[2CAVTrooper]

Like I said, I didn’t make the policy that I have to follow.

Most utility companies (contractors included) have the same sort of policy to a degree.

In some cases, the homeowners call in every month with what their meter readings are due to their dogs.

[Paladin2]

My gas company wanted to replace the meter and make an appointment. They asked if we had "pets". I said "yup". When the guy came, the dogs were quite happy to see him, but he at least had a heads up.

My dogs have a city "license", so the cops should have a heads up before entering private property w/o a warrant or under exigent circumstances.