There is no doubt that you consider your pets to be part of your family. It doesn’t matter whether it is a dog, cat or even a reptile. If you have decided to become responsible for them then you have the task of looking after their security.

Many of the security measures that you have put in place for your family will also be applicable to your pets. One of the concerns that can come with pet security is to avoid having them stolen. Fortunately, for your pets (but not for you) break in thieves are after the most valuable items in your home. That doesn’t mean that they won’t consider your dog  to be of some value especially if it is a pure breed. By making sure that you have a good security system installed and properly activated you are cutting down the risk of your pet being stolen from the inside of your home.

A great risk of your dog or cat being stolen is when they are allowed to roam the backyard. A safety feature here of course is to have the yard fenced in. Dogs do want to go out at night so the protective measure here is to make sure that you have good lighting installed that lights up the entire yard. Also, make sure that you have a good lock on the gates that allow access to the yard area.

For extra protection not only for your pets, but the exterior of your home is to install cameras. These can act as a great deterrent.

You may also want to consider having a security chip placed internally in your dog or cat which your veterinarian can easily do with no discomfort to your pet and it is reasonably priced.

Another great resource that you can really rely on is Smart Home Monitoring. This will allow you the option of having live video installed so you can see what is taking place in your home environment at any given time. You can easily check up on what your pet is up to whenever you choose.

While many people like to have a dog as it is considered as security in itself, it is not something that everyone wants to do or can do. In this case, there are some great alternatives like Rex the electronic dog. Rex can emit a bark that anyone would be hard pressed to determine that this is not a real dog. It is a great resource for seniors who don’t want to have all the responsibilities that come with owning a pet.