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| Alarm | 38% | 185 votes | Total: 485 votes | |
| Dog | 62% | 300 votes |
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by Liz McGuire
While an alarm system is not as cuddly and loyal as man's best friend, a good system is the superior defense against home burglars. For decades, I have always insisted on a...read more
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An alarm system is the best defense in your home. Alarm systems are designed to protect your home no matter what. A dog may cower in fear in times of crisis, or a burglar may ...read more
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by Douglas Cole
Dog vs. alarm. There certainly is a lot of consideration to be given when you think about how you want to protect your home against unwanted visitors. Mans best friend is with...read more
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If looking for defense against burglars in your home it is imperative you have a good alarm system. A dog is a great deterrence, as are security screens for your doors, however...read more
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by Phil Elroy
It is true that some dogs will be good alarm systems. However there are a few fatal (literally in some cases) flaws. Not all dogs are good alarm systems. Some are scared of m...read more
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by Lisa Beach
I love dogs, but they don't protect very well against intruders. There's a TV show in my area called "To Catch A Thief", that stars two guys who used to be burglars. One is now ...read more
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My husband and bought a home together about 6 years ago, and to tell you the truth, we never really put too much thought into a security system for our home. When we first move...read more
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by Ted Sherman
We've lived in the same house for the past 15 years. On one side, ownership has changed four times, and we swear that the real estate ad every time reads: "Home for sale, must b...read more
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A dog can certainly give a homeowner an enhanced sense of security, but in my opinion, that should not be the primary reason for adopting one. If security is your sole aim,...read more
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Ten years ago I would have said without a shadow of doubt a dog. Mans best friend is one of the most loyal and protective animals on the planet. Easily trained and generally o...read more
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Think about this teeth vs. gun, who's going to win? The gun would probably have the better chance of winning. When having an alarm system there is a better chance your family an...read more
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by Daniel Troy
It's easy enough to see why a person would want to get a dog over an alarm system, isn't it? I'm sure that everyone has seen at least one movie where the family dog sees a burgl...read more
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by iiivix
A dog should never be used as a home defense. Alarms are the way to go because they offer more security. Take these stories of examples of why an alarm system is better The D...read more
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Man's best friend. Indeed he is. He is a companion, protector, unconditional lover. Naturally, all of these things depend on the type of dog you have and how capable you are of ...read more
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That would have to depend greatly on location. Having a dog in a city can be expensive and difficult to say the least. City living has come to require some kind of alarm system ...read more
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by Sparx
A good alarm system has it's advantages but, if I needed that feeling of extra protection I'd feel safer with a dog. Many thieves are aware of how long it takes for the polic...read more
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Dog Takes A Bite Out of Crime: A Story From My Husband's Experience What's wrong with my dog! Where did all that blood come from? A moment before, I had parked my motorcyc...read more
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I am a Crime Scene Examiner with over 15 years experience on attending crime scenes - in particular, burglary scenes on a daily basis. During my career, I have gained knowledge...read more
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by Linda Zirion
Mans Best Friend The Dog For Good Reason! My husband and I have two wonderful dogs and neither of them would hurt a fly! (I probably shouldn't mention that to an intruder.) Ton...read more
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by Randy Scott
So you're concerned about crime and want to figure out what to do to best protect yourself and your family. Salesmen call and show up at your door touting the latest and greates...read more
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The best defense against burglars in one's home is a combination approach, utilizing an alarm system that is difficult to disable or fool and which will call a service center if...read more
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by Phil Hill
The best way to answer the question is to turn it on its head. If you were a burglar, what would you least like to be confronted with if you were considering breaking into someo...read more
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by Bill Whitney
The answer to this question really depends on what kind of a security system you have and where your house is located. It also depends on what kind of a dog you have and where ...read more
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Every person I know wants to feel protected in their own homes. We all want to be able to come home from a hard day to a relaxing, safe, and secure environment. No one wants to ...read more
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by Wendy Hepton
This debate is by no means cut and dried. There are pro's for both sides. An alarm system is perfect if your out, especially a well known brand that is monitored, but just an ...read more
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by Dee Boyd
This is a big debate, that has pros and cons on both sides. Prefereably, I would go with the dog as the better alarm system. Dogs can not only alert you BEFORE the breakin, but ...read more
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This is an argument that can be settled in either direction. For me, however, the best way to go is with a dog. Let me be clear about one thing, however. When I say dog, I mean ...read more
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by Kim Sharpe
I personally feel that the best home defense that you can have is a big dog. People put out signs that say "this home protected by Brinks", etc. all the time but the house d...read more
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by Martha Lopez
Its a difficult to point out the fact of the matter, taking into consideration that some people are just not "dog" people. Having my own home and business has taught me well in...read more
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If you are ready for the responsibility, a dog is the best bet as an all around alarm system. They act as not only a burglar alarm but a fire alarm as well. If someone is cree...read more
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by Holle Abee
I sleep with a huge Great Dane every night, and believe me, he's more effective than any electric alarm system on the market. Ever vigilant, he wakes at the slightest noise, not...read more
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Dogs can bark and run burglars away from people's home. There is a dog across the street from where I live and it is aways barking at people that get near that yard. Dogs will m...read more
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Can an alarm system tell you someone is approaching your home? I don't know about you but I feel better if I am warned before my door or window is broken and I am eye to eye wi...read more
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