Photo: PHILIP FONG / AFP / Getty Images
It looks like guard dogs will soon be obsolete because this is way more intimidating...
Robot dogs with flamethrowers attached to their head are now something you can buy.
A company called Throwflame is selling one called the "Thermonator" for $9,400.
You operate it over WiFi or Bluetooth with a remote control, and it can shoot flames up to 30 feet.
According to the website, they're legal in all 50 states. You just need a special permit in California and Maryland.
They're not pushing the guard dog angle, but they do list 8 different things it's perfect for.
They include controlled burns, ice and snow removal, clearing weeds, pyrotechnics or entertainment, and pest removal.