"Research shows that 'occupancy cues' like dogs are major deterrents in attempts to burglarize homes," says K. Campbell, a certified protection professional. "In fact, the research reveals that dogs of any size are effective.
Will your dog protect your home against intruders? The answer is YES and NO. Your family dog would defend you if you're attacked in some cases. But most of the time, your dogs would fail to prevent burglaries.
Dogs are great for personal security and property security, as well as detection thanks to their extraordinary sense of smell. There's no doubt that they make fantastic companions for pet owners and police guards alike. Dogs are incredibly intelligent animals.
A dog “is an amazing psychological deterrent to criminals — no matter its size,” said Bash Dibra, a Bronx-based author, Hollywood consultant and celebrity pet trainer.
Signs a Dog Can Sense A Burglar
Dogs have stupendous hearing powers and no matter how quiet a robber might be, the family woofer is likely to hear them. It seems your pet Papillon or Retriever could be the most efficient security there is. A barking mutt is a scary proposition for a thief trying to raid your home.
Providers think that phobias result from a mix of genetics, personal history and environmental factors. People who have anxiety disorders or mental illnesses are more likely to develop a phobia. They may be more vulnerable to developing cynophobia if they have a scary experience with a dog or another animal.
A study by the Office for National Statistics also found that 60% of burglaries take place during the day. More often than not, your constant night-time lights won't make a difference to whether or not you're burgled.
Your attic is not likely to be visited by a burglar because they are usually hard to find and access. So, it is always a good idea to store valuables in attic storage containers. As an extra safety precaution make sure to mark them with labels like “winter clothes” or “old shoes” to throw a burglar off of your scent.
Dogs consider their owners to be part of their pack and thus inherently feel the need to protect them in case of any threats. They also naturally get protective of things they consider theirs such as their house or shelter and resources such as food, toys, and dog beds.
A recent study explored how the presence of a pet in bed impacted womens' sleep quality and found that it made them feel more secure and comfortable. Think about it — your dog's instinct is to protect. They will let you know immediately if anything is amiss while you are asleep.
Is a Dog More Protective of Female Keepers? This isn't a general rule, but some pets are more likely to exhibit protective behavior with female keepers. This is because women generally have a softer voice and are gentler whenever they care for the dog.
Dogs are able to identify, with ease, the scent of someone they recognize over the someone they have yet to meet. Even before an individual walks through the door, dogs have been alerted to who it is using their senses of smell and hearing.
Are Male or Female Dogs More Protective? There is no significant difference between male or female dogs in terms of protective behaviors. Territorial or protective behaviors are more pronounced in unaltered dogs than in neutered dogs, and breed plays a role as well.
Burglaries usually happen in the middle of the day.
A 2016 burglary victimization survey revealed that the most common time for burglaries was between noon and 4 p.m. FBI burglary data in 2021 showed that 196,684 of all reported residential burglaries occurred in the daytime compared to 154,723 at night.
Contrary to what we see on TV, most burglaries occur during the daytime, between 10 AM and 3 PM. This window presents an opportunity when kids will be at school and people are at work. The average burglar wants to break-in when no one is home.
Biometric safes are the most secure type of safe. They are considered “high security” safes and demand a steep price. However, due to their quality, it is incredibly difficult to break into a biometric safe.
Knowing when most burglaries occur is powerful information. The most common times for break-ins occur between 10 am and 3 pm.
Burglars will frequently walk up and knock on the front door to see if someone is home, giving an excuse—asking for directions, looking for a “lost dog,” claiming they're at the wrong house—whenever someone answers it. Mild vandalism like a rock through a side window.
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The short answer is yes. However, this definitely depends on a dog's breed, temperament, and training. While the majority of dogs are territorial by nature, not all dogs will deter burglars. In fact, some dogs are naturally passive and can even be welcoming to strangers, especially those who offer food.
Many dogs have sound phobias to loud noises like fireworks, thunderstorms, gunshots, and firecrackers. There is even research that suggests noise phobias can be inherited. According to Dr. Klein, herding breeds are particularly sensitive to noise phobias, perhaps because they are so attuned to their environment.