Who’s a good girl? Who is the very best boy? It’s your dog (or dogs), of course! And while they deserve all the scritches and belly rubs they want, you probably shouldn’t give them a job as your security guard.
A Dog is a Person’s Best Friend. Intruders are People.
Specially trained dogs with extensive security work do make excellent guards. Militaries and police have used dogs for both guarding and apprehending for years. Yet it takes a great deal of time and specialized knowledge to train a dog to reliably perform the duties needed to provide adequate home security.
Dogs can become fearful in the face of the unknown. When an intruder breaks in, your dog may bark a few times then scurry to hide under a bed. Should the intruder bring food, the dog may happily take it and leave the burglar to do his work. If you are not home when the break-in occurs, your dog definitely can’t pick up the phone to alert you.
Doggy Deterrence and Home Security
The mere presence of a large dog may convince a burglar to choose another target. It may also inspire him to come prepared to deal with the dog. The average individual knows many easy ways to handle a canine threat. Some of those ways could leave your dog hurt – or worse.
Home security systems are a proven deterrent for intruders. You can’t bribe a home security system with bacon. It requires technical knowledge to circumvent one without being caught. Your security system not only serves as an effective repellent but as a sentinel to record and report all activity on your property.
SafeTouch Security is All Bite and No Bark