Can I use the watchdog dog door just a pet door?

We recommend using this steel home security door cover in addition to a pet door, for its intended purpose. If you were to use this as a pet door, the door would have to be open all the time to allow your pet access. Thereby permitting the outside air, critters, or burglars to enter your home.

For the opening direction, is that when I am looking at the door from the inside or outside?

When you select your optimal opening direction, this is referring to where the hinges are when you are outside looking at the pet door installation. 'Left' means the hinges are on your left when you are outside.

Is the guard supposed to go on the inside of the house or outside?

The manufacturer actually suggests it be bolted to the outside of your door or wall installation. The bolts cannot be removed from the outside, and a potential intruder would be confronted with a barrier immediately. However, although it is not ideal locking covers can be mounted on the inside if there is no room on the exterior.

How big is this frame going to be?

This cover will go over your existing pet door frame. It will be bolted to your wall/door. The cover's frame will depend on how large your dog door is, so be sure you have extra room on all sides of the frame.

I have an uneven surface, will this work?

You may have to do some caulking or recessing in order to get the screws installed securely in order for this to work properly. We would suggest contacting a contractor to do this.

Are there really no other color options available?

Unfortunately, this item only comes in white. However, the polished finish makes it easy to paint over in order to fit your home's aesthetic.

Can I automatically lock this at a certain time?

No, this cover locks manually. When you go out of town or need to lock it in the night, you would need to go outside and do so.

Can I reset the combination lock any time?

Yes! You will need your existing code in order to set a new code. There is no other way to unlock your steel cover if you forget the code. Keep it written down, in a safe place.

Is there a WatchDog pet door that goes better with this?

There are not doors that are better to use with this cover. This steel guard actually accommodates more than one brand of door models, so it would perform the same on the doors listed in the size chart.

I ordered this cover and a door, but received only one item. Where is the rest of my order?

This cover will ship separately, in a different box than a pet door you purchase with it, if you do order additional items. This is because this item is in a different warehouse. You will install the security cover over the front of the pet door once it arrives.

It looks like this is just for dog doors?

You can use this as a cat door (or small dog door) cover as well, it just might be quite a bit larger than necessary. Most customers don't use them for cat doors though because the door is too small for any person to actually fit through (in issue with pet doors for larger dogs). However, this will work for both cats and dogs.

I read about Wall dog door that locked, do you have any?

You are probably thinking of electronic doors, which have security features like locking mechanisms that only let your pet in and out. Depending on the manufacturer some are designed only to keep the dog inside others are more secure. To achieve similar security as an electronic pet door (and wind break/weather resistance) with your wall or door mount pet door, we recommend the Watchdog Steel Security Pet Door Cover.

How does the secure doggie door work with the pet door?

It fits over the frame of the pet door and is securely screwed in the door or wall. You need to choose a Watchdog that is larger than the outside frame dimension of your pet door.

What prevents someone from unscrewing this dog door security cover?

It is installed with bolts that can't be removed from the outside.

Can this be used on patio pet doors to make it a more secure dog door?

No, these are specifically meant to be used on doors or walls.

What is the best way to have secure dog doors?

The best doggy door security option is the Watchdog Steel Security Pet Door Cover. It is a separate locking cover with a combination lock.

I travel frequently and no one is at my home, what can I do to improve my dog door security?

The Watchdog Steel Security Pet Door Cover is the best option. As the name implies it is made of steel and has a combination lock that you set to deter anything from getting in.

I need a doggy door cover for a secure door, do you have one?

Yes, the Watchdog Steel Security Pet Door Cover is the most secure way to lock your pet door.

I want an actual pet door locking mechanism for a secure door for my dog, do you have any options?

Yes, you can install a separate Watchdog Steel Security Pet Door Cover. It fits over your existing door, is made of steel and has a combination lock.

Will the addition of the Watchdog make my dog door the most secure doggie door?

Yes. It is a steel frame and door secured by a combination lock that you set the code. It works for any door or wall model pet door.

If I'm not ok with the security dog doors cover I have for my big dog, what can I do?

You can secure dog doors for large dogs with a Watchdog Steel Security Pet Door Cover.