| During the current difficult economic times, many | | | | might be. Burglars can be quite charming and while |
| homeowners are looking at ways in which they | | | | they may lead a life of crime, it is not unheard of |
| can cut back on expenses. As a result, many are | | | | for a burglar to have a good rapport with dogs. |
| wondering whether the guard dog might be a | | | | Consequently, you cannot always fully depend on |
| better and less expensive alternative to a home | | | | a dog to protect your property. |
| security system. At first glance, a guard dog can | | | | In addition, there are security features that a |
| appear to be a good solution to such a quandary, | | | | guard dog simply cannot provide to your home |
| but there are several factors which homeowners | | | | and family which a monitored home security |
| should be aware of when considering whether a | | | | alarm would be able to do. For example, a guard |
| guard dog or a home security system would be | | | | dog does not have the ability to contact the |
| the better option. | | | | authorities in the event that a burglar tries to |
| One factor which many homeowners fail to | | | | break into your home. Also, a guard dog will not |
| understand about having a guard dog protect their | | | | be able to alert the proper authorities in the even |
| property is that some breeds of dogs which are | | | | that there is some other type of emergency at |
| known to be 'good' guard dogs are not exactly | | | | your home, such as flooding or a fire. Finally, a |
| the family type of dog that would be a good | | | | guard dog will not be able to utilize a surveillance |
| addition to the family. Many of these dogs may | | | | camera to be sure that your property has round |
| develop extremely aggressive behavior in the | | | | the clock protection. |
| future. This can be a problem if the family | | | | It should also be taken into consideration that |
| entertains and has friends over on a regular basis. | | | | when you are away from home on vacation you |
| It can even be a problem when someone | | | | will need to decide what to do with your dog. If |
| unknown to the dog but perfectly secure needs | | | | you will be gone for an extended period of time |
| to visit the home, such as a delivery person or | | | | you may need to board your dog and that will |
| repairman. This can result in possible bites and | | | | leave your home vulnerable, especially considering |
| could even lead to liability and lawsuits. To avoid | | | | the fact that burglars wait for just such |
| this type of scenario, the dog should be properly | | | | opportunities to strike. |
| trained and that can take several months of | | | | Considering all of the advantages which a home |
| dedicated training. | | | | security system offers the small cost is really |
| Homeowners who are considering adding a guard | | | | negligible. A dog can be a great addition to a |
| dog to their property rather than using a home | | | | home, but should not be fully relied upon as a |
| security alarm should also make sure they | | | | security device. |
| understand exactly how effective the guard dog | | | | |