While pet doors are extremely convenient, they're also technically a weak point when it comes to securing a house against potential criminals. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to dramatically improve the security of any door that you invest in.

In fact, at Moore Pet Supplies we always encourage owners to purchase a door that matches their specific needs. Many people purchase pet doors that are simply too large for their needs, which ensures that there's more than enough space for people to gain access to their home in spite of the fact that these doors aren't normally the right size for a human.

1. Get an Appropriately Sized Door

If you're looking at getting a new pet door, then take a few extra minutes to make sure that the dimensions are accurate before you put it in. Custom MaxSeal Pro doors are tailored to the specific dimensions of a particular opening, which helps to reduce the amount of area that potential bad actors could use to gain unlawful entry to your property. MaxSeal Wall doors, which are again carefully tailored to the wall that they're designed to fit into, are another very good option for those who are concerned about leaving too much space open.

Depending on where the door is installed it might be relatively difficult for someone to climb through anyway.

2. Invest in a Solid Locking Mechanism

Pet doors that lock in place correctly when they're not being used are probably the best things you can have if you're concerned about the possibility of criminal activity. Cat Mate RFID doors open whenever an animal wearing a certain type of tag comes by. Otherwise, they won't open up. SureFlap microchip doors operate based on a similar function. If you really like this way of providing autonomy for your pets, then you might consider other technical options as well.

3. Opt for an Automatic Pet Door

Automatic doors are among the most convenient for pet owners because they interact with a cat's or dog's collar. If someone wished to force a door open, then they wouldn't be able to. These doors contain a simple radio receiver, so it's not like your pet would be exposed to anything harmful either. They're a safe option in both the security sense of the world as well as your pet's health.

Regardless of which option you take, however, you'll want to make sure that you actually put it to good use.

4. Actually Use the Locking Mechanism that You've Invested In

While it might sound like an obvious point to make, many people, unfortunately, invest in excellent pet doors and then don't use them the way that the manufacturers intended. Take a few moments to read up on the intended deployment instructions of your door. 

If you have any questions related to it, then make sure to contact us online at Moore Pet Supplies. Our team will do their best to get you acquainted with your gear and help keep you safe.