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Guard Dogs

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

My husband and I recently had a security system installed in our home and when the technician was there he commented that while the service we were securing was critically important for protection, he also commented that the fact that we had a doggy door was an important element in deterring crime, as well. He said that statistics have shown that when burglars are casing would-be properties they definitely take note if there is a doggy door; and if so, they typically just “pass those houses by.” With that said, I should point out that the doggy door we had was for our two golden retrievers, and as anyone who knows the breed will attest, they’re more likely to lick intruders rather than keep them at bay. Still, would-be burglars don’t really know the breed that could come bounding (more…)