Pics of your dog? I trust my dogs, they have great instincts, and can hear and smell way better than I can. Mine seem to pick strategic vantage points as well. BTW.... my kids are toy poodles.
I have one in each room, and..... always pocket carry my 360 scandium with magnum loads, when out, I generally add a G23 to the mix.
And, 50 3" #8 screws in all out side door frames, hinges, strikers etc...
Welcome from another SW Ohio member, if you want to try a J frame before you buy one, I have a few, and K frames, and N frames.....I see a trend here. PM me if you want to go shooting....
Looking for a 500 ES, pistol in hard case or the "kit" in the orange box. Prefer a shooter as opposed to a collector grade, hence buying one without the orange Pelican case and accessories.
PM me with what you have.