Dog doors are a convenient way to let your dog in and out of the house without becoming a doorman. When you decide to buy a dog door, there are several factors you will need to consider because they come in different styles, materials, and sizes.
Dog doors now come in aluminum or high-impact plastic. When choosing a material, the dog owner must think about how often the dog will use the dog door and if the dog door will stand up to a high energy dog.
Doors also come in a variety of colors. A dog owner can now choose a dog door that looks as good as it works. They don't have to be hidden away at the back of the house any longer.
Today's new models also come in a variety of sizes. Some are good for dogs up to 12 pounds, while others are large enough for dogs up to 220 pounds. To find out what size dog door is needed, the owner should measure the dog from the top of its shoulders to its chest, just behind its front legs. This measurement will determine the cut out size of the dog door. A dog owner can choose the perfect dog door for whatever sized dog is in the house.
Units can be used in a standard door, a wall, and even the patio. If a dog door is put in a standard door, the door can never be put back the way it was. A new door will have to be purchased if the dog door is no longer needed. But a wall-mounted dog door can be removed and the wall can be patched to look like new. Nobody ever has to know that a dog door was once in the wall. If putting a dog door in glass, make sure it is plate glass; tempered glass shatters when cut. Installing a new dog door is also easy, only common household tools are needed.
Companies such as PetSafe manufacture standard units with a double flap system, with the outside flap acting as weather stripping. This means no more drafts through the dog door. Some doors have mesh screens; others have shatter-resistant tempered glass doors.
Some dog owners prefer an infra-red dog door. Staywell has created an infra-red dog door that makes it impossible for raccoons or other unwanted animals to enter your house. This system works because only pets wearing a specific infra-red collar key can enter the house via the dog door. What if you want Fido to go out, but Fluffy has to stay in? Put a collar key on Fido; he can use the dog door. Fluffy will only be able to stand enviously by the dog door.
A dog door allows a dog to go outside without taking the dog owner from his work, or more likely, his sleep. With a dog door, the dog owner doesn't have to be a doorman in the house. A dog door allows the dog the freedom to come and go as it likes. A dog door is a great buy for both dogs and their owners, and with the diverse types of doors for dogs these days, everyone can find one that's a perfect fit for their home and the dog that lives there.