Warning sign - yellow triangle
Beware of dog signs
Free printable beware of dog signs for gates, fences, front doors and yards. The warning triangle with a dog figure tells visitors, delivery drivers and passers-by that a dog is on the property. Pick the plain 'Beware of dog' sign, or a wording that fits your situation: keep the gate closed, ring and wait, dogs loose, or guard dog on duty. There are also bold text-only versions in red and in black and white. Download in A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape, as a vector PDF. A paper sign outdoors is short-lived, so laminate it or buy a durable version for a gate.
Beware of dog sign
Sign text: "Beware of dog". PDF, 14 KB. A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape.
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Rigid plastic, aluminium or self-adhesive beware of dog signs, ready to put up. The pictures are our own free designs, not the Amazon products.
Beware of dog sign outdoor aluminium
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Guard dog on duty sign
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Beware of dog sign for gate
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Choose your wording
8 versions. Each one downloads as a PDF in A5, A4 or A3, portrait or landscape.
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Beware of dogs
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Beware of dog - keep gate closed
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Dog on premises - ring and wait
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Dogs loose in this area
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Guard dog on duty
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Beware of dog - text only (red)
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Beware of dog - text only (black and white)
Download all 8 signs
Every wording, size and orientation in one ZIP file, 605 KB.
Print tips
- Print at "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page", so the margins stay even.
- Use thicker paper or card (160gsm or more) if the sign will be handled.
- For outdoor or long-term use, laminate it or buy a rigid version.
Where to use it
- Garden gates and front doors
- Farm, stable and yard entrances
- Workshops, depots and business premises with a dog on site
- Back gates and side entrances used by delivery drivers
- Temporary notice while a dog is being trained or recovering
Questions
Does a beware of dog sign protect me if my dog bites someone?
No. A sign is a warning, not a defence, and we cannot tell you what it does legally. Dog owners have duties under UK law whether or not a sign is up.
What is the difference between 'Beware of dog' and 'Guard dog on duty'?
'Beware of dog' warns that a dog is present. 'Guard dog' is for premises where a dog is kept to protect them. If you keep a guard dog at business premises in England, Scotland or Wales, the Guard Dogs Act 1975 requires a notice warning that a guard dog is present at each entrance.
Where should I put the sign?
At each entrance a visitor might use, at eye level, where it can be seen before the gate or door is opened.
Will a paper sign last outside?
Not for long. Laminate it and fix it behind a clear sleeve, or buy a rigid or vinyl sign for a permanent gate.
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