Is this tough enough to stop a big dog, or is it mostly for small dogs and cats?
303261
I have an English Mastiff and he would knock the door off the track long before tearing the screen. It is very durable.
303262
Our 65 lb dog has pushed lightly and not broken through. I haven't tested it at full ramming speed though. :-)
303263
I believe the door or screen frame would fall out before the screen would tear. This was the best screen I purchased.
158854
I have the same problem but cats vs dogs, I will order this and try it on the top of door but move it closer to the hinge side to open up the door more, I'll let you know the results Frank Ok, I installed on the top edge of the door about midway, it works fine to allow cats to their box. You have to be tall enough to unlatch when you enter though and overall it seems easy to break if you forget to unlatch, I wish it was stronger.
1900332
My puppy (6 lbs) was able to collapse it and tip it over to escape, so I would say your cat could do the same.
438264
I have small dogs, but do not have any cats...so don't think I am able to answer re: cats. This has worked great for my small dogs. You might first try putting up some kind of thicker plastic and try first before investing in the claw guard.
1204418
no this would not stop if cat. the Velcro is not solid from top to bottom. It I just 2 or 3places along the edges. A cat could push threw if they wanted to.
811397
Not really, only chance if getting caught would be if their collar got caught, but very unlikely.We've had one for maybe 15 years, had to upgrade to the LARGE when we got our Labrador/Golden retriever cross about 8 years and never an issue.Our Australian Shepherd did snap one of the top pivot lugs at the top because she used to charge through it when she heard outside noises, but she's calmed down now. (We had to purchase another LARGE and just use the door)We have 3 cats and it's easy for them to use as well.
1335665
We use it for our puppy and it works very well. For a cat, I could see it working but he/she may be able to climb up it since it has little holes (like mesh) for the walls. It is very sturdy so if you didn't mind them climbing, I think it would work great!
1645989
I have cats it holds up to the clawing they do but a dog does a different type of damage. A dog may be able to push it loose but that us more about how the door secures the screen. Works great for cats.
2227718
This gazebo came alot smaller than I was expecting, being that in the picture there are 2 large dogs. Luckily, I am using mine for cats. 2 cats at a time is comfortable. Anything larger than a cat I would suggest something bigger. The structure is strong and sturdy so for knocking it over,it would have to take much effort, almost impossible..unless they are really rambunctious.
2085347
Our dogs have no trouble using the door in either direction--the magnetic strips are secure, but release easy enough. I would not think a small dog would have any trouble: our two 12 pound cats enter and exit very easily.
1211955
The collar has to be tight enough for the 2 raised metal buttons to make contact with the cats skin. We just kept adjusting until we got there. It may seem too tight but I assure you it is fine. Our cat weighs about 14 lbs and it works just fine. After a couple zings, he now runs stops the second he hears the warning tone.
240903
Depending on where you hit it i.e in a critical area, using steel bolts, then yes this will definitely take out a large coyote but if hit in a less crucial area it would take a couple bolts to take one down
1120826
Hello. I've been using this on my ~11 pound cat since late September. It took a little getting used to for him, but it's very second nature for him now. I wouldn't say it is 'small,' but my vet verified that it's not too big for a cat his size. You just have to purchase a small dog collar for it so that it is sturdy enough to hold the device upright. Please see the review I posted for this product.
64454
The critters COULD knock it over if they tried, which they haven't. The dogs could even jump over it easily, but it hasn't occurred to them yet, either. The gate is going across a big double-door to my second bedroom, preventing the dogs from raiding the cat litter box (disgusting creatures that they are). Just to make sure, I sandwiched one side of the gate between the wall and a heavy object, in this case the bucket with the litter. On the other side, I just folded out the extra leg a bit to give it stability. Have had the gate for about 2 months now, no problem. The cats hop right over it.
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The clip on the device is pretty strong so I can't imagine the dog breaking free. Also, the tether keeps the dog away from the bike, so they wouldn't get hurt by the bike either. If you fall on the dog, well, that could happen running with them and the only advice I could give would be don't fall. :) Honestly, my shepherd bolted after a cat last night, she is about 60 lbs of brute strength, and the bike didn't shimmy. It's a very well thought out device. This is great as long as you aren't tree bashing on a single track trail. I love it and the dogs immediately used it without any trouble. We are using it every night on the paths here.
240760
It works at keeping my cats out. Also keeps me out when I forget to slide it out of the way. I would say yes for your dog although mine has never tried.
1416944
I suppose so unless they are extremely aggressive. It is made of what seems to be a strong fabric. I expect if you locked a cat in it the cat would eventually rip a hole in it.