Another study they wasted money on instead of just asking me

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It turns out man’s best friend is taking a real bite out of crime! Researchers from The Ohio State University have found that neighborhoods which are home to more dogs also experience less crime — including murder and assault.

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Now wait a cotton-pickin' minute.

You mean to tell me that a dog that instinctively barks at strangers or intruders (or in the case of that asshole dog Jack, anybody and everybody) is a deterrent to crime? Whoa, that's some heavy shit right there.

I bet their next study will prove that most dogs will attack people that are threats to them or their owners.