We all love a great family pet, and they can help protect us. Is a dog
an effective security measure for safeguarding your home? Lets look together, here is the top 4 deterrents for minimizing break ins.
#4)
Dog inside
If you were wondering if dogs deter
burglars, now you know! According to the study, burglars hate dogs.
There are basically two types of
dogs that can boost your security:
- Guard dogs, the big, scarier looking ones that intimidate
- Alarm dogs, the yappy ones that alert you to someone’s presence around your home
We’re not saying buy a dog for the
sake of security, but if you’re thinking about getting a dog that also helps
keep your family safe, it’s something to consider.
#3)
People inside
The last thing burglar's want is to
encounter anyone in your home. They’d rather get your stuff and get out without
an incident. That’s why they’re more likely to break in during the day when no
one is home.
If you go on vacation, make sure you
get a house sitter to keep your home safe. If you’re just gone for the
night, make it look like someone is home (like keeping the TV and lights on).
#2)
Alarm
Security systems aren’t just there
to scare burglars off, they deter burglars from invading your home in the first
place.
According to the study,
“About
60% of the burglars indicated that the presence of an alarm would cause them to
seek an alternative target altogether. This was particularly true among
the subset of burglars that were more likely to spend time deliberately and
carefully planning a burglary.”
#1)
Cameras/Surveillance equipment
Burglars don’t want their faces to
be seen. Who knew? That’s why a well-placed camera will scare burglars off. And
we have many resources teaching homeowners about security cameras!
Dogs can help, however they are not a fail safe. The best defense is a smart, layered approach that will allow for multiple deterrents.
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