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Originally Posted by hemicuda11
A large dog is much better than any alarm, my 80lb pit doesn't like strangers creeping around the house.
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large dogs, especially intimidating ones, are also great for home security. that's why we have a doberman. he is a big, friendly, very loving dog toward family and anybody else. if there is an intruder or a threat against his family...well, he isn't so friendly.
that dog saved me from getting into a fight one night when i took him for a walk at the local park. i let him off the leash and he was just running around, chasing rabbits when a couple dudes came up to me and were looking for a fight and/or my money or something like that. as soon as the dog realized that there was conflict, he came running up to the two guys showing his teeth and growling. keep in mind, he is a full grown doberman and it is very easy tell the difference between a friendly growl and a real (evil sounding) growl. the two dudes took off, as my dog chased them and managed to bite the leg of one of them. i called the dog back as they left the park, and as soon as he heard me, he ran back to me and sat down right next to me with his fur still standing up. after that, i put his leash back on and walked home. i had never seen the 2 guys before that and i haven't seen them since then. this happened over a year ago.
this is why i never go walking at night without my dog
back on topic:
there are four things i think are essential for proper home security:
1. a good short-range gun (shotgun preferred)
2. a large, family friendly dog that DOES NOT tolerate intruders (dobermans are great for this)
3. motion sensor lights and/or CCTV monitors.
4. a family plan for the event of a break-in