Standard cop policy:
1. Receive call from dispatch to speak with home owner about reported burglary
2. Go get more donuts
3. Wait at least 2 hours before showing up.
4. Upon arrival look for dogs
5. When dogs are located shoot them in the back of the head only wounding them if possible to provide maximum shock effect.
6. “apologize” to home owner if feel threatened
7. Flee scene of his crime when he realizes he has behaved stupidly.
8. Call for backup to subdue home owner in case he behaves emotionally and blame home owner for an “outburst”
There’s probably a standard procedure card governing it.