{"id":4468,"date":"2019-12-03T11:15:36","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T09:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sequ-door.co.za\/?p=4468"},"modified":"2019-12-03T11:15:36","modified_gmt":"2019-12-03T09:15:36","slug":"does-your-dog-improve-your-homes-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sequdoor.wpsandbox.co.za\/?p=4468","title":{"rendered":"Does your dog improve your home\u2019s security?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When most people decide to get a dog, it’s because they\u2019re looking for companionship, friendship and perhaps a reason to spend more time outside at the park. There is, however, another factor which often plays a role in people\u2019s decision to get a dog as a pet \u2013 s<\/span>ecurity<\/span>. There is a common misconception that having a dog will automatically prove a deterrence for potential <\/span>burglars<\/span>, alert you to the presence of an intruder and even provide you with physical protection. While having a bigger dog such as a Rottweiler or Pitbull may prove to be a deterrence for <\/span>potential burglars<\/span> and having a smaller dog such as a terrier may alert you to the presence of an intruder \u2013 just how effective is having a dog for your <\/span>home security<\/span>? <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all seen the \u2018beware of the dog\u2019 signs on people\u2019s gates, but how much is your dog actually going to be able to do to deter <\/span>burglars<\/span> from breaking into your <\/span>home<\/span>?<\/span><\/p>\n

Your dog\u2019s temperament might mean that they are not wary enough of strangers \u2013 or they\u2019re too weary.<\/b><\/p>\n

Dogs, like people, have widely varying temperaments and will have different reactions to the presence of intruders (and people in general). Some dogs may not be wary of strangers at all and may not alert you to the presence of intruders in the event of a break in; on the flip side, if you have a dog which is too wary of people in general and barks every time they see a person walk past, you\u2019re more than likely going to wind up becoming so used to the barking that it loses its effectiveness as an early warning system. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your dog\u2019s bark might alert you, but then what?<\/b><\/p>\n

If your dog\u2019s bark does alert you to the presence of intruders, what do you do then? Your dog is unlikely to be able to provide you with any further protection and as such it is extremely important to have a contingency plan such as a <\/span>security<\/span> system with a panic button, so that you can alert the authorities, safe zones within your home, or <\/span>slam-lock security doors<\/span>. Having a dog\u2019s bark to alert you of the presence of an intruder isn\u2019t of much use when you find yourself unable to get help.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re putting your dog in danger<\/b><\/p>\n

Often when people try and use the presence of so-called \u201cguard dogs\u201d to deter potential burglars, they are actually putting their dogs in danger. Potential burglars who want to target a specific house will often just resort to putting poison in meat and feeding it to your dogs to incapacitate them, which can ultimately lead to your dog getting sick or even dying. In the event that your dog does try and attack an intruder, this may not scare them away and instead the intruder may resort to violence to protect themselves and your dog risks getting injured or even killed.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of getting a dog to improve your <\/span>security<\/span> it is extremely important that you also consider putting other <\/span>security<\/span> measures in place, whether it is <\/span>burglar bars<\/span> on your aluminium windows<\/a>, alarm systems, armed response, safe zones or <\/span>slam-lock doors<\/span>; to ensure you and your family\u2019s safety.<\/span><\/p>\n


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