Thanks for the heads up, Liz. Our gates are padlocked, but it wouldn't matter anyway, my two like someone to accompany them outside or at least watch from the patio door. They like to keep us in sight at all times, in case we might decide to eat something without them. LOL
I lock them in the car if I run into the store. I hope that their barking will deter a dognapper (or at least their teeth will).
That must be a horrible feeling to find that your dog has been dognapped.