Do I need the home protection plan/Quail Hollow elementary school? (Sandy: live in, car)

[kletter1mann]

Originally Posted by Geo-Aggie

Another option for a fairly cheap, effective, family friendly home security system that is very common in Utah (considering crime is relatively low and everyone goes hiking):



Pros:

• It sends off a warning alarm before people even open the door acting as a far better deterrent than a box with some sensors.
• It also increases the intensity of the alarm if the intruder enters the door.
• If its owners determine the security threat to be benign it goes into sniff mode and makes sure there are no hidden treats.
• You'll spend about $30 a month to power it and maybe $150 a year in repair bills, so it comes out to be the same cost as an alarm system.
• Your kids will love it.
• It will greet you with tail wags every time you get home.
• Eats spiders

Cons:

• Shedding
• Dog breath
• If you buy it new it'll pee in the house a few times. Older "shelter" models are typically not prone to this.
• Gets fat without regular exercise.

Excellent suggestion. The OP may wish to consider an upgrade to the industrial/tactical "GSD" model.

The GSD features:

• Enhanced CPU and larger memory reduces programming time
• Largest command set available for enhanced adaptability and improved situational behavior
• Intimidating appearance creates psychological barrier
• High powered, low frequency alarm penetrates building to deliver maximum deterrent effect
• can be easily controlled by children or designated parties after programming
• Fully insulated combat chassis can withstand climactic and weather extremes as well as rough treatment

The GSD model does, however, require an initial programming and break-in period by the owner to prevent the unit from defaulting to auto-program mode. This mode is too protective to be suitable for most families.


I can personally endorse the GSD model. We have used 2 units in this role over a 20 year period. We leave windows open never lock the doors unless we're away overnight.

[dcisive]

EXCELLENT recommendation. There's NOTHING quite like a Dog on a Bone.....of a burglar of course ;-)

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by kletter1mann

Excellent suggestion. The OP may wish to consider an upgrade to the industrial/tactical "GSD" model.

I can personally endorse the GSD model. We have used 2 units in this role over a 20 year period. We leave windows open never lock the doors unless we're away overnight.

Is the GSD model pictured yours?

[kletter1mann]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

Is the GSD model pictured yours?

No, that's a stock picture. Meet our beloved friend and companion, ROLF (attached). He has en extremely sweet disposition and loves children. But boy does he scare delivery guys.

[Katzpur]

Originally Posted by kletter1mann

No, that's a stock picture. Meet our beloved friend and companion, ROLF (attached). He has en extremely sweet disposition and loves children. But boy does he scare delivery guys.

Gorgeous fellow!

[kletter1mann]

Originally Posted by Katzpur

Gorgeous fellow!

Thanks. You'd love him. And he perfectly understand many prepositions: "Off!" "In!" "Out!" and more.

[irman]

OK ... , so what do you do when you are away for a couple of days, leave the poor dog all alone in the house or what ?

If I have to be home with the dog at all times, what is a dog going to do what I can not do by myself ??

As far as I know, most illegal break-ins, are committed with nobody home.
Daily (you are at work ...), OK.
You want to go for a longer period ... , now what ?

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• You'll spend about $30 a month to power it and maybe $150 a year in repair bills, so it comes out to be the same cost as an alarm system.

Not really, a one time set up of about 250 dollars for me and that was it.
No monthly fees of 30 green ones a month.
No 150 green ones a year for repair.
No poop to get rid off in the yard , since our grand kids are there all the time.


To each his own.

[Geo-Aggie]

Originally Posted by irman

Not really, a one time set up of about 250 dollars for me and that was it.
No monthly fees of 30 green ones a month.
No 150 green ones a year for repair.

I got my LRV used for $50, I guess the previous owners didn't have need for such a high-end model anymore. No monthly fee? You don't feed your GSD? The $150/yr. is more of a guess-timation, mine has not needed any repairs yet, but.. there's always that possibility, especially as they get more miles on them.

The GSD sounds like a great industrial model, certainly high-security. I have a friend with two of them, the older one finds lost and frozen people. I'm more of a fan of the LRV though - best recreation toy you can get, 3 color options and comes with some basic alarm features Wait, are we talking about cars or dogs?

OP, no, you don't need a security system (or even a dog, but they sure are fun!), but if you want one - have at it. The salespeople will surely drop by within the first month after you move in... again and again and again...

[MovingtoUtah99]

Originally Posted by Geo-Aggie

OP, no, you don't need a security system (or even a dog, but they sure are fun!), but if you want one - have at it. The salespeople will surely drop by within the first month after you move in... again and again and again...

We just got concerned when the current owner who said they had a break in next door.....otherwise getting a security system would not have even been on our radars.....my husband might still do some diy with the cameras or what not..good project for him !

I have to admit reading this thread has been quite entertaining !

[dcisive]

Just make sure at the very least you do NOT bother with the likes of ADT or Vivant. They are real losers. NO police response and nice high monitoring fees.