I live in an Amish(about 40%) neighborhood, so the avoidance thing is kind of moot.
So far i have not had any trouble because I also have a big dog.
But it is what it is.
Big dog. I have a Pitador who’s about 85 lb. and nearly 8 yro. My younger dog is a 110 lb Great Dane who’s going on 3. Good security but the eat about $130 of premium dog food per mo.