Doggie Door Pros
First and foremost in our doggie door pros and cons, dog doors are about convenience for both you and your pet. They’ll have the freedom to come and go as they please whether use the bathroom, explore, or play. You’ll have the freedom to relax without having to stop what you’re doing to let them out only to get up again to let them back in minutes later. Believe me, TV shows are so much more enjoyable without periodic potty breaks!
Security
We’ve all heard about cases where a burglar entered a house through a pet door – it’s a popular theme on television shows as well (especially when the would-be intruder gets stuck!)
Although it’s unlikely that any human could fit through most pet doors, you will probably have a time when you don’t want your cat or dog using the door. And you certainly don’t want the neighborhood raccoons or squirrel showing up in your kitchen!
Travel is another factor. When you go on vacation with your pet, it’s nice to be able to lock the pet door to add a feeling of security. Depending on your family, you also may need to keep your small children or grandchildren from crawling out through a pet door, especially one that opens onto an unfenced area, stairs, a pool, or an upper story exit.
The security level of pet doors ranges from none (a simple flap) to doors with locks, slide-in panels, and even pet doors that work with electronic collars that only allow animals wearing the collar can enter or exit.
Spend some time thinking about the issues you might face with an unsecured pet door, then select the door that offers at least that level of lock or access-restriction. In most cases, too secure is better than not secure enough.
#1 Myth: All Flaps are Made Equal
Not true! Pet doors are conceptually similar, but different pet doors are designed for specific purposes. Factors that determine how a flap is made include climate, electronic preferences, and economical choice.
Weatherproof flaps tend to be slightly heavier than the average flap, with additional magnets to keep things insulated. With electronic pet doors, flaps are made of acrylic plastic. These flaps are sized mostly for small dogs and cats. Automatic pet doors that open, upon reading a collar key signal, have flaps made of plexiglass for larger pets. When looking through our Largest Selection of Pet Doors, be sure to prioritize your needs along with those of your pet so you both are happy with the material and design.
Dog Doors The Good, Bad and Dirty
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