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Originally Posted by gracielove

Please don't feel judged because some of us may seem over protective to you. Everyone has different circumstances that they have to deal with. It's just that the Humane Society and other animal organizations have been putting out warnings for a couple of years now about how small dog thefts have been on the rise. Many of the backyard fences I have seen are very easy for a thief or animals to enter through but it is very possible to have a security fence that works well.

We have seen so many reports of hawk and coyote attacks! Both can easily get by a fence. If you don't have those kinds of animals in your area then it is not an issue. If no one steals pets in your area then maybe you don't have to worry. I know they make dog doors that can be locked at night to prevent animals from going in or out.

We had a dog door for our Yellow Lab and it is a really convenient thing to have under the right conditions. I wouldn't have one now for any size dog because of where I live. But like I said, it is a wonderful convenience if you have all your bases covered. What is safe for a 15 to 20 pound dog is not necessarily safe for a 3 to 10 pound dog.

I 100% agree with that