Guide to Dog Doors

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Kinds of Dog Doors include the following:

Vinyl flap

• A vinyl flap is movable and hinged cover.
• It is made of heavy vinyl that is flexible enough to be pushed easily.
• It makes it convenient for dogs to enter and exit but does not prevent stray animals from entering the house.

• A magnetically locked dog door uses a magnetic switch that keeps the dog door closed.
• The switch is triggered by a small magnet placed in the dog's collar; it opens the dog door when the dog comes near it.
• It cuts down on drafts and the possibility of stray animals entering the house.

• A swing dog door is usually made of wood.
• It is hinged on top, allowing it to swing in both directions.
• It can also be made to swing out but not in for better security.
• It can come with a lock.

Security: Choose a dog door that you can lock or block when needed.

Seal: To reduce drafts, look for a dog door with a weather-strip seal.

Size:  If you have a large dog such as a Rottweiler or a Great Dane, look for an extra large dog door with a capacity of 120 pounds.

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