| Dogs have been used as a main component of | | | | persist. |
| security from thousands of years ago and today | | | | Even though dogs can be destroyed by a gun or |
| they go hand in hand with home security signs. | | | | poison, most criminals are not going to go that |
| Chinese palaces have been protected by dogs. | | | | far. Most of the time, just having home security |
| Greek mythology has Cerebus standing guard | | | | signs warning of guard dogs will make a burglar |
| over the gates of Hades. Dog breeds have very | | | | reconsider. They really want an easier target of |
| distinct personality and behavioral traits. Some | | | | which there are many. Dogs with the physical size |
| dogs are loyal, protective or have other | | | | and presence of the breeds mentioned are, at |
| characteristics that make them suited for guard | | | | least psychologically, a threat most burglars do |
| dog roles. Home security signs on the perimeter | | | | not want to deal with, which increases your |
| of your property that warn of guard dogs are a | | | | property security. |
| great first layer of home security for the simple | | | | Though larger dogs may be optimal, much smaller |
| fact that they make a criminal think and wonder | | | | breeds can make excellent guard dogs too. They |
| about the difficulty of stealing from a home with | | | | just need proper training. |
| dogs. | | | | Having a dog that constantly barks at everything |
| Most people have some familiarity with the | | | | is not the answer to any successful security |
| pictures of Doberman Pinscher or German | | | | issues. With the owner consistently ignoring all the |
| Shepherd breeds as guard dogs. These particular | | | | warnings, the burglars will realize they don't need |
| breeds do make superb guard dogs, especially | | | | to be nervous. Most breeds just need some good |
| when properly trained. They possess the physical | | | | training to solve barking problems and false |
| size, and personality to protect anyone's property. | | | | alarms. |
| Other breeds such as Bull Mastiffs and Rottweilers | | | | It is best to have a dog that has both inside and |
| possess excellent guard dog capabilities as well. | | | | outside access. Dogs that are allowed access to |
| I know from personal experience that German | | | | both will consistently cover the whole property. |
| Shepherds and others can be taught to | | | | This can be accomplished with an appropriate |
| discriminate between those who are allowed in | | | | sized doggie door. Not one so large that it makes |
| the home and those who are not. I house sat for | | | | home invasion easy though. The right sized doggie |
| some friends of mine one time and they had a | | | | door will allow most dog's access to the outdoors |
| huge German Shepard named Samson. When I | | | | for bathroom breaks and patrol duty. With a little |
| first went to their house, my friend Ken took me | | | | thought, the door can be made big enough for |
| out to meet Samson and told him, "Samson, this | | | | the dog, but small enough so most men will not |
| is our friend Tom." Samson and I were best | | | | have access. |
| friends from then on throughout the rest of the | | | | You should complete your guard dog program by |
| summer while his owners were away. These dogs | | | | placing home security signs warning about the |
| operate by sight and smell. They will readily | | | | guard dog in places that people can see day or |
| recognize not only family members but | | | | night. These are considered clear advertisements' |
| 'authorized' visitors as well. Family friends will be | | | | that your property has guard dog security. |
| welcomed with a friendly tail wag; strangers get a | | | | Criminals don't need to see the dog to reconsider |
| stare and a warning growl. If a stranger comes | | | | there illegal activities in regards to your house. |
| closer, especially to a family member watch out. | | | | Proper signage will alert them to the fact that one |
| A nasty bite or more will come about if they | | | | encounter will be more than they want. |