Is there any chance of getting caught in the door if they just poke their head out and then decide not to go out?
811397
Not really, only chance if getting caught would be if their collar got caught, but very unlikely.We've had one for maybe 15 years, had to upgrade to the LARGE when we got our Labrador/Golden retriever cross about 8 years and never an issue.Our Australian Shepherd did snap one of the top pivot lugs at the top because she used to charge through it when she heard outside noises, but she's calmed down now. (We had to purchase another LARGE and just use the door)We have 3 cats and it's easy for them to use as well.
811398
I have 3 dogs, one weights 90 lbs and the other two 30 lbs. My big dog loves to poke his head out of the doggy door to look around and then pulled his head back inside. None of my dogs have ever gotten stuck in the door flap. This is a wonderful doggy door.
1080652
Yes, but he/she might not want them on. They can be a bit tight for such a little head and they might fight it...
1929552
your cat will be able to go out but will not be able to get back in.We use a magnet on the outside of the door to check that it works as it will click to unlock it.
1052807
I would sure think so. The door is made of Lexan do it's very stout. The only way they could get in is with the dog and his collar.
953006
No. Otherwise a tiny piece of metal inserted into the re-key hole would allow anyone entry to your house...
325399
Yes. The door pops right off. My cats refused to use it with the door on it. One of them actually peed in my shoe until I took it off lol.
1895715
The picture is a bit deceiving - the doors actually slide into the middle position to allow access, not open outwards. So if there are ever issues you can just leave the door "open" but without getting in the way. If that doesn't work for you - the doors are not too bad to get off.
394368
Well, there's a little pin thing (included with the unit) you can stick in a hole in a tab at the bottom of the door that will keep it from (a) swinging open unless you remove the pin, (b) confound a dumb cat or dog that likes to pull at doors, (c) slow down a child intent on opening the door. We have no reason to use it so haven't tried it. I think you probably could use a small padlock stuck through the tab to better lock the door. In other words, there is a mechanism provided, and a clever owner probably improvise a better locking device using their design features.
1391038
The door has a fairly strong magnet. You should not have a problem with them opening unless considerable stress is involved.
220584
No. I think they would find a way to get out. They are slink ire than guinea pigs
2234763
Don't know, but I doubt it. I wouldn't want to try that. Over a door the way the instructions show is the safest method.
1756268
I would think so, but then a robber could just reach in and unscrew it. It also matters how much room you have between the bottom of the door and the floor. Remember the item is used for blocking out intruders, not to leave the door open.
2233302
Yes. But it may prove annoying as, if the dog is in and out constantly, it would be going off each time as it is sensitive to motion. If the dog is housed and infrquentlly goes in and out of the door it would be fine, I think.
1293662
yes. you can have your cat come and go all day and whatever time you program the door to NOT open (to go outside), the door will lock them in.
86374
Yes they would be able to escape thru the gape. if you take the grate out the pan that you put the "litter" in (or whatever you use) its big enough for them to get out.
1513756
This works by catching the door jamb. If there is a small gap in your exterior doors - it works well. We mainly use it on interior doors to keep kids out of rooms they don't need to be in without supervision. The door stays open a couple of inches, but is too tall for them to reach.
739688
Yes, there is a solid plastic panel that can be put in place when the door is not being used. How secure it is would be a matter for the owner to decide. If your dog is large or you have multiple dogs, they might be able to force their way through, since they are used to the door and may hit it at high speed when entering. Never mind the tandem entry method. As to keeping out cats, it should be fine. Now, for burglary issues, you may want to increase the difficulty level.