"At your service?"  Not any more.  After installation of a dog door, EXIT will no longer be the four-letter word it used to be.  Let us not be a slave to bribery tactics at every creative re-entry level.

Remember R&R prior to owning a pet?  How many times do you experience Canine-Interruptus?  Oh, you know what we’re talking about…when the cold was cold and the hot was hot and getting up from a comfy couch was to go get some more.

Is it worth installation effort? What you should know before you purchase a pet door for your dog.

You handlers of more paws have your hands full. How can we assist you? Let’s help your pets to help themselves, and we’re not referring to the sandwiches on your table. Photos below from AllPetFurniture.com

Are the dog’s eyes floating before you are able to reach the door?  Human physical impairments ranging from wheelchairs to walkers, illness or recovery require us to take our time.  Would a self-serve access door be more convenient for you and your canine?

Work hours delaying that welcome home kiss from the furry one?  She doesn’t understand overtime equals more toys; she just needs to go out.

Well the winds of change are among us and your dog doesn’t have to be caught out in the rain.  Owners of Great Danes, Tea Cups, and breeds of all sizes in between know there’s convenience in them-there doors.  Based on your unique situation, freedom is yours for the taking.

Homeowners and renters, you have more pet door options than just the popular plastic or metal frame cut out of a home’s existing door.  While this application may work well in some situations, easy do-it-your-self alternatives appear to be a custom fit.

Demographics: Including intruder security, pest prevention, weather & temp conditions, escape artists that of human & critter kind.

Installation location.
Existing Interior/Exterior Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Patio Screen Doors, Interior/Exterior walls, Windows

Measurements.
Natural footing?  Ideally, and not all applications will give you the option, install location should have a “rise” (from floor/ground level) of 1” below pet’s underside.

Circumference?  Add 2” to their height (includes 1” above & 1” below).  Add minimum 1” to pet’s measured width.

More than one pet?  Take the measurements of the top tallest and bottom lowest.

Puppy?  Wait.  Are you thinking about taking an easy way out of housebreaking?  Sorry, it’s not going to work out that way.  Train your pup to take care of business outside then train your pup to walk through a pet door.  Unfortunately, we owners cannot “cheat” our way through this puppy hood stage.  That said, know your breed’s expected adult measurements before installation.

Style. Electric/Electronic, Basic Single Flap, Dual Flap, Flexi Flap, Rigid Flap, Commercial Warrantee, Guarantee, Instructions: Do you really want to re-install? Even the best of us should review instructions and consider manufacturer protection on this long-term investment.

Master Doorman? Continue the inconvenience inside and outside of the home or find a self-serving dog door for your pet.