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How To Choose the Right Size PlexiDor Dog Door

Choosing the right size PlexiDor dog door for your pooch may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to help you through the decision-making process. From a teacup Yorkshire terrier to a Great Dane, and anything in between, our dog doors are just right-sized for any dog. If you have both large and small pets in your home, the PlexiDor opens so easily that a smaller pet can usually handle the larger dog door as well. The dog doors come in four sizes; small, medium, large, and extra-large. Each has slightly different features and accommodates different sized breeds of dogs. Below is basic information on each size and a few breeds that each size door will work for. The weights for the dogs mentioned below are guidelines. If your pet teeters on the edge of a size limit, consider the opening size also when deciding. Or, contact our customer service. They are experienced and happy to help you get the right size PlexiDor. PlexiDor Dog Door – size small This pet door is our smallest and has a sing...
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Choosing a Pet Door: Common Concerns & Solutions

 Choosing a Dog Door Main concerns that people share:     Location     Weather     Renting     Choosing by Animal & their Special Size needs     How to Choose a Pet Door For Your Pet     Choosing by Features     Price Where to Install a Dog Door A major factor to keep in mind when choosing a door design for your pet is the location the door will be installed. While this might seem like a “no brainer,” there is a growing trend of different styles of dog doors being installed in walls and not just doors. Different models are designed with the nuances of your home in mind. A pet door chosen for a patio door or sliding door, for example, will be constructed of different materials, and be a different depth than a through-wall dog door. The location of a pet door will also affect the dynamic of your home. Expect to see more of your furry friend around the area of their pet door. This could ultimately cause more tr...
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Pet Screen Doors

 Give your pet the freedom to come and go with our versatile and functional screen doors with pet doors. These pet-friendly screen doors are perfect for maximizing fresh air flow while keeping bugs out, making them an ideal addition to your home. These pet doors can be easily installed in door screens, regular and sash window screens, and screen enclosures, offering you multiple options to best suit your needs. Choose from a variety of pet screens, such as economically friendly clamp-on options or tools-free ‘Instant’ hanging screens. Our collection caters to both small and large pets, with a range of sizes and styles available to accommodate your furry friends. Most of these dog doors and cat doors are designed for installation through a screen, as opposed to a pet patio door in your sliding door track. This could be a window screen, a sliding screen door with a pet door, or a screen in a screened-in porch. Outfitting your sliding screen door with a doggie door is often one of th...
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The 5 Best Dog Doors of 2023, Tested and Reviewed

  The right dog door will give your dog the freedom to enjoy the outdoors and relieve themself outside when the mood strikes. It will also relieve you of the burden of being your dog's gatekeeper, while minimizing the ability for pests, drafts, and wet weather to enter your home. "Doggy doors can help keep dogs mentally stimulated, as it gives them a chance to go outside and play, even when their owners are not available," Georgina Ushi Philips, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Pet Urgent Care of Wesley Chapel, Florida, told The Spruce Pets. We tested 10 different dog doors by sending each to a volunteer tester to install in their homes. Following a testing methodology written in advance, our testers evaluated each dog door for its ease of installation, the effectiveness of its insulation, and how well the door worked for their dog. After testing, our favorite dog door is the BarksBar Original Plastic Dog Door, which uses magnets to keep its flap sealed—allowing your...
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The Best Pet Doors on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers

 Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy, but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in which we find the best-reviewed products and single out the most convincing. While we’ve covered the best Halloween costumes, outdoor houses, and accessories for your pets before, here we’re going deep on the best pet doors on Amazon. (Note that reviews have been edited for length and clarity.) Best Pet Door for Sliding Glass Door Installation PetSafe Sliding Glass Pet Door, 1 Piece - 81 in PetSafe Freedom Aluminum Panel Sliding Glass Dog and Cat Door $205 now 12% off 4.4 stars, 6,437 reviews From $180 “OK … I have to admit … this is the best thing since sliced bread! We have a small and a medium/large dog that like to come and go. They are always asking to go in or out on our back patio with a large sliding glass door. Uggghhh! My bigger, younger dog figured the door out (with the ...
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Choosing the Best Dog Doordogscreendoors,dogscreendoor,screendoorfordogs,screendoorfordog,

 If letting your dog in and out takes up too much time, or if you just want to give your pet more freedom, a dog door may be the solution. Dog doors let pets come and go independently and allow you to keep them indoors when needed. What’s the best dog door for your pet? We’ll help you find out. Table of Contents     Do You Need a Dog Door?     Types of Dog Doors     Material Options for Dog Doors     Features to Look For     Sizing a Dog Door     Dog Door Safety     Getting Your Dog to Use a Dog Door     Answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Dog Doors Do You Need a Dog Door? A small black and white terrier exiting a dog door onto a deck. While a dog door may not be a necessity, for many dog owners it’s a very convenient feature to add to a home. For your dog, it means much more independence: freedom to go outside to take bathroom breaks, lounge in the sun or simply run and play. For you, it means y...
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How to Choose a Dog Door

 How to Choose a Location for a Dog Door A man kneels down as he drills holes into an exterior door while installing a dog door. Before you buy, decide where to put the pet door. Some are designed to install in doors or walls, and some are available as inserts for sliding glass patio doors. Many door mount models can be used in interior or exterior doors. Dog doors that fit in garage doors are also available, but they come with some safety concerns. Your dog could get caught in the dog door as the garage door was opening. There is also a chance of injury if a dog becomes less afraid of an automatic garage door and it closes on them.   To figure out what size dog door you'll need, measure the wall or door where you’ll install the dog door. Also, measure your dog’s height from his shoulders to the floor. Don’t measure from his head, since most dogs duck when they use a dog door. 
 Make sure the location you’ve chosen has enough space for the dog door. It should be free of p...
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