Pet Safety Blog

Dogs come and go out the back door, side door, or front door only when the pet parent opens the door for them, can they go out. How cool is that? I’ll bet you didn’t realize you were your dog’s private butler, did you? Well, guess what, times have changed and there are ways of stopping this silly nonsense. Pet doors! This will allow your dog to come and go at their own pace, and not have to wait for the pet parent. Dogs try to get their parents’ attention by jumping up and down, starring at them, putting their paw on their lap, or crossing their legs. (Humor)  Having a pet door eliminates this hassle of who is to do what. In choosing a dog door be cautious as to where you install it for security reasons. Purchase one that has a lock for night time security and consider the location of the installment. The size of your dog will determine on the size of the door, so in choosing keep in mind how large your dog will be at adulthood. This also applies to cats as well. They need to be able to move back and forth with enough room to do so safely.

There are several types of dog doors to choose from for you and your pets convenience. Insulate the doggies door if you live in a climate that requires heat in winter. There are doors that offer a magnetic door controlled by the dogs collar, and infrared doors that have a code inserted into the dog’s collar. The infrared doors are considered to be the safest in keeping other dogs or varmints from entering your home.  Betcha you never thought of that one.   Be Happy!