We have multiple dogs and one just would not stop getting in the trash when we left. I got this can and it stopped them without issue. The lock is great for dogs. My dogs have never gone as far as knocking the can over but the lid would probably come off if they tried that, but the lock works great.The odor filter was just useless. The one that came with the can lasted a few days and didn't actually absorb smells, it just masked them. I ordered replacements but they didn't absorb either.The sensor itself was great for about a month and a half but it one day just stopped. I did all your basic troubleshooting steps, so no I didn't just have dead batteries. The sensor itself still activated but it sounds like the motor just stopped working so of course, no motor no lid lifting.If the lid doesn't give out, and your dogs aren't terrorists, and you aren't worried about a normal trash smell, then this is actually a really sturdy can and the locking lid is still a plus even without the motor.UPDATE:: The product comes with a 1 year warranty so after reviewing it I went to their website and told them the issue. They responding quickly, first giving me a way to reset the motor if it was able to be reset, which it wasn't, so they quickly put in an order to send me a replacement lid. Great customer service!
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!]