Don't think they would see blood trail or signs that they were dragged back in? I'd rather leave a body in the yard or whatever if I shot them and they ran out!
My rotti (dutchess) 135 lb never barked much. was friendly to women and kids.. men not so much.. no one or thing was allowed closer to kids then me. Saw nephew at 2 poke her in eyes, ears count her teeth.. RIP dutchy dawg.. oh in Germany train dogs in Austrian highlands dialect.. Her (Dogs) parents were imported from Germany (owner airman) got her free when litter had to be taken after storm took power out in winter.
I love my pitbulls! Funny we don't get people walking up in our yard! They tend to not even get out the their cars! Dogs don't need to bark just look at them and they tend not to move. Funny thing is my pits are huge babbies UN less your a wild hog and then if that's the case they will be your new ear rings!