Are Dogs a Good Burglar Deterrent?
Many people will wonder if burglars will even pay attention to dogs. A dog will not deter all burglars, however, for many burglars, the thought of having to deal with a dog is off-putting.
In one research, a questionnaire was sent to 86 burglars in order to find out how they typically operate and think. One of the questions was in connection to dogs, which were described as great deterrents.
In a different study, 12 burglars were consulted. They put loud barking dogs as one of the top factors that will discourage them from breaking into a home.
There are also other reports of former burglars who admit that the thought of a dog is simply a deal-breaker for them and thus advise homeowners to get themselves a dog.
While casing properties, among other things, burglars also report looking specifically to find if there is a dog.
Dogs Can Be Dangerous
Dogs are quick to pick up unfamiliar noises and people. Many dog breeds will be ready to act on it, even during the night.
However, dogs are not only very quick to act and engage aggressively, but larger breeds can swiftly take down a burglar.
This makes them very dangerous to burglars as any person recognizes the danger of being attacked by a dog—especially if the dog has been trained to be a guard dog.
The burglar may not be able to react quickly enough or even run away from the dog. This can lead not just to the burglar getting injured but also getting caught at the scene.