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Animals

Pet Door Security

by Carolyn

Pet Door Security

Many people are unaware of the potential security risk of installing a pet door. A burglar may be able to gain entrance to your home by infiltrating an unsecured pet door. Luckily, there are many options to help enhance the security of your pet door, and protect your home from unauthorized access by burglars.
Reinforced Pet [...]

Outdoor Guard Dog

If you own a guard dog, you should already be familiar with basic guard dog training. However, a question that many people ask, is “Should I leave a guard dog outdoors?”. Since his/her function is to protect your home and property, having your dog outdoors can seem like a good choice. However, there are consequences [...]

Guard Dog Puppy Training

It’s estimated that approximately 28% of all Americans currently own a dog. Of all current dog owners, 10% have openly stated that their sole reason for owning a dog is to protect the security of their home and/or family. [1] There are many different types of dogs that make very effective guard dogs, many of [...]

Guard Dogs and Children

For many people, owning a guard dog is a choice that allows them to provide an extra level of protection for the security of their home. However, when you have small children, you need to approach the ownership of a guard dog with care. If a guard dog is not properly socialized with children, it [...]

Guard Dog Breeds

In addition to having a monitored security system, owning a guard dog can be a great way to protect your family’s security. However, many people often ask the question, “Which dog is best for my family?”. A good family guard dog should be a balance of obedience, intelligence and protective instinct. It’s best to choose [...]

Guard dogs can be a great way to protect your home or property from intruders. However, most people aren’t aware that a guard dog is not the only choice when looking for an animal to help guard your home. There are several other animals that, when trained effectively, can help to prevent potential intruders from [...]

Advanced Dog Training Tips

Training a guard dog can not only help increase your home’s level of security, it can also allow you to have a loyal companion who is devoted to keeping your family safe. However, it’s important that you give your dog proper training in how to efficiently guard your home. After you have mastered the basics [...]

Guard Dog

Most people think of dogs as wonderful and loyal companions, who are able to form a strong bond with their owners. However, owning a dog can also be a great way to increase your home’s level of security. A properly trained guard dog can help to deter potential burglars, and may also be an efficient [...]