I am worried that my dog will tip this over and get into it even if it is locked. If the lid is locked and the can is tip over, will the lid still open or fall off?
283423
depending on the type and size of dog you can have this trash can against the wall and attach some weight or weights to the metal wall spacer or just tape it to the back as you won't see it, and also use a rubber grip mat underneath to keep it from sliding, anyways good luck! We have to do the same thing as our dog likes to nudge everything around!
283424
I haven't had any issues, in fact my 13 year old has a difficult time trying to unlock it lol. It's really durable. I love it, the baby no longer throws her toys and shoes away.
283425
Anything is possible, but this would be highly unlikely since the latch pushes in to where it is flush with the front rim of the lid. The latch is the silver spot on the front rim in the middle of the lid. It is a very solid gaebage can!
283426
We have this can, and *most* of the time it keeps him out (a mini-Aussie). However, even when it stays shut, he has managed to remove the bag (leaving the trash inside the can). He sometimes gets it open by pulling up on the back of the can. I've come downstairs to find he popped the back off with the lock still in place.Of course, it depends on what is in the can as to how determined he is to get into it.
283427
Yes, it is very possible. I bought this can and my dog has managed to tip it over and get into it still. I came home once and the lock was still in place but the lid was open and yep...trash everywhere.
283428
That is why we got it as we have a dog and a 2 year old that knock it over playing. Love it.
283429
I would not rely on the looking mechanism at all when it comes to a dog and this can....sorry
283430
Unfortunately my beagle mix got into it within 24 hours of putting it together. Day 1 left alone with it and she knocked it over, opened the lid, and has trash everywhere :(
283431
Well, my dog did unfortunately (she's a beagle, so pretty determined/always hungry by nature)! Sometimes I found it knocked over, and the lid had stayed locked, but there were a few times she managed to tip it and I assume the lock knocked against something, and popped. The lid opened, and chaos followed...depends how persistent the dog is really...if they keep at it, chances are they'll get lucky on occasion.
1378678
The plastic container does not come off at all, its attatched to the base. So if your dogs head got stuck in it, you would have to destroy the feeder to free your dog.
495324
I was challenged by the lock, and I am ever so glad. Once I got the hang of it, I could open it, but my dogs couldn't. During the day, I leave it unlocked all the time and only lock it at night if I have reason to think my dogs are upset and may get into the garbage. But if you have a chronic problem with a dog that gets into the trash, you will soon learn how to open the lid and lock the lid. I have arthritis, and I've had several finger surgeries. If I can do it, anyone can, and it saves me from that horrible moment when I find my house strewn with kitchen garbage.
1071007
No, the lid is not secure at all! It is not snug. I've dropped it many times. Very annoying.
480458
The lid really does not "lock". Any animal can move it off of the tray if they really want to. Some days my puppy moves it, other days it stays put-depends on how restless he is that day! Sitting on the floor, the tray without the lid is 1" high, with the lid it's 1 1/4" high.
2180227
my toddler climbs on it and if lids are closed it won't collapse.But she opens the lids a lot, then when she tries to climb it just collapses instead of letting her climb.
381738
Nope, the locking parts are stuck to the lid and sometimes flop down and get in the way a bit. They are supposed to fit in a little slot to stay put, but mine don't. Not a big deal and am used to it now. I think that they have a similar model without the locks though.
1401252
No problem with mine. Of course if the commode is not level the lid could fall from gravity.
1711284
Yes...Yes, it stays up, you need to tighten the screws to adjust how easy or hard it is to stay open. If it is loose, the lid will fall down. If it's too tight, you won't be able to open it. Once it's configured, it works great. Over time, you might need to readjust it b/c it might loosen.
616818
mine stays up,sometimes hangs a bit low but my dog (beagle)just sticks his nose under and in he goes,best to put in a corner as can sometimes lift up at front,once dog got the hang of it,no worries,loves it
282283
well the can is pretty heavy and has a insert in middle of lid that comes loose to crush down trash . guess it would depend on how big the dog is . big dog could tip it over I think Med and small dogs no . insert is held in place magnetly. but lis does not lock
2020615
I have a Terrier and he can't do it. It's fairly heavy. But a big dog could probably do it if her were determined to. Though he'd have trouble getting a grip since there is a lid. He'd have to be very serious. I like the can a lot. Only drawback is a fairly small recycle side so you have to replace bag a lot and the bags are sized such that you need to order them special from Simple Human / here on Amazon.
1362250
The top latches pretty securely to the trash can and probably wouldn't come of in the initial fall, however, if your dog was determined and crafty enough it wouldn't be impossible to get in to... It is a well made, sturdy trash can that I'm very satisfied with the purchase.
311210
Yes it will open if it tips. It does not have a tight lid. It slides on and off very easily. It is nice though!
1871541
Yes, it will tip if not mounted and not stand up with the lid open. Mine isn't mounted, but is stored leaning on a wall.
376491
If you open the lid all the way, it will stay open. The top does not lock or brace open, and the top is light-weight - so if a gust of wind comes along, I'm sure it will blow closed. I don't think it will crush fingers, but it would probably scare a little guy.
1149847
Because the top closes to the middle of the can, it is less likely to be nosed open. If your medium sized dog is a Lab, all bets are off.