I save my Winchester 1300 Defender for critters that might try and get in the front door.
My dogs are good for an alert in both cases. If it gets on the fence or steps up off the curb the dogs go to barking.
Yup, Winchester 1300, with 00 Buckshot. Load 2&4 duplex if you’re not sure the shooting will all be inside. I’ve shot mine many times and only taken it apart once. It cleans with a spray can of Rem. Oil and compressed air quite nicely.