What is a Charley Bar? How does this work?

A lot of customers aren't aware of the Charley Bar option. This is a security product for sliding glass doors, that essentially acts as a big door stopper. When in place it will prevent someone from pulling the sliding glass door away from the pet panel.

I want to lock my door and keep my pet from going in or out. What are my options?

The Watchdog Security Pet Door Cover is super secure and can be installed over any type of pet door.

Does this need to be drilled in?

No, there is a strong adhesive at the end of the charley bar to hold it in place and make for easy installation. More information can be found in the video under the videos tab.

Will this work in windows as well as sliding glass doors?

Yes, it will work in any sliding windows and doors between 15" - 42".

How does this secure my home?

This will prevent your door or window from being opened by burglars from the outside. This prevents break-ins that might use your sliding door. More information can be found under the videos tab.

Will this work on screen doors?

No, this product is designed to secure sliding windows and doors.

Will this work on double hung windows?

No, the charley bar will only work in single hung windows.

Is this easy to unlock if I need to use my sliding glass door?

Yes, It has a relatively easy with the twist and pull action. The security lock is a pin-lock and the locking mechanism takes less than a minute to set up.It is relatively easy with the twist and pull action.

Is there a bronze option available?

No, there are only white and tan color options available. If you want it in bronze, you can purchase the white charley bar and spray paint it.

How adjustable is this?

There are holes so that it can be used on sliding glass doors and windows between 15" - 25" or 25" - 42".

Can I screw this in?

Yes, there are screw holes on the wedgit charley-bar, but you will need to use your own hardware.

What material is this made out of?

It is made out of a very strong plastic. It has been tested to withstand up to 450 pounds of pressure.

How do I measure for my slider?

With the sliding door closed measure from the back end into the jamb. Take into account that the pet door panel will take up space and you will want to subtract that dimension from your measurement.

If I have a window how do I find out which size?

Measure from the top edge of the sliding window up into the top track. The pet door will take up some space so subtract that total height from the measurement you get.

Are tools need to install the wedgit charley-bar?

There are two installation options. The one using double sided tape does not require tools. The other option requires the wedgit charley-bar to be screwed in. Whether a DIY project or a simple home improvement for security, the Wedgit can be a simple or more complicated installation.

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is calculated at checkout.