When it comes down to it, very little stands in the way of your family and their overall safety. I started thinking about different ways to create a safer environment for my family, and it all started with investing in a great new security system. I purchased a system that I felt really good about, and after it was installed, I was amazed with how well it worked. I wanted to make a little website all about creating a safe, comfortable environment for your family members. Check out this blog to learn how to create more security for you and your family members.
If you're ready to invest in the security of your family by buying a home security system, you might sometimes look for shortcuts to save money. One shortcut that might catch your eye is an alarm that emits a loud sound of a dog barking. On the surface, this idea seems effective. When someone rings your doorbell or trips a sensor outside your home, he or she will hear the sound of a dog barking. For someone with dubious intentions, this sound could theoretically be enough to send the person fleeing. However, it's important to know that this device shouldn't be an alternative to a proper home security system with numerous features. Here are three issues with this type of alarm.
1. The Bark Is Repetitive
Initially, a burglar who hears the sound of a dog barking might feel concerned. However, if he or she stops to listen for a few moments, it may be evident that there's no dog behind the door. Barking alarms often have several different barks that they emit, but the average burglar or would-be home intruder can usually detect the repetition. Whereas an actual dog's bark will sound somewhat unique each time, this alarm will play perhaps four or five routine barks on a loop, and this won't sound authentic.
2. There May Not Be Signs Of A Dog
Some criminals spend time watching your home in advance of trying to break in. For example, if someone believes that you have high-value items, he or she may devote time to assessing your habits to determine when the house is empty. During this surveillance, it can quickly become clear whether you have a dog or not. For example, if the criminal never sees you walking the dog, never sees the dog out in the yard, and there are no signs in the yard of a dog — such as droppings or chewed-up sticks — your barking alarm probably won't scare away the burglar.
3. It May Annoy Your Neighbors
Good neighbors watch out for each other, reporting suspicious vehicles or people. For this reason, you generally want to keep in your neighbors' good books — which might be a challenge with a dog barking alarm. If the neighbors can hear the sound of the dog barking multiple times a day, they may quickly get annoyed with you. And, while you'd like to think that they'd still report anything suspicious, you have to accept that some people are spiteful and may not. When you scrap the idea of a dog barking alarm and, instead, get a proper home security system, you know that you're protecting your home and family in the best way possible.
For more information, contact your local home security systems service.
Share5 June 2018
