Dog doors are beneficial for both dogs and the owners. When a dog is given the freedom to come and go as he pleases, he gains a new sense of security! He will not have to ‘hold it’ while he waits for his owner to either come home or hang up the phone. He can play outside when the weather is nice and come in when it is not.

No matter what type of dog door you decide to install in your home, you should at least consider the following features. For security purposes, it is best to get a dog door that can be securely locked. If you already have one that cannot be properly locked, you can purchase a pane that can drop into place over the hole.

Doggie doors are not suitable for every household. Those families with indoor cats and toddlers beware. Any little creature will try using the portal, including wild animals and neighbors’ pets that happen to get into the yard. I have heard all the stories: raccoons running around the house, an unwanted dog just waltzing in, even a Rottweiler’s head and shoulders being stuck in the opening. Home security is also a concern, as well as energy loss in summer and winter.

No matter what size of a dog door you get, buglers can get it. Depending on where you live, there is a chance of strays and other small wild animals getting in. It is also an easy entrance for unwanted bugs. If it rains, rain can get in. During the winter (if you winters are cold) heavy breezes enter through dog doors. During the summer, (if your summers are hot) it is hard to keep your house cool.

If you do get the dog door, make sure to beware of temperatures, food in the yard, make sure she does not get out of the yard, beware of buglers, and expect bugs. With all these considerations, it is still highly recommended to have a doggy door for the benefit and freedom of your canine friend, as well as for your own convenience and peace of mind.

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