Dog barking alarm systems help prevent burglary.
A guard dog is one of the most effective deterrents in burglary prevention, but owning a dog does not work for everyone. Not only can a trained guard dog be expensive to maintain, renters may be prohibited from having a dog on their property. A security alarm that uses the sound of a fiercely barking dog can effectively persuade intruders to leave a home and try their luck elsewhere.
Benefits
Unlike conventional alarm systems that sound after an intruder has already broken in by damaging doors or windows, most barking dog alarm systems can detect someone approaching from a distance.
Some barking dog alarm systems can be programmed with sound effects from low growling to ferocious barking and howling. This type of system offers round-the-clock guard dog protection that does not require daily walks, food or expensive veterinary bills.
How It Works
The microwave technology used in these alarms is able to detect movement through walls, doors and glass from up to 30 ft. away. Models exist that can be set to detect at different distances. The closer an intruder gets, the more ferocious the dog's barking becomes. This type of alarm can even be used to ward off, and warn against, bear intrusions. Bears don't like barking dogs, especially when they can't see them.
Law Enforcement
Police say a barking dog is an excellent way to deter burglars. The preventive warning from a dog barking alarm system will alert homeowners to possible dangers while also warning intruders to stay away.
Dog Bite Law
Liability can result in the case of real watchdogs. All states, without exception, hold the dog owner civilly liable for a dog bite if the owner ordered the dog to attack, or if the owner knowingly keeps a dog that shows a tendency or intention to bite. Dog bite laws include civil, criminal and administrative statutes. Civil laws provide monetary compensation for the victim; criminal laws impose punishment on the dog owner. With a barking dog alarm, there are no worries about the legalities associated with dog bites.
Threat of Real Dogs
Dog bites are a very common form of injury and can have serious consequences, including permanent disfigurement and psychological trauma. Serious attacks can even result in death. Burglars will avoid an attack by a vicious dog, and many seasoned burglars know get past a watchdog by simply feeding it before breaking into the home. The dog barking alarm takes away that option.
