{"id":2406,"date":"2024-03-18T22:20:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T22:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/?p=2406"},"modified":"2024-03-18T22:20:58","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T22:20:58","slug":"pet-safety-pet-tips-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/pet-safety-pet-tips-security\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Secure Your Pets From Intruders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pets may try intimidating or stopping burglars, potentially causing severe injuries when they use the element of surprise. However, prepared home invaders can neutralize them with drugged meat and a few tranquilizer darts. No animal is 100% safe from home invasions, so use these seven tips to protect your animal companions from intruders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose a Secure Sleeping Area<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Pets usually get hurt during break-ins when they charge the intruders. Burglars may have no intention of causing any physical harm but may react violently and fatally to threatening animals freely roaming around the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going to bed every night, let your pets sleep somewhere you can contain them, like a crate or a secure room. This way, they can\u2019t physically threaten burglars and help them get through a home invasion unscathed. Besides, they can discourage intruders enough to withdraw when making a racket after sensing danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Publicize Your Pet&#8217;s Presence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Displaying warning signs outside your house can deter many intruders. Do this even if you have a Bernese Mountain Dog, a Newfoundland or some other gentle giant. Crooks \u2014 in their right minds \u2014 want the path of least resistance, so they target less-defended houses. Properties inhabited by potentially vicious beasts are usually more trouble than they\u2019re worth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is informing intruders about your pets unwise? After all, large dogs or feisty cats make excellent trump cards that can catch invaders off guard and mangle them. There\u2019s always a chance domestic brutes can negate unsuspecting, ill-equipped burglars, but using scare tactics to prevent burglaries is more worthwhile. The alternative endangers your beloved non-human family members, so don\u2019t romanticize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Fence Your Property<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Building an enclosure accomplishes two things \u2014 adding an obstacle for burglars and keeping your pets from wandering off. A barrier doesn\u2019t make your house intrusion-proof, but it prevents crooks from trespassing unsuspiciously since they can\u2019t just walk straight to your door and jimmy it without drawing attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good fence doesn\u2019t need to be taller than the average person to be a deterrent \u2014 something just a few feet high can be a practical impediment to home invasions. Burglars must still climb over it, providing an extra step that renders the break-in attempt more risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Reinforce All Entry Points<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Make your doors and windows unbreachable to keep burglars at bay. Some simple modifications can make your existing units meaningfully resistant to break-ins. Fixing weak door components \u2014 such as the strike plate, door jambs and hinges \u2014 and adding metal bars to windows can do wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, think twice about doing so yourself. Reinforcements yield dividends only when installed properly, so call experienced professionals to get the job done. Seasoned home improvement contractors can commit errors, but they nail the basics and rarely make rookie mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your door and windows are naturally flimsy or have seen better days, replace them. A solid-core door system made of steel or wood is a safe bet. Custom windows offer superior security compared to off-the-shelf products because they fit wall openings perfectly and rely less on sealants to close the gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Set Up a Security System<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Outfitting your home with surveillance cameras, sensors, and alarms can help you monitor your home more effectively. They allow you to look after your pets when you\u2019re not around, get notified when a break-in happens, and quickly alert the authorities about the incident. The sight of security equipment and public disclosure signage <a href=\"https:\/\/theguardalliance.com\/blog\/tips-for-a-safe-apartment-complex\/\">serve as deterrence mechanisms<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your surveillance cameras and sirens fail to thwart a home invasion, your system will help put the perpetrators behind bars. It can record events around the house and store the footage securely, ensuring an extra layer of protection for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Put a Premium on Pet Identification<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Microchipping your pets can help others return them to you should they run off during a home invasion. A microchip can store your pet\u2019s identification number and transmit data via radio waves when scanned without needing a battery. If you change addresses or get a new phone number, update your pets\u2019 IDs to ensure microchip registration databases have it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pet microchips are as tiny as grains of rice. Implanting one requires a slightly larger hypodermic needle than those used for injection, which will hurt more than a usual vaccine shot. You can get your pets microchipped during a routine checkup, or vets can perform the minor procedure after your animal friends receive anesthesia for surgery like spaying or neutering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Buy a Wearable GPS Device<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Collars equipped with GPS render your pets trackable if they get lost after escaping a burglary. Attaching tracking devices to them aids your search, which is vital because time is of the essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The streets can be harsh on domesticated animals. Exotic pets are usually wild creatures in captivity, so they can be intolerant of humans and pose dangers to the public. The sooner you find them, the better for everybody\u2019s wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Install a Smart Lock<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This smart home device can code-protect your doors and lets you create temporary passwords to grant access to the people you trust during approved periods. You can also use other keyless entry options, such as biometric verification and voice command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A smart lock supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to control it remotely from anywhere. Feature sets vary by model, but geofenced autolocking, real-time monitoring, and alerts are some sought-after functionalities. An advanced unit provides multiple keyless entry options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart devices work better when they can talk to others. For example, you can create a digital set of eyes by pairing your lock with a video doorbell, maximizing both devices\u2019 utilities. These smart home devices can move the needle in home security, giving you peace of mind that no unauthorized individuals can access your property and cross your pets\u2019 paths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensure Your Pets Are Intrusion-Proof<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Falling victim to a home invasion is traumatic, but losing a pet as a result of this crime is more devastating. Adding layers of security to your home to deter, detect and deny burglars access is necessary. Preparing is the best you can do to keep your companions unharmed and unstolen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pets may try intimidating or stopping burglars, potentially causing severe injuries when they use the element of surprise. However, prepared home invaders can neutralize them with drugged meat and a few tranquilizer darts. 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