Barking Dog Alarm Systems Explained

A barking dog alarm is a home security solution for renters who want to protect themselves by tricking intruders into thinking that there is an attack dog waiting on the other side of your door. Sometimes your lease prohibits you from owning a dog, or you just don’t have the time to take care of one. You can get an electronic barking dog instead.

Electronic Barking Dog Versus a Regular Alarm

One benefit of a barking dog alarm rather than a regular security system is that it helps to deter intruders prior to a break in. By the time a regular alarm goes off, the intruder has already forced entry into your apartment. An electronic barking dog keeps them away before entering because they believe that behind your door is an angry attack dog ready to attack.

How a Barking Dog Alarm Works

A barking dog alarm monitors your door (or any area you choose) to warn you of intruders, both animals and humans. It uses radar technology to detect motion approaching within 20 feet or so. It’s sophisticated enough to detect movement through thick walls, doors and glass. Barking dog alarms even help to get rid of bears. If you’re renting in a area that has a bear problem, you can take advantage of an electronic barking dog that will chase them away with its bark because bears hate barking dogs.

Sound Options

You can select different sounds for your barking dog alarm. You can choose nature sounds to alert you to guests or if you want to hear something other than barking. You’ll want to choose the attack dog mode if you want to get rid of burglars or other unwanted intruders. The closer they get the more vicious the bark will sound. You can also choose to play a warning siren to go along with the bark if they don’t back off. The electronic barking dog will bark less frequently and sound less vicious as the intruder retreats, it stops barking completely when they’re gone.

Features and Setup

The size of a barking dog alarm security system is great for renters. You can find one that measures 7.5 in long x 5 in wide x 5.5 in high. They’re also easy to set up. There’s no installation for most of them. You just plug it in to your outlet and you have an electronic barking dog at all times. You can also purchase one that uses batteries. However, those won’t be as loud or as effective. The motion detector is weatherproof so that you can mount it over your front door without worrying about the rain ruining it. Some barking dog alarms use light with barking to chase away intruders. If someone or something approaches but will not retreat after they hear the bark, your lights will come on. This fools someone into thinking that you’re coming to investigate the situation and normally this is enough to send them away.

A barking dog alarm is not perfect but it is a great home security solution for renters. If you do decide to buy one, get one that will turn on your lights for persistent intruders. This combination of light and barking is what police say will protect you the best.