Nov 21 • General discussion
Dogs and Home security..
Dogs are brilliant for home security … but not in the way most people think. 🐾🔐
I’ve trained dogs for years including dogs with genuine protection work behind them and here’s the honest, positive truth:
1. A dog is a deterrent first, a defender second.
Most family dogs aren’t trained to take on a determined intruder. They might bark, posture, even bite but when a very aggressive human really pushes in, many dogs will back off. That’s normal dog behaviour, not “failure.”
2. Barking is the superpower.
Burglars consistently say a noisy dog is one of the things most likely to make them walk away. It ruins stealth and pulls attention fast. Even little yappy dogs can be absolute gold here. (Size helps, but noise helps more.)
3. A dog doesn’t replace locks and common sense.
If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t lock the door I’ve got a big dog”… that’s exactly the moment to tighten up your habits.
Dogs add a layer. They don’t become the whole system.
4. Remember the legal reality.
In the UK, owners can still be held responsible if a dog bites someone on private property with an exemption for true intruders inside the home. Gardens and driveways are a very grey area..
So we want dogs to keep our dogs safe, controlled, and not put in to impossible situations, unless trained specifically for security and guarding duties they are a member of your family, not the protector of the family.
5. Signage matters and can be very important, give keep it simple,
Good signs:
“Dog on premises,” “Please close the gate,” “Dogs running free.”
Avoid signs that imply threat like “Beware” or “Guard dog,” unless you’re operating under the Guard Dogs Act 1975 and meeting those specific rules. The goal is awareness, not drama. A beware or guard dog sign could be seen as an admission that you own a dangerous dog..
6. Build a real family safety system around your life and have your dog as part of that system.
Remember for some criminals the dog is the target, dog theft is on the increase, So think about the basics
Locked doors and windows.
Good lighting.
Visible routines.
A plan for what the family does if something feels off.
Your dog is part of that team not a solo hero, even if it is a big dog..
Bottom line:
Love your dog. Trust your dog. Appreciate that their presence does add a layer of protection to your home.
Just don’t let that make you drop your guard.
If you want a simple family checklist that works with your dog (not instead of them), shout up and I’ll share one. 👊🐶
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