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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Elsewhere, some frightened citizens are resorting to less elaborate precautions. In the Cleveland suburb of Garfield Heights, Nuns Mary Assumpta and Augustine Marie recently enrolled their Siberian husky Tanya in the nearby Inter national School for Dogs. For about $500 per pet, that academy teaches normally docile canines to bark, growl and bite. "We've had occasions when there have been people trying doors," says Sister Mary of her 32-bedroom convent. At the school, Head Trainer Howard Denton said business stayed strong even during the recession. "Any dog can do protection," he asserts. "I've trained poodles...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The New Fortress America | 9/12/1983 | See Source »

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