We have three dogs who could care less about the snakes anymore. At first Sandy, our beagle would stare at the tank from the bed but that was about it. Honestly, I think the kids cause the snake more stress than the dogs do! LOL Thankfully all but one are mine so I can get rid of them but I would never think about getting rid of my dogs. Maybe if the snake's enclosure is higher the dog won't even know he is there.