Yes. Most dog doors can be locked. A pet door can be locked shut, many screen pet doors have extra locking settings, and microchip doors stay locked to everything except your own pets.
Being able to close the door off matters at night, when you are away, and when you want your dog inside for a while. Here is how locking works on the doors we fit.
Locking a dog door shut
A dog door can be locked shut, so you can close it off completely at night or when you are away from home. We show you how the door you choose locks when we fit it.
Locking options on screen dog doors
Many of the pet doors we fit into screen doors come with four-way locking as an option: in only, out only, both ways, or fully locked, and some have a lockout slide for times you are not home. In only is handy at night: your dog can come back inside but not go out again.
Microchip doors lock themselves
A microchip or electronic door stays locked until it recognises your pet, so stray cats, other dogs and possums cannot push their way in. Microchip doors can also be set to in only, which lets your pet come home but not head out again, and some have a curfew mode for keeping pets in at night. See microchip and smart dog doors.
What about security screens?
If your dog door goes into a steel security screen, the screen itself still matters. We fit into security screens, including Crimsafe, so your screen still locks as before and the pet door has its own lock. See dog doors for security screens and Crimsafe.
Lock it, and check your cover
A pet door is still an opening, so lock it when you are out, and check what your home insurance policy says about pet doors. Our guide do pet doors affect home security and insurance? covers what to look for.
Choosing a door
The right size comes first: a door that suits your dog is easier to live with, locked or open. Our dog door sizes guide explains how to measure. Every installation includes free pet door training.
To ask for a quote or ask a question, call 0421 575 229 or get a quote online.
