Let's see:
-You are in the 2nd floor unit
-no window entry
-you have a dog that barks if someone comes to the door
Sounds to me as though:
1)motion detection activated lights/alarm (wireless driveway type)
2)a bar against the doorknob, such as:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-265DCCSEN-Dual-Function-Security/dp/B0002YUX8I
3)discussion with neighbors
ought help you get a good nights sleep.
4) a home remote monitoring system, such as:
http://broadband.wordpress.com/2006/10/26/att-remote-monitor/
can give you peace of mind concerning the interior of your place before you get home.
Your companion walks into trouble while on the phone with you. Just what is she, or you suppose to do at that point ? Clearing the house visually before you, or she enters seems like a good idea to me.
-You are in the 2nd floor unit
-no window entry
-you have a dog that barks if someone comes to the door
Sounds to me as though:
1)motion detection activated lights/alarm (wireless driveway type)
2)a bar against the doorknob, such as:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-265DCCSEN-Dual-Function-Security/dp/B0002YUX8I
3)discussion with neighbors
ought help you get a good nights sleep.
4) a home remote monitoring system, such as:
http://broadband.wordpress.com/2006/10/26/att-remote-monitor/
can give you peace of mind concerning the interior of your place before you get home.
Your companion walks into trouble while on the phone with you. Just what is she, or you suppose to do at that point ? Clearing the house visually before you, or she enters seems like a good idea to me.