Dogs are faithful loyal companions. They cheer us up when we're sad, gladly accompany us on walks or runs, and love us with a capacity that is seemingly infinite. There is no defining what our dogs will do to make us happy and protect us, but that doesn’t mean that a dog should be a substitute for other home security systems and measures.
It is true that the presence of a barking dog can deter burglars. The silence-shattering barking of an agitated dog in the still of the night might be a warning sign that a burglar or some other criminal is prowling about looking for an opportunity to victimize innocent citizens. While a dog can fulfill its duties as a sentinel in this capacity, it’s not likely that it can be of much more help.
Here are some reasons why you shouldn’t rely on a dog to keep you, your family, and your home safe.</p
- They can’t call 911 – they can warn you if they see or hear anyone suspicious, but they can’t do any more than that to get help. Active security patrols can not only hear the dog barking and investigate the reason, but they are also immediately present to handle any possible situations that might arise. There’s no need to wait potentially hours for a response from overloaded police and sheriff’s departments.
- Dogs aren’t 100 percent reliable – an older dog might begin to lose its hearing or sleep so soundly that it ignores unusual sounds. Other breeds of dogs might think an intruder is playing or might feel so threatened or fearful that they can’t bark or growl to warn you. Security patrols are alert all day and all night to react to any potentially dangerous situation.
- Your dog could get injured – for the intruders who might not be scared off by a barking dog might actually hurt or kill your dog to get what they want.
- Frequent barking can desensitize you –a dog that barks at anything and everything will put you off your guard. You won’t know if the dog is barking at a neighbor’s cat or at a thief.
- Security patrols can do more than dogs can –security guards in vehicles, on foot, and riding bicycles can see in hidden places behind fences and in areas with heavy shrubbery that dogs can’t see from the confines of their own yards. The security officers can also run checks on the license plates for vehicles that might not be authorized to be in the area, contact unknown pedestrians to determine if they pose threats, and can be certain that those who don’t live in the area leave promptly.
California Safety Agency specializes in providing neighborhood security patrol services for apartment complexes and gated communities in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Contact us today to learn more about all the services we offer or to schedule a consultation.