How would I prevent a burglar from entering through a doggie door?
Thoughts: Somehow, mount razor blades around the inside rim in such a way the dogs would not get hurt …or maybe an awning of razor wire over the inside approach. But where would I get it? Any other ideas?
7 Responses to “How would I prevent a burglar from entering through a doggie door?”
June 7th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
get a really big dog that uses the doggie door on a regular basis and put his sleeping mat next to it.
June 10th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
That sounds stupid and hazardous. Just get one of those locking doggy doors than only opens up with a special collar that the dog wears. It’ll keep other animals out as well.
June 14th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
how about making a small secure door with a lock. so when your not home or at night you can lock it..
June 15th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Keep a large pit bull, German Shepherd, doberman, or rottweiler just inside, too large to fit through the doggy door but preferrably it wont eat your little dog. Our Shepherd doesnt eat our Yorkie.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
There is an electronic device you can buy for your
doggie door and dog.
It is like an electronic key.
How, it works like this. You put this pet door on
with has an electronic device looking for an
electronic signal.
This electronic signal is attached to your dog’s collar.
When your dog gets near the door it automatically
opens up and lets your dog pass. And locks after
he goes through it. It also opens automatically if your
dog wants to get back inside the house. And locks
after he goes inside the house.
This also keeps other animals out like other
dogs you don’t know, cats, raccoons. rats, etc.
I saw this on a TV show years ago. I don’t know what
it is called exactly or who makes it. You might want to
check your local pet supply shop to see if they know
of it or do an internet search.
Now using razor blades on the door could also
cut and hurt your dog. I would not advise it.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:53 am
It is illegal to set traps that would harm humans. This is because it is possible there might be a legitimate reason for someone (e.g. policeman, fireman) to enter your home in your absence.
You’ll say “But why would they enter through the doggie door?” but the law isn’t about why they would but the possibility. If someone got harmed breaking into your home because you’d set such a mantrap the fact that they were doing so (even illegally) would not prevent them from suing you and likely winning over any injuries they received.
I have heard they make doggie doors that are electronically unlocked by a transmitter in your dog’s collar. You might want to look into that kind of technology if this really worries you and your dog is so large the average burglar would be able to get in that way.
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:31 am
How big of a dog do you have that a person would be able to get into your house
Second how high up on the door is the opening for someone to be able to reach the handle.