we would like to think we know what's going to happen. With anything, not just this subject.
2. Just one dog? Wouldn't seven be better?
3. Anybody that comes in my house uninvited while I am there has kicked in a locked door. That's not a great start to a friendly relationship.