Many of us choose the "guard dog" option over a home security system.
These "domestic canine security and affection units" seem like the
perfect solution-you get an affectionate new member of the family, and
save the money you would have spent installing a burglar alarm. But can a
dog really be an effective protector of your home?
Some dog
owners are proud of the way a young puppy guards, and boast about it to
their friends. However, they will more than likely be sorry if they
don't check this behavior while the puppy is still young, as this may
develop into aggressive behavior towards strangers in general, whether
or not they are welcome in your home. This leads to bites, and possible
lawsuits and/or being forced by the authorities to put down your pet.
You must properly train your dog at the minimum age of 12 to 14 months
that a few warning barks are okay, but any further aggression will not
be tolerated.
Most dogs judge people by their scent, and it is
known that fear in humans produces a strong scent perceptible to dogs.
The problem here is that you may have a welc
ome guest in your home whom
is afraid of dogs, and will also send out this scent, obviously leading
to aggression on the dog's part. Many burglars are also dog lovers, who
in many cases are actually welcomed by guard dogs, who sense no fear in
the burglar at all! No fear = no guarding.
For some, it is
necessary to board their dog while on vacation, especially if the
vacation is expected to last more than one week. So unfortunately, the
perfect opportunity for your dog to guard your home and its contents is
lost, and your home is left unprotected.
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