There's a dog statue near the entrance of a Vetcenter in an adjacent town. Whenever I'm around, I stop to have a look at it. It is a well- made statue , and it makes me smile ; it seems as if the dog stands there in the position of a security guard:)
Dogs are good for security. The dog is an intelligent animal, capable to detect danger, especially due to its extraordinay sense of smell (300 million scent receptors!). They say that properly trained, any breed can make a good guard.
Despite technology and its gadgets, dog protection of house and property will probably continue to be the favorite option. Barking of a dog may be enough to scare away potential intruders. Sometimes, even the mere presence of a dog might do that.
Here's something for the 'mural hunters':
I don't know what it says or means, but it certainly catches the eye.