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I worry about this type of thing happening at my house. We have 2 dogs, they are kept either inside with us or outside in the back yard (8'' fence) with electric cattle fencing around the primeter to keep the one from jumping/climbing over the fence)

In my neighborhood, there are 5 different streets that repeat addresses. So one could go to the correct number but may be on the wrong street. Two streets up from me there is a rental home with the same numbers and I hope to God that the police don't come to my house instead of theirs.

My dogs, if inside will bark and jump at the front door if someone knocks. I have beware of dog signs posted on both side fences as well as by front door. Mine have never bitten anyone, but I want people to be aware that there are dogs there.

I would be heartbroken if a police officer shot my dog, I would be OUTRAGED if it happened because they were not at the correct address.

As a 911 Dispatcher I know first hand the importance of getting the correct information from callers and making sure that information gets passed along to responding officers correctly. I also hate having to hear when our officers have to shoot a dog, but everytime it's been justified and was only as a last resort.

I hate it but I know that sometimes they have no choice out there. But, the department SHOULD be requried to make sure that it was justified and if not NEEDS to make it right. Additional training for the officer should be a priorty.

Now, I have to ask, does the ASPCA or Humane Society offer any type of training for LE regarding dog's body language?