If you have a dog, be sure to keep your car door closed when you’re not home to avoid scratches. Here are a few tips to help:

  1. Keep your car door closed securely with a lockable handle.
  2. Place a piece of cardboard over the top of the door handle and secure with screws or nails.
  3. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the screw head and secure with tape or duct tape.
  4. Use an animal deterrent such as a kibble or chew toy in front of the car door to keep dogs from scratching it.