Roughly every fifteen seconds a home intrusion is taken place in America. According to safewise.com, well over two million homes fall victim to burglary. Home invaders usually try to find the easiest access to a home. Unusually over one-third of homes break-ins occur via unlocked front door or window. Alarmingly a very low percentage of these wrongdoers are caught for their crimes. In the absence of an alarm system could your dog serve as a temporary defender of your home for the time being?

A Friendly Defender

Most homeowners forget to lock their door which can lead to an easy access for any of these perpetrators. If you were to have a dog many robbers could be scared away in fear they would be injured. Surprisingly thieves that break into your home are usually someone that lives nearby. One piece of advice would be friendly and kind to neighbors. Getting familiar with neighbors can help if any unusual barking is heard from your dog. They would call the local authorities to see what’s the ruckus about but you can’t really count on your neighbors to call. Most break-ins occur between 11 AM and 3 PM so your neighbor might be at work as well. Your dog may be hurt in the process of a break in if the intruder has a weapon. Most common weapons of a thief would be a screwdriver, pliers, and a gun. Your dog can be severely injured by being beaten, stabbed, or even shot. It seems that a defense dog for your home may not be enough to keep thieves away from your valuables and maintain your livelihood.

A safer solution

The best way to guard your home is to invest in an advanced home security system. Contact your local security installer specialist like Secure Lock and Alarm to discuss what the best options for your home. Most intruders would not be able to walk through your front door if you had a security system that had lock controls that can be accessed from anywhere. If your door was broken into the thieves would flee in fear because they triggered the alarm system that could subsequently put them behind bars. You wouldn’t have to rely on a neighbor to watch over your house if you were on vacation. Statistics show that only 17% of houses are broken into that have a security system present. A security system can be installed quicker than training a dog to defend your home. Best of all you would only be guarding your furry friend by adding a security system to your home. Nothing is more worth investing in than equipment that can guard your home and everyone in it. Call a professional like Secure Lock and Alarm to see how you can protect your family today!