Hi Miranda. Sorry to hear about your big lab. We finally had to put our dog to sleep last year when her back troubles became overwhelming to her.

Re garage: you didn't say if it was part of the house or detached, but either way, it's not safe to leave the garage door open if you aren't watching it. People can hide in there then come get you at their leisure. To h@#$ with the bikes, you have to stay safe.