I go outside. Sometimes I let a dog out first, sometimes not. I cut off motion flood lights and carry a flashlight and gun. I live in the country so my situation is probably different. If i don't go out i lay there wondering and cant go back to sleep. If i do perimeter check it calms my mind and i can go right back to sleep. My wife stays in the bedroom armed with my most protective dog, and gunshots is cue to call police. Even if i let one dog out with me I still have another in the living room. Also have a dog in a pen that stays outside all the time.