If your home is being watched, the installation of this door could be an open invitation to someone who is looking to harm you or your home. A lot of pet owners invest in the installation of doggy doors, but what they may not realize is that these doors could pose a home security threat. Be sure to take into account the height of your dogs back and the width of his shoulders to make sure he will be able to fit. Of course if you have a big dog, then you would consider a large door but you don't necessarily need a door too large, because this size door could also fit a small person.

There are a few precautions you can take however, to ensure your homes security. The great thing is you can measure your dog before making the wrong purchase. As long as you handle them with care, they can be seriously great devices. The biggest threat using a doggy dog is size.

It's not all fun and games with these things and it's important to make sure that you have the right approach to installing and maintaining these as a device in your home that you use with regularity.