Many people believe that owning a dog provides the best protection against break-ins. Dogs will bark if someone tries to break in which will alert the owner, if home, and neighbors. The barking noise and fear of being attacked and bitten by a dog will deter the burglar. While these are true statements there are some downsides to relying on a dog for home security that are worth noting. Wireless home security systems are better protection than a dog.
Owning a Dog Isn’t Easy
One issue is that owning a dog is a lot of work and expense. Not everyone is a dog lover. Dogs have to be fed and let out multiple times a day. They require vet visits with expensive bills for vaccinations.
If You are on Vacation Your Dog Won’t be Home Either
Burglars like to break in when a family is on vacation. They can watch a house for a few days and notice that no one is coming or going. This gives them confidence that the house will be empty for a long time period so they will not get caught while breaking in. If your security system is your dog it is likely that you will have no security when you are out of town. You can’t just leave the dog home alone during vacation. Unless you hire a house sitter the dog will either be vacationing with your or boarded. Your house will be suddenly vulnerable to a break in.
Burglars Can Buy Dog Treats Too
Not all burglars are deterred by dogs. Many dogs will not bark if offered a dog treat and a nice pat on the head.
Pretending to Have a Dog Won’t Work Either
Some suggest instead of getting a dog you should just post beware of dog signs around your house so it appears you have a dog. However, this is not necessarily going to deter a burglar. Often they check out a neighborhood before they break in. They will watch to see patterns such as when people come and go. It is likely they will notice that no dog actually resides at the house because they never see a dog outside. They may assume the house used to have a dog but no longer does.
Consider a Wireless Home Security System Instead or In Addition To
Whether or not you have a dog you should consider protecting your home with wireless home security systems. If someone tries to break into the house the police will arrive within minutes. A wireless home security system does not require feeding or vet bills and will be in place even when you are on vacation. Contact us at All Island Security to learn more about how wireless home security systems can protect your home from a burglar or intruder.
