Dog Doors

Spot is crying by the door again, eyes begging you to open the door for him. You try to ignore it at first. You’re busy with house stuff. But Spot’s crying never stops until finally you can’t stand it anymore. With a sigh, you put down the vacuum and walk over to open the door. Spot’s wagging tail and excited bark is enough to douse down the momentary irritation you feel at being relegated to the role of your pet’s “doorman.”

But how long is this going to last? Are you going to spend days and days opening the door for your dog? What about when you are not in the house? Who’s going to open the door for Spot?

A dilemma. But a dilemma that can be resolved, nonetheless. By simply installing dog doors in your home, you can give Spot some freedom. Now, he can come and go as he pleases without having to cry every time he feels a need to go out.

How Does A Dog door Work?
A dog door, or dog kennel door, is a special swinging door that is installed in a wall, or even a door of your home. It is miniature-sized, just big enough to allow your dog access to the backyard and back again without need of someone having to let them in or out.

There are many kinds of dog doors available in many different sizes to accommodate the size of your dog. Each model of dog doors has its own advantage. An automatic dog door, for instance, provides extra security by putting certain restrictions, such as allowing only dogs wearing magnetic collar keys to enter. Other models offer different features as well. But the overall, each one conforms to a dog door’s basic principle: access for your dog.

Types Of Dog Doors
As mentioned above, there are different models of dog doors available. Here is a list of some of the more common ones that dog owners use:

• Built-in Dog Pet Door

This model is suitable for sporty and active dogs, such as a Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, and other dogs with high energy levels. As the name itself implies, built-in dog doors fit into doors and walls. Weatherproof design is available and the frames are made of durable, lightweight material. Moreover, this model can be custom-sized to fit your dog.

• Automatic Dog Doors

One of the best features about this model is the extra security it provides. The door automatically locks and the key comes in magnetic dog collars. Only dogs that wear this collar can enter through the door.

Another key feature is silent action. The automatic dog door opens and closes automatically without making a sound. The flap is often made of transparent weatherproof material.

• Screen Dog Doors

This is one of the most common dog doors used by dog owners around the world. Screen dog doors are made of high impact polypropylene frame to ensure maximum durability. In addition to being very easy to install, they are also the cheapest models of dog doors sold in the market.

• Classic Dog Door

The classic dog door model is built to withstand maximum force. Their heavy duty aluminum frame are designed for powerful breeds, such as a Great Dane, St. Bernard, and other large dogs. They may also come with transparent flaps and automatic door-locks. Again, a magnetic collar key is provided to allow your dog access in or out of the house.

• Sliding Glass Dog Door

This is by far the most expensive of all dog door models. The reason for this is that it can be tricky to install dog doors to your sliding glass door.