Im alone & live out in the country. Not as rural as some but still rural. I have 3 dogs but they dont always warn me of anything or bark at nothing....honestly not afraid. Most times my intruders are the wild animals though I am cautious & will call for help if I need it. I have my phone most times if anything were to happen also....but dont live with any fear. Shoot, I have helped people in need that most wouldnt so not even afraid of that. Never had anything happen that would make me fear either in all these 64 years of life