is this product pet proof. do you have to step on the pedal for it to open?
1597496
This is a step trash can so you do have to step on the pedal to open it. I don't have pets, but I have a one year old...she is able to lift open the trash can and take things out. My friend has pets and she uses the simple human trash can that hangs over a cabinet door in the bathroom.
1597497
Yes, this is both pet and baby proof. You have to step on the pedal to open it.
1597498
Yes you have to step on the pedal to open it. I purchased it because I have a dog that I don't want getting into the trash. Works just fine and it looks nice.
1597499
No, the lid isn't locked if you don't pushing the pedal. I would say that it is NOT pet proof. If it tips over the lid will swing open. It doesn't take much effort to open the lid.
1597500
I will say that if you have a smart cat or dog that really wants to get into the trash can, they will get into it. You can very easily lift the lid up without the pedal, and I would think that a dog or cat could easily push the lid up with their nose.
1483759
No, it doesn't. For my dog it's ok because she's really small and doesn't reach the top and she doesn't try to jump out of anything anyway. I don't open the top with her.
1149845
It closes smoothly inside the rim . .there's no way they can get their nose under it when closed. I did have something interfering with full closure once and one side was "slightly" opened - the dog gave it his best to get into it, but you need to stop on the pedal to assist the opening and he didn't stand a chance.
333280
It ius an end-opening carrier. I found, after much struggling, that if you stand it on end and slowly lower the pet in it works better than trying to get them to "walk" in.
1149849
The butterfly opening requires a bit of weight to activate the step peddle, so unless your dog has some weight and genius, I doubt he will be able to get in there.
2158089
You can adjust the closing (and thus opening) force. It should be no problem to adjust it such that a dog can push open the door.
1198894
Yes but it's not heavily weighted so if your dog can't wait for it to open he may be able to knock it around a little bit until it opens.
1639662
Yes. We have adjusted it to not lock upon closing as this is used at the top of the stairs to prevent the family dog from coming downstairs. We do leave it open when she is not around.
1452069
No, it is plastic but it is pet proof :) and locks in place; you must depress a small lever to remove.
810622
It does not - I tried to change my review but Amazon didn't allow it for some reason. After I used this stroller for a few months, I hated it so much that I bought a different one. It is also pet gear but it was more expensive and better constructed. It has 3 wheels which makes it easier to navigate. Unless your dog is less than 8 pounds I wouldn't recommend this stroller and even then, I still would advise spending a little more and getting a better one. You don't need to tether your dog in because all the openings zipper shut. They can easily see out, but they can't jump out. Hope this helps. It does not - I tried to change my review but Amazon didn't allow it for some reason. After I used this stroller for a few months, I hated it so much that I bought a different one. It is also pet gear but it was more expensive and better constructed. It has 3 wheels which makes it easier to navigate. Unless your dog is less than 8 pounds I wouldn't recommend this stroller and even then, I still would advise spending a little more and getting a better one. You don't need to tether your dog in because all the openings zipper shut. They can easily see out, but they can't jump out. Hope this... » Read More It does not - I tried to change my review but Amazon didn't allow it for some reason. After I used this stroller for a few months, I hated it so much that I bought a different one. It is also pet gear but it was more expensive and better constructed. It has 3 wheels which makes it easier to navigate. Unless your dog is less than 8 pounds I wouldn't recommend this stroller and even then, I still would advise spending a little more and getting a better one. You don't need to tether your dog in because all the openings zipper shut. They can easily see out, but they can't jump out. Hope this helps. « Show Less
161567
Yes that's how I have to use it. My dogs tried hard to get to it and couldn't. Its a hard plastic piece that sits on top of the pad (the pad sits below it and doesn't touch the plastic so they can't pull it out).
1144818
Despite other respondent's answer, the lid on mine will not stay open, whether using your hand or the pedal. It automatically closes either way.
395898
Have the screen in the door replaced with the heavy-duty, "pet-proof" screen. It wears like iron. We still had a problem with the frame of the pet door coming apart. I finally used wire to "sew" the frame together and into the screen. I did this at intervals---like in each corner and in the center of each side and the bottom. We have one lab and one terrier---they fly through the pet door without a problem now.
642760
If you travel with the top open the only thing that would hold your pet in is connecting his/her leash to a built-in plastic loop inside. It would not be safe to travel this way. However, it is an option if you were to leave your pet in the car for a few minutes.
1755656
No, it opens at one end. You can put your hand from the top and other end to pet or give treats.
1700983
No. Access is from the wire front door. Well I guess you could un-clip the side but it's not the way to put a pet in. You can dissassemble the sides but takes sometime. Hope that answers your question.
1680130
The Door Actually has a Locking Mechanism. The Pet Cannot Escape if the Locking Mechanism is engaged. It's Easy for the Pet Owners to ope from the outside.