Have a chain latch on your front door, and keep it latched while you study their identification. Call their supervisor to make sure they are who they say they are before letting them in. A stranger wanting to use your phone should wait outside while you make the call for them. While a barking dog is the burglar's enemy, your family pet is subject to injury or death at the hands of the burglar. Guns aren't the answer.
Statistics show that the burglar is more likely to win in a shootout with a homeowner.
A modern alarm system is a much better solution and costs have come way down in recent years. They can be muddy and slippery. Tips for Homeowners Take care of your keys. Don t give others a chance to duplicate your keys. Sterling Heights man arrested.