Is there a way to lock the lid to prevent a dog from trying to open it?
1671138
I don't think so, but the dog would either have to tip over the can and it is pretty heavy, or be able to push up the lid and be tall enough to reach the garbage inside. the foot pedal is the only way to open the lid otherwise. Hope that helps!
1671139
No. But you can buy a child proof latch to lock the lid. But really this feature should have been there.
1671140
I don't think they could get into it unless they knock it over! I love this garbage can the best thing I ever bought!
1639663
No, it doesn't lock open if you pull or push it all the way. There are other brands here in Amazon that offer that feature.
384771
No, unless you have a dog the size of a cat or smaller. Hopefully the dog isn't smart enough or strong enough to pry off the lid...The cat will love it and so will you!
2226007
There is a zippered opening. It isn't very secure though. My Siberian Husky puppy was able to burst through the opening when it was zipped!!!
1096281
Occasionally, keep a butter knife handy to loosen it. Clasp has been most reliable for not getting open like other clasps that have let our dog get loose.
955419
I don't know. I have mine in the kitchen to keep the dog out of the trash. He couldn't get it unlocked so he just tore the lid off back at the hinge end. Oh, the dog walker couldn't figure out how to get it open. It seems sturdy.
1222667
You would probably need two wedges at the base of the door to keep it both open just so far and to keep the dog from closing it accidentally.
882134
No the lid does not lock closed so if you tried to set it upright like that it would just fall open
452198
This lid has a tight seal so unless your dog knows to step on the foot pedal to open the lid, I think this would be a good choice!
345961
There is a plastic panel that slides in from the top to prevent access to the door. It will stop your cat or dog from running in and out but will not stop someone from breaking in.
860506
If the little brown clips are pushed outward, that locks the lid. Push them toward the middle to release. I never lock mine because the lid fits into grooves and won't fall off. They turn the lid counter clockwise to release it. It should then just lift right up.
955432
It doesn't really "lock" open. One just needs to pull the lid down to close it.
1217368
Thanks for the information. I don't think she'd be able to get into it, since it looks like you need to get a grip on the indentations that make the 'handle' of the lid. The container she got into previously had a latch that had a good place for her to grip with paw and claws.
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.
633968
If you are buying the lid with it, it may be too small. He might be able to see over the top of it a bit while sitting up but laying down theres plwnty of space. I bought mine for my dogs when I wasnt homw because they would destroy the house. My chibuahua climbed right out of it and my dachson mix with lab would jump right out. After training them to stay in, they are fine but at first they would get out of it.
2165794
If I recall correctly (as we have had it up for some time...& we do not have a concern re: access) I believe there is a lock feature (optional for use). There is an availability to lock the slit-opening top if you are worried about access, but then the actual solid lid covers the slit opening . The "cover" over the slit opening is not lockable. I must say this is a great box, & we are very glad we purchased, but you need to confirm the lock feature for the slit opening underneath the solid cover, which as said, is not lockable.
1119314
My black lab can open the latches. I now secure the doors with a Chain and he cannot get out. It's solid so he won't bend the metal, but a determined dog will flip the latches fast. I have not tried the warranty.