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**Qdkczrdi** · 08-19-2012, 06:03 PM

I am a city dweller and I lock all my gates 24/7 (3 of them) This was more for the safety of my dogs than to keep people out, but over the years we have come to cherish what the locked gates bring us. No solicitors/salespeople, unexpected visits, would be burglars walking by when they see deadbolted gates and alarm company signs etc..

For the safety of your dogs you could put up some signs to keep gate closed/dog in yard but it is still not 100% certainty.
You could install a drop bolt on one gate and then you can install whatever type locking mechanism on the other.
http://www.hooverfence.com/woodfence/dropbolt.htm
Then install one of these (weather proof doorbells) http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cata...less_doorbells
Then your friends or expected guests can buzz you. I have hidden my doorbells so the salespeople cannot find them.
Overall it may seem like an inconvenience, but when you leave your dogs at home and know the gate is secure it will give you a much better sense of security while you are gone.

08-19-2012, 06:03 PM	#5
Qdkczrdi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	I am a city dweller and I lock all my gates 24/7 (3 of them) This was more for the safety of my dogs than to keep people out, but over the years we have come to cherish what the locked gates bring us. No solicitors/salespeople, unexpected visits, would be burglars walking by when they see deadbolted gates and alarm company signs etc.. For the safety of your dogs you could put up some signs to keep gate closed/dog in yard but it is still not 100% certainty. You could install a drop bolt on one gate and then you can install whatever type locking mechanism on the other. http://www.hooverfence.com/woodfence/dropbolt.htm Then install one of these (weather proof doorbells) http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/cata...less_doorbells Then your friends or expected guests can buzz you. I have hidden my doorbells so the salespeople cannot find them. Overall it may seem like an inconvenience, but when you leave your dogs at home and know the gate is secure it will give you a much better sense of security while you are gone.
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