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When you’re shopping for a good pet dog door, be aware of how that one installation affects your home’s security. Most of the traditional dog doors are only flaps supported by a frame at the bottom of the door. Even when they’re made of some sterner material, there are still security worries. Any responsible dog owner should take the following seriously when choosing a pet dog door.

The size of the door. Don’t just get any doggie door, there’s a height to consider. One problem with having big dogs is the corresponding dog door size – if it fits them, it will also fit a smaller person. That smaller person could be your child, someone else’s, or a thief. You don’t want your children or someone else’s to get stuck, and possibly injured that way. There’s also the worry of other animals being able to do as they please – in and out of your home. If you can at least restrict the height to that of your dog, you can probably limit intruders.

Dog door placement. Although it seems to be convenient to place your dog door on your front door, that practically announces to the world there’s a smaller, less secure entrance to your house. Many dog owners choose to install their pet doors on their backdoor, which usually leads to a secure backyard. Or at least on another door not in direct view of people passing by your house. Do not give potential burglars any ideas.

The type of pet door your need. Flap doors also have versions where the flap is made of harder materials. There are also several lock settings to choose from. The door can be set up to swing towards the inside of your house, or outside; or towards on direction only, and then locks itself. One side settings means your pet can only get in or out and then that’s it. This lock setting can either lock your pet indoors, or keep him outside; do you really want to risk an accident and leave your dog outside overnight? Although an electronic /automatic pet dog door is an effective answer, it is more expensive. Your dog wears a specially equipped collar, one that the door senses when the dog is near; the door, consequently, opens only when the dog is near. Having a doggie door is a great benefit for both owner and pet – you won’t have to worry about accidental potty incidents (should your dog be kept inside the house for too long), and the dog can feel free to come and go as it pleases.