How to Install a Dog Door the Right Way


Posted March 28, 2016 by structurda

They also sliding glass dog door are easier to use because they do not require the need to cut a hole into the door.

 
One of the best purchases to make is a pet door for your dog or cat. It gives them the freedom of coming and going whenever they please. Though both types of pet doors serve the same purpose, they are very different from each other. A cat is much more graceful than a dog, so a cat door does not provide the sturdiness that is needed for a small dog to use the door.

For sliding glass dog doors, see what kinds of fasteners and springs the kit comes with. Many times, these are the very easiest of pet doors to install, so if you are not a very handy person, you may want to consider this type of dog door. Generally, the door comes with a tall panel that slides into your door's track and nestles between your sliding glass door and the pet door unit. Clamping springs simply get squeezed with your forefinger and thumb to lock these pet doors into place. Look for a sliding glass pet door that has a lock on it for added security.

The next most common type of pet door is the in-the-door style. These are meant for the bottom center of your door and become a permanent fixture to the door. Unlike the patio sliding door styles, this type of door cannot be removed without leaving a permanent hole in the door. To install one of these doors, choose a place where your dog can access it day or night. The side door leading out from the garage is a popular place to install a door like this because many people have their dog sleep in the garage at night. This allows the dog to be able to go from the garage to the backyard with ease during the night.

If you have a pet, then you probably want to let your pet to enter and exit as they desire. It can be irritating to constantly have to worry about letting your pet in and out, therefore a pet door can be a huge convenience. One type of pet door that you may want to get for your pet are pet doors for sliding glass doors. These doors can be installed beside your sliding glass door and you'll still be able to use the sliding glass door as usual. Instead of installing a pet door in the glass door, they come with a special panel that fits perfectly into the track of your sliding glass door.

Firstly, you may find it more convenient to have a way for your pet to move in and out of your house. Secondly, you may toilet train your pet outside of the house so that you do not have to deal with the terrible smell and mess they make inside the house. Lastly, pet doors for sliding glass doors are comparatively cheaper than buying a pet door for walls and wooden doors.
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