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| Alarm | 35% | 542 votes | Total: 1555 votes | |
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Alarm
Created on: January 15, 2008 Last Updated: October 29, 2011
A dog can certainly give a homeowner an enhanced sense of security, but in my opinion, that should not
by Josiah Reins
Created on: December 15, 2009
The best way to defend your home against burglars is to make lots of very loud noise during an attempt
by Kimi Gloria
Created on: November 24, 2010
Make the home and apartment security a priority and install espow wireless home doorbells to mitigate
by Liz McGuire
Created on: November 25, 2007
While an alarm system is not as cuddly and loyal as man's best friend, a good system is the superior
by Das Govind
Created on: April 03, 2010 Last Updated: April 05, 2010
I would say that an alarm system is a good protection against burglars. Dogs are good to have
Created on: February 02, 2010
Before alarm systems, I would imagine a dog would have been the choice for preventing an intrusion.
by Elton Gahr
Created on: March 21, 2009
It is actually a little scary that so many people believe that a dog is a better deterrent than an alarm
by Ted Sherman
Created on: January 10, 2008
We've lived in the same house for the past 15 years. On one side, ownership has changed four times,
Created on: April 17, 2009
Alarm systems are truly a better deterrent than a dog for several reasons.
Dogs are eager to be petted
Created on: October 20, 2010
The sign posted on the gate warned potential burglars, “My dog can make it to the fence in 2.8
Created on: April 28, 2009
A professionally installed alarm system is a much safer option for you as an alarm system than is a
Created on: December 01, 2009
I believe that an alarm is a better way to go for security. Why wouldn't it be? Think of it like this:
by Lisa Beach
Created on: July 17, 2008
I love dogs, but they don't protect very well against intruders. There's a TV show in my area called
Created on: June 26, 2008
My husband and bought a home together about 6 years ago, and to tell you the truth, we never really
by F Alderney
Created on: December 22, 2009
Well I have been reading with interest all over the internet various sites advocating “a large
Created on: January 02, 2008
If looking for defense against burglars in your home it is imperative you have a good alarm system.
Created on: October 02, 2008
An alarm system is the best defense in your home. Alarm systems are designed to protect your home no
by Douglas Cole
Created on: April 25, 2008
Dog vs. alarm. There certainly is a lot of consideration to be given when you think about how you want
Created on: January 21, 2008
Ten years ago I would have said without a shadow of doubt a dog. Mans best friend is one of the most
by Phil Elroy
Created on: January 21, 2008
It is true that some dogs will be good alarm systems. However there are a few fatal (literally in some
Dog
Created on: February 19, 2010
Dogs are a better choice for an alarm system if one has to decide between one and the other. Among
Created on: July 27, 2010 Last Updated: July 28, 2010
A dog is man's best friend. The same can't be said for an alarm system. Part of a dog's makeup that
Created on: June 11, 2009
As a career security professional, I can tell you without hesitation that a dog is a much better defense
Created on: September 03, 2008 Last Updated: February 10, 2011
I am a Crime Scene Examiner with over 15 years experience on attending crime scenes - in particular,
Created on: September 04, 2010 Last Updated: September 05, 2010
It almost seems a lifetime ago when we weren't concerned with locking our doors or worrying about an
by Daniel Relph
Created on: February 03, 2010
A well trained dog definitely beats out an alarm system. Of course, the term well trained is important.
Created on: January 30, 2010
Even if the alarm company's sucker-shaped declaration of its presence in a home is not stolen by a neighbor,
by Vicki Brown
Created on: February 09, 2010
I've never heard of anyone being burglarized because they forgot to turn on the dog. No one ever forgets
Created on: January 12, 2010
Both dogs and alarm systems have their pros and cons. I have seen a lot of confusion on both sides of
Created on: May 09, 2009 Last Updated: May 10, 2009
Dogs are a better defense against burglars, by far, than an alarm system. This does not rely on the
by April Lajune
Created on: December 01, 2009
Ask any crime scene investigator, cop or burglar which is better for protection of your family and property,
by Linda Zirion
Created on: October 01, 2008 Last Updated: October 20, 2008
Mans Best Friend The Dog For Good Reason!
My husband and I have two wonderful dogs, neither of which
by Ryan Gray
Created on: June 02, 2010 Last Updated: June 03, 2010
It's Friday night and you are out on the town celebrating your spouse's promotion at work with the rest
Created on: December 02, 2008
As a young woman who resides in a lovely home, I am well of the potential danger of burglars. I don't
by Daniel Cloud
Created on: January 25, 2011
Alarm systems may have their benefits, but the original home defense is the loud, scary, and growling
Created on: November 24, 2008
While an alarm system is just that - for security, a dog can tell when there is someone creeping about
by Jim Kerrigan
Created on: December 24, 2009
The dog is a better defense than an alarm in my opinion for seven reasons.
One, the dog is (if it is
by Garet Harris
Created on: April 11, 2009 Last Updated: April 16, 2009
While I realize that most people don't put faith in animals anymore, there is no better guard for your
by Sue Days
Created on: April 22, 2010
ALARM SYSTEM OR DOG?
The dog users carry a lot of power in when schooling their dogs
by Matt Myster
Created on: June 11, 2010 Last Updated: June 21, 2010
The common misconception in today's world is that a house alarm is a better deterrent than a good sized