Just about every piece of Marco Island real estate has some type of home security these days. After all, folks will do anything to protect their families, as well as their valuables. Folks do everything they can to prevent burglaries, but the crimes still occur every now and then. Sure, many homeowners now rely on fancy alarm systems with video cameras that link directly to their smartphones. While these alarm systems can easily prevent break-ins and scare away felons, they simply do not compare to an old-fashioned Doberman Pincher or Rottweiler’s bark to keep your home safe from uninvited guests.
For centuries, men and women have depended on guard dogs to keep away burglars. Whether it is kids looking to steal a piggy bank or professionals looking to crack your safe, a vicious growl will send just about any thief running for the hills. Nobody wants to get bitten, drawing blood to leave at the scene of a crime. And if a guard dog has been trained to protect a home for sale in Marco Island, you can be certain it will do its job.
When shopping for a guard dog to adopt, do a little homework. Check out various websites on the web and read reviews about breeds of guard dogs. Learn where they are bred, trained, and sold to homeowners. Then when you bring the new guard dog to your home, you must show it who is the boss right away.
While protection for your family is crucial, you never want a guard dog that is mean to you, your family, friends, or even strangers. You also must decide if it should be an indoor or an outdoor dog. Personally, I think every dog should live indoors, as he or she is part of the family unit. At the same time, burglars will be spotted and scared away within seconds if they ever dare break into your property.
Of course, your guard dog should always have food and water at its disposal. Remember, the puppy will be at your home, even if you are away. Just as important, it should have easy access to a patch of grass outdoors. Otherwise, it won’t have anywhere to go to the bathroom. A home with a dog door that leads to a fenced yard is ideal for a guard dog. That way, it can enjoy the sun and do its business outside, while making its way indoors whenever it chooses.
Do not forget to do a little homework before you bring home any canine. Make sure you learn about the species and where it was brought up. Is it a crazy mutt that may bite off its owner’s ear or will it protect the family for the rest of its life? In other words, make sure it comes from a good place. It should be properly trained and in good health. As long as you cross your T’s and dot your I’s, a guard dog can be a marvelous addition to a Marco Island luxury home.
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