they make pet doors that are magnetically locked and only when the pet, wearing a collar with the magnet key in it, goes to the door it unlocks and allows the pet access. This blocks stray cats and wild animals from using the door to get into your house.
Pet doors can be small enough to keep out humans but they are an easy entrance for burglars of the four footed kind. I get possums and raccoons are the time – one period where three young raccoons at a time would partake of the kibble dish. And then go play on the roof. Loudly!
If an openign is big enough to get an arm in, a smart thief can get in the house. I saw a TV special on thieves that included a man who made a doorknob-turner out of a broom handle, a coat hanger, and a couple pieces of bike tire. He would put the device in through the doggie door, move it so it was against the doorknob, and push. VOILA! – An open door. He also said the about half the time he didn’t need it because the door would be unlocked anyway.
And when I was a young adult in my 20s, I could get through a medium sized doggy door whenever I got locked out or forgot house key. A child can easily get through a small dog door…and many thieves use a child to gain access.
Our two dogs way to big for doggie door. We have a high wooden fence. We do not have a doggie door and our door knob is round. Daughter makes sure they have potty break.
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
They should really install a pet door.
jeanie5448 over 11 years ago
they make pet doors that are magnetically locked and only when the pet, wearing a collar with the magnet key in it, goes to the door it unlocks and allows the pet access. This blocks stray cats and wild animals from using the door to get into your house.
TheSkulker over 11 years ago
Pet doors can be small enough to keep out humans but they are an easy entrance for burglars of the four footed kind. I get possums and raccoons are the time – one period where three young raccoons at a time would partake of the kibble dish. And then go play on the roof. Loudly!
Dani Rice over 11 years ago
Even if a two-foot burglar got in, I’d think the dog would make plenty of noise. Burglars HATE noisy dogs more than mean ones.
lunatic03867 over 11 years ago
If an openign is big enough to get an arm in, a smart thief can get in the house. I saw a TV special on thieves that included a man who made a doorknob-turner out of a broom handle, a coat hanger, and a couple pieces of bike tire. He would put the device in through the doggie door, move it so it was against the doorknob, and push. VOILA! – An open door. He also said the about half the time he didn’t need it because the door would be unlocked anyway.
route66paul over 11 years ago
I can just see those raccoons on the roof—-"Sunrise….Sunset….
38lowell over 11 years ago
We had a small 4 year old crawl thru the doggie door & unlock the front door for its parents! Isn’t that ingenius?
9thCapricorn over 11 years ago
And when I was a young adult in my 20s, I could get through a medium sized doggy door whenever I got locked out or forgot house key. A child can easily get through a small dog door…and many thieves use a child to gain access.
knottytippet over 11 years ago
We taught our pup to ring a bell (hangs from the doorknob) when he needs to go out. Much more dignified than whining, yipping or scratching.
mabrndt Premium Member over 11 years ago
All municipalities have leash laws.
kab2rb over 11 years ago
Our two dogs way to big for doggie door. We have a high wooden fence. We do not have a doggie door and our door knob is round. Daughter makes sure they have potty break.
Doctor11 over 11 years ago
When you gotta go, you gotta go.
lightenup Premium Member over 11 years ago
Poor Biscuit!!
edward thomas Premium Member over 11 years ago
Raccoons don’t need no stinkin’ doors! One tore a hole in a neighbor’s roof two feet across-right through the shingles,et.al.!