Archive for the ‘Dog Door’ Category

Extra Large Pet Door: Give Him Extra Spacious Door He Needs

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
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It is not uncommon that your dog is not satisfied with the large pet door you have already installed. The standard sizes fit only dogs of common sizes. If your dog is either taller or fatter, look for extra large pet door that can accommodate him. Your aim of installing a pet door is to give freedom and comfort for your dog and if you choose an ill-sized door, you will automatically jeopardize the purpose of installing a pet door. Dogs those are as heavy as 220 lbs can use extra large pet doors easily.

You need to take more care about the place of installation especially when you buy extra large pet door. These doors will be of dimensions 16 1/8” x 27 ½” and flap opening will be of the size 13 5/8” x 23”. When your room door is short and the pet door opening provides easy access to the door knob, you should consider installing extra large pet door at some other place.

PetKlace has different varieties of extra large pet doors giving you the freedom to choose door that suits your pet and your household. If you doubt whether large doors will be sufficient for your dog, then go for extra large pet doors.

Automatic Pet Door: Technically Advanced Smart Door

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
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Many times, you will find that unwanted animals too enter your home through the pet doors you have installed. This is because of simple pet doors that allow any breed to walk in when it is able to move the flap. Even though side locks let you control this activity, you can’t always keep an eye on the pet door. If you want your pet to get free access to the door and disallow others from using the door, then you have to install automatic pet door.

Automatic pet door is a smart door that can be unlocked only with smart key tag. This tag goes on the collar of your dog. So, when your dog reaches the door, the flap will automatically open and your dog can use the door by simply pushing the flap gently. Once your pet crosses the range of the key tag, the door is locked. This way, no one without smart key tag can enter through pet door.

Automatic pet doors from PetKlace are energy efficient and highly weather resistant. The flaps come with insulation. Also, you can have as much as 5 smart keys for the same door. This is very much useful for pet owners who have more than one pet.

Small Pet Door: Perfect for Your Cute Little Pet Pal

Friday, April 2nd, 2010
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Certain dog breeds are small by nature. These cute little pals will be satisfied if you grant them a door which fits their size. Yorkshire, Terriers, and other such small breeds can be greatly benefited from small pet door. If you are looking for a pet door for a pup, don’t settle down for a small pet door when you know that the dog breed is taller.

The diminutive dog breeds must be trained well before you let them use small pet door. You can’t let your pet use the door and go out of your home if you aren’t sure that he will come back afterward. Hence, it is better to give some training to your dog before installing small pet door at your home.

Small pet doors found at PetKlace are highly suitable for all types of smaller dog breeds. The flaps that provide actual access to the pets are light enough so that your smaller pal can easily negotiate to move the doors. Frames can be easily installed on any wall or door and replaceable flaps are also found in common. Don’t hesitate to browse the catalog and look for small pet doors that match your style.

Classic Pet Door: A Perfect Choice for Simplicity Lovers

Sunday, March 28th, 2010
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Classic pet door is a simple pet door with a flap that gently flaps to let your pet go in or out. If your dog frequently uses the door to move in and out of the house, you can install classic pet door and grant him the freedom he wants.

Petsafe classic pet door usually comes with a aluminum frame and a single flap. The flap provides a tight weather seal. The classic doors are available in various colors even though the most common color is white. If you are not a tech savvy person and need nothing more than an access door for your pet, classic pet door should be your choice. It is one of the inexpensive pet doors. The cost of a door varies with the size of your pet.

While you choose classic pet door, make sure that the choice you make matches well with the interiors of your home. The installation of these doors is very simple. PetKlace has different sizes of classic pet door for different dog breeds. If one of your dog is large and others are small, settle down for a large size that can accommodate all your pets.

Electronic Pet Door: Suitable If You Need Added Security

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
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In the case of simple pet doors with movable flaps, anyone can push the flap and enter your home if the size of the intruder fits the size of the door. The intruder need not be another pet always. Sometimes, burglars also use extra large pet doors to enter homes. To add security measures to your pet door, consider buying electronic pet door.

The electronic dog door will keep any type of intruder away from the door because the flap is not open all the time. The flap is locked all the time and it can be opened only with smart key tag. You have to place this smart key tag on your pet’s collar. The key tag will emit IR rays that will be sensed by electronic door. When open signal is received from the tag, the door will be unlocked. Once the pet passes through the door and gets out of range, the door locks automatically.

PetKlace has electronic pet doors that can sense your pet even when he is 3 feet away. Further, flaps that lock on both sides are also available. You can set entry modes such as locked, unlocked, and automatic access manually too.

Large Pet Door: High Quality Doors for Tall Dog Breeds

Sunday, March 21st, 2010
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If you have become a new pet owner, you are welcome to the world of pets, and you should start looking for pet doors for your dog. Depending on your dog’s breed, you should determine the size of pet door needed for your dog. If your dog is fully grown, you should find a large pet door that suits him well.

The large pet doors have dimensions of 12 5/8” x 20” and the flap opening will be 10 1/8” x 15 3/4”. Dogs that weigh as much as 100 lbs can be easily allowed to use large pet doors.

You can find large pet doors in various types such as with plastic and metal frames. The flaps that provide entry for your dog is generally made of light weight material. You should choose a pattern that suits your home interiors.

PetKlace has large pet doors from leading pet door brands. Measure the size of your dog from the floor to the lower chest portion. The door must allow him to enter by bending slightly. The flap should be smooth because it shouldn’t harm him when he uses the door. Once you have trained your dog to use the doors for access, you can stay worry free.

PetSafe Door: Easy Access for Your Pet

Sunday, March 14th, 2010
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Dogs love to have freedom and dog owners want to be comfortable with their pets. Now, with pet safe door, you can let your dog go out of the house whenever he wants and you can relax on your couch. These doors are especially useful when you want to stay away from your house for a long time. Your dog can go to the yard whenever he wants without any restriction.

Pet safe doors are made up of various different kinds of materials. Simple doors come with a frame and a flap which moves to let your dog in or out. Advanced pet safe doors with crucial features are also available using which you can control which of your pets can use the door. If you need to ensure security of your home, you have to look at these advanced features in pet doors.

At PetKlace, you will find a number of pet safe doors from leading brands of pet products. You have to make your choice depending on the type of door you want and the amount of money you can afford. Always ensure that you measure the size of your dog before you buy a pet safe door.

Pet Door Size: Do not Buy If You Did not Measure

Saturday, March 6th, 2010
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Many pet owners still don’t realize the importance of pet door size. They think that the standard doors fit their pets. While large, medium and small sizes are standards, you have to understand that the growth rate of every dog is different. You should install pet doors when your dog is a puppy and train him to use the doors. Now, when he grows, you want the same door to accommodate him because you can’t spend your hard earned money on the same door again.

Knowing pet door size will save you a lot of time and hassle while buying pet doors. Once you know the size of your dog, you can then look for standard sizes that match your requirements. While buying doors, consider the height to which your pet may grow. When doors are too small, your dog will find it difficult to use and he will resist using those small doors.

PetKlace presents multiple pet doors with different pet door size. Once you are aware of what kind of door you need and what size your pet is, you can instantly look for various options for pet doors. Don’t let your pet hurt while walking through the door and at the same time, don’t choose a size easy for intruders to get your home.

Pet Door: Give A Royal Entry Way for Your Pet

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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Pet door is a specially built frame that can be set onto wall, window, or door. When a door exclusively for your pet is installed, he can move in and out of the house without bothering you. All homes that have domestic pets must consider installing pet doors.

You can buy anything from a simple pet door to royal doorways for your pet. Basically, your choice of pet door depends on how much you can afford. If cost is not a concern for you, you can buy expensive pet doors. However, remember that even the most costly pet door serves the only purpose, letting your pet in and out.

You should train your pets to use the doors installed exclusively for him. After installing pet door, instruct him to go in and out using those doors. If you have just bought a new pet, it is important that you remodel your doors to accommodate a small door for your pet.

PetKlace has different types of pet doors suitable for both small and large pets. You should buy pet doors after measuring the size of your pet. You should consider how much your pet would grow while buying doors. Too small doors will not be comfortable for your pet, while too large doors are merely unnecessary.