Trying to convince my spouse we should get a dog door

[Anonymous]

We have an extremely active dog. She loves our fenced backyard and is constantly going in and out of the house (I have never counted, but maybe 10-12 times on an average day?). I'm happy that she's happy, but letting her in and out constantly is not my favorite. I think a dog door would be like her dream come true: no annoying humans needed to get outside or in. Plus, no need for the endless whining to go outside or scratching up the door when she wants to come in.

My husband does not agree with me. As far as I can tell, his major objection is that someone will use the dog door to break into our house. This seems highly unlikely to me. We live in a safe suburban area, plus if someone did want to break in, I think there would be easier ways. And we can get a dog door with a lock.

What do you think? Any suggested talking points I can use?

[Anonymous]

There are electronic dog doors that are activated by a collar on the dog. So I don't think break-ins are a concern.

But can your dog be trusted unsupervised outside? Some can, some can't. Mine's definitely in the latter category. He'd eat sticks and poop and possibly dig his way under the fence.

[Anonymous]

Both you and DH make good points. Try telling him the pet door will only be unlocked when someone is home and only during the day. also install a motion light near the pet door in case someone does try to use it.