securing kitchen cabinets

Ucdcrush · 01-19-2011, 01:09 PM

Can anyone recommend a dog-proof kitchen cabinet lock, particularly for cabinets where there are 2 doors opening from the middle?

The plastic baby locks look like a decent design, but I have heard that the plastic is flimsy and it looks like it could be easily chewed off by a determined and bored dog.

Thanks!

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-19-2011, 01:13 PM

You can do a magnetic lock, but that can be kind of a PITA.

Lora · 01-19-2011, 01:15 PM

I have a few friends that have a Great Dane who likes to get into cupboards they tie them closed, but that could be a pain. If it is just one double door cupboard what about a small metal slider lock just screws in, might look the greatest but would do the job.

LARHAGE · 01-19-2011, 01:23 PM

I've tried everything and still can't foil my Siamese cat.

**gsdraven** · 01-19-2011, 01:26 PM

What about the plastic locks that are inside the cabinet? Again, not convenient to open easily but can't be chewed off.

Like this one:

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-19-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsdraven

What about the plastic locks that are inside the cabinet? Again, not convenient to open easily but can't be chewed off.

Like this one:

I thought that's what he was talking about, is there another plastic kind? There's just enough room with the cabinet partially open like in the picture that a really determined dog could probably stick their nose in and chew at the plastic, but if the OP was referring to some other kind of plastic lock, the one you posted would probably be the best and easiest solution.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 01-19-2011, 01:59 PM

This is the magnetic kind: Baby Gates, Baby Proofing & Child Safety Products by KidSafe | Cabinet Locks: Magnetic Tot Lok Starter Set

**gsdraven** · 01-19-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassidy's Mom

I thought that's what he was talking about, is there another plastic kind? There's just enough room with the cabinet partially open like in the picture that a really determined dog could probably stick their nose in and chew at the plastic, but if the OP was referring to some other kind of plastic lock, the one you posted would probably be the best and easiest solution.

I assumed they meant the kind that goes around the knobs of a cabinet. Like this:

After I posted it I thought that if the dog already knew to open the cabinets then yes, a determined one could snap those easily.

Kris10 · 01-19-2011, 02:14 PM

How is he opening them? If he is pulling on the nob/handle just remove it. Have you caught him in the act?

kiya · 01-19-2011, 03:23 PM

I had these for 8 years and never had a problem. Used them for all 3 dogs none of my dogs ever showed an intrest in getting in the cabinets.

01-19-2011, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ucdcrush Master Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 683	securing kitchen cabinets Can anyone recommend a dog-proof kitchen cabinet lock, particularly for cabinets where there are 2 doors opening from the middle? The plastic baby locks look like a decent design, but I have heard that the plastic is flimsy and it looks like it could be easily chewed off by a determined and bored dog. Thanks! __________________ Proud papa of Riku and Tuki. RIP Dana.

01-19-2011, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 27,398	You can do a magnetic lock, but that can be kind of a PITA. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 FDCh-G TF-III Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

01-19-2011, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
LARHAGE Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oak Hills, California Posts: 1,889	I've tried everything and still can't foil my Siamese cat. __________________ INTCH, U-GRCH V Alta-Tollhaus Gavin schH3, UWP, KKL1a, OFA EXCELLENT, DM-Clear MHDW ( Most Handsome Dog In World) To err is human, to forgive, is canine.

01-19-2011, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 27,398	This is the magnetic kind: Baby Gates, Baby Proofing & Child Safety Products by KidSafe \| Cabinet Locks: Magnetic Tot Lok Starter Set __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 FDCh-G TF-III Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

01-19-2011, 03:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
kiya Knighted Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 2,864	I had these for 8 years and never had a problem. Used them for all 3 dogs none of my dogs ever showed an intrest in getting in the cabinets. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10 Last edited by kiya; 01-19-2011 at 03:23 PM. Reason: better picture

01-19-2011, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lora Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 168	I have a few friends that have a Great Dane who likes to get into cupboards they tie them closed, but that could be a pain. If it is just one double door cupboard what about a small metal slider lock just screws in, might look the greatest but would do the job.

01-19-2011, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
gsdraven Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mont Co, PA Posts: 5,420	What about the plastic locks that are inside the cabinet? Again, not convenient to open easily but can't be chewed off. Like this one:

01-19-2011, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kris10 Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeastern NC Posts: 1,502	How is he opening them? If he is pulling on the nob/handle just remove it. Have you caught him in the act?

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