How to Stop a Burglar From Getting in Through Doggy Doors

If you have a dog, there's a chance that you have installed a doggy door so that you don't have to keep getting up and letting your dog in and out every time it has to go to the bathroom. Unfortunately, this is an open invitation for burglars to get into your house and rob you. Burglars will choose a house that has an easy entrance instead of one they have to spend a lot of time trying to get into. You need to take steps to protect yourself, and your pet, from burglars who want to use your doggy door.

Things You'll Need

  • Professional locks
  • Light with a motion sensor
  • Electronic doggy door
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lock your gates. If a burglar sees your dog playing in the backyard and your gate isn't locked, he can let the dog out. Then he can easily enter your home through the doggy door. Professional locks may cost a few extra dollars, but they can save you from a potential nightmare if a crook gets into your house.

    • 2

      Install a sensor over your doggy door that causes a light to come on whenever there is movement. A burglar will get alarmed when he tries to go through the doggy door and a light comes on. He may even think someone in the house is up and turning on the light, causing him to flee.

    • 3

      Replace your doggy door with an electronic doggy door. These doors only open when a sensor from your dog's collar unlocks it. That means if a burglar doesn't have your dog's collar, he won't be able to get the doggy door open to enter your house.