Installing A Doggie Door
A doggie door can come in all kinds depending on your dog and your house. There may be several options for you to choose from.
Installing in Glass Doors
If you have sliding glass doors that are not made of tempered glass you can choose a doggie door that installs directly into the glass. You will need to cut into the glass of your door for this or have a piece of glass cut especially for you. If neither of those is an option, you can install a panel that already has the dog door in it into the frame of your existing patio door.
Wall or Standard Door Installation If you are installing your doggie door into an exterior door or wall you can choose either a single or double flap option. Both of these doors have a frame on both the interior and exterior wall, but the double flap door has an air space between the two flaps that acts as and insulator. A single flap door is a good choice for an interior wall or in areas that are particularly mild. Installing a dog door inside the house on an interior wall or door is appropriate for homes where the dogs are not allowed to roam freely. Electronic Doors In any of the above doggie doors you can choose a manual door or an electronic door, and can be used on either interior or exterior door installations. An electronic door is especially good for households with multiple dogs where one dog is significantly smaller than the other and in households with children. The electronic dog door is controlled by the collar on the pet, so the door will open when the pet approaches it. Sometimes a small dog will have trouble pushing open a doggie door that has been designed for larger dogs and an electronic door is perfect for that situation. In households with children small enough to fit out a larger sized dog door, an electronic door is an extra security measure that will set a parent’s mind at ease. Regardless of how you are going to use your doggie door, there is an option that will be perfect for you and your pet.
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