SAN DIEGO. – A golden retriever in San Diego had a very different reaction than what would be expected from a guard dog when a man broke into his owners' home. Nash reportedly repeatedly approached the intruder with toys, as if he was looking for a new playmate.
The incident occurred earlier this month in the Sherman Heights area while Nash's owners, Dante Rowley and Stephanie Calderon, were on their way home from Chicago.
The couple received a notification on their security cameras and saw a man use a ladder to climb through an open window on the second floor of their home.
According to the footage, the man made himself quite at home. He took off his shoes and shirt, ate food from the fridge, and later went to bed and fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Nash, a four-year-old golden retriever weighing about 41 kilograms, repeatedly approached the man with toys in his mouth. The dog also wagged his tail.
The family watched the events unfold through their security cameras and contacted the police. They also gave police remote access to the cameras.
Officers arrived within minutes at the house and used a drone to search the property before entering. The suspect attempted to flee but was detained in the back yard, according to reports.
Nash also greeted the police officers with a toy.
The suspect was charged with burglary according to police. He also had other outstanding cases or warrants against him.
The dog's reaction has meanwhile raised questions about why he did not bark at the intruder or try to chase him away.
The owners said nothing was stolen from the house, although the intruder took food from the fridge and damaged some outdoor pots while attempting to flee.
Sources: NBC 7 San Diego, Los Angeles Times
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