Namsan Pet Screen Door Magnetic Lockable Dog Flap, Easy Fitting Dog Door for Medium Large Dogs Cats

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I tried using Lexan clear 1/4″ panel and to let the magnets connect I spring loaded the magnets on the door jam so they’d move out to the magnets on the door. Pet doors for screens are easier to install than pet doors for doors or walls, but your ability to install one still depends on the tools you have available and your skillset. Each tester received a dog door compatible with the style of door in their home and their dog's size.

If you choose a screen dog or cat door that installs completely in the screen material, then it is the same as anything else, using these instructions. I thought it strange that Tapioca would stand so close to the dog door knowing what came through it repulsed him so much. Some owners don’t mind if their dog goes outside, but they just don’t want the dog to damage the screen when trying to push the door open. This hands-free magnetic screen door fits door sizes up to 38 inches wide by 82 inches long, meaning it’s suitable for any doorframe that is 38 inches or less in width and 82 inches or less in height. I’m about to look to install something for the dog and wondered what to do about keeping the cat inside.Then, we set up a high-powered fan to determine how well the screens stayed closed with a strong breeze. The heavier duty screen material is recommended when installing a pet door, as weaker materials can certainly tear from frequent use of a pet door. The type of frame, be it metal, wood, or an alternate material, will limit your choice of installation fasteners.

I figured since the dog is stronger than the cat, all I have to do is add enough magnet strength so that the cat couldn’t open the door, but the dog still could. It has a plastic frame that can be painted to complement your decor and a flexible flap with a magnet will allow your furry friend to pass through with ease. When your dog wears the provided RFID collar key, the door scans for the key to unlock so the cat can’t get out on their own. Requesting a suggestion for a more durable version of this, or a more eco-friendly version, or some other "let dogs in and out without letting in bugs" solution.I’ve been living here for about 3 months now and about two weeks ago one of my cats went missing and about one week ago another went missing and I’m so sad! Raccoons, and other wild or stray animals, have been known to enter them as well to come inside for a visit,” says Brandi Tucker, a veterinarian at Pet Paradise, so “the doors should absolutely be lockable.

Install the door on metal or wood with the adhesive strips, and consider using the included thumbtacks for additional security. Increase Pet Door Magnet Strength: If you have a manual dog door, increasing the magnet strength of the flap is a good way to keep the cat out, since they likely won’t be strong enough to push through. A video tutorial with installation instructions is included with the door, but it’s pretty intuitive and overall easy to install. These doors consist of a door-sized mesh screen, which splits down the middle, allowing you to pass through. If I could open the front door and have the second door very, very securely in place, this would lessen or possibly eliminate my Anatolian’s breaks for freedom.

There are a number of different ways to address these issues, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different options until you find one that works well. The rubbery flap that came with the door, never great, warped and wore out over time so the metal magnetic contacts that held it shut no longer lined up. The included installation instructions were minimal, but there is an installation video on the seller’s site.