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Doggie door question

dennylilly — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:07:18 GMT

I currently have a doggie door installed in my sliding door at my home. I am wondering if there is such a thing as a doggie door for an outside storm door? This is what I have at my summer cottage and I'd really like to install the same type of door there as I have for my dogs at home so they will be able to still continue with letting their selves in and out. My husband does not want to cut a hole in the house to install a doggie door as we have a old house with a block outside wall and this just is not something we will do. So if you have any other suggestions for this type of thing I would really appreciate it.

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Preds — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:49:42 GMT

Seems like I have seen what you are decribing but I can't remember where. Have you tried checking with Fosters & Smith? Or Amazon

www.drsfostersmith.com

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dennylilly — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:22:05 GMT

Thank you I'll check into them

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happygolfcartrider — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:43:20 GMT

Be very careful with doggie doors depending on where you live. Raccoons will use them freely if you are not careful.

We had a big problem with them.

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nunya — Thu, 03 Jul 2014 13:46:22 GMT

They make storm/ screen doors with the doggie door already cut in it. They are bit pricey, I saw them at Lowes.

I just looked, the brand is Larson. You may be able to shop around and find a better price.

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jlkz — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 23:59:32 GMT

All kinds of critters can visit you via the doggie door. Be careful. Also, screened windows at ground level leading to the basement can be dangerous with wildlife visitors getting in. If the screen is large enough, a slim burglar can also drop in.

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spindlegirl — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:29:29 GMT

On 7/4/2014 jlkz said: All kinds of critters can visit you via the doggie door. Be careful. Also, screened windows at ground level leading to the basement can be dangerous with wildlife visitors getting in. If the screen is large enough, a slim burglar can also drop in.

Yes! Those doors and entry ways can let unwanted guests in.

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hennypenny — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 00:30:39 GMT

just a quick fourth of july warning. Close and lock your doggie doors tonight as some animals get spooked and run away with scary fireworks noises.

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nunya — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:17:18 GMT

They now also have doors that are electronic, only the chip on your pets collar can open it.

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Sunarrow685 — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:18:41 GMT

On 7/4/2014 nunya said:
They now also have doors that are electronic, only the chip on your pets collar can open it.

That's great to know, nunya.

Where did you find them? TIA

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Elstongunn — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:19:12 GMT

Look at http://www.petdoors.com/

All kinds of pet doors for all kinds of doors.

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Sunarrow685 — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:23:22 GMT

On 7/4/2014 ktlynam said:
Look at http://www.petdoors.com/

All kinds of pet doors for all kinds of doors.

Thanks so much, ktlynam, for the link.

DH and I will check it out.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:23:22 GMT

There is a door you can install in a screen door so I don't know why you couldn't put it in a storm door. They only make them for smaller dogs. I had one for my miniature poodle. I think I got it through the Improvements Catalog. If you'll do an online search, you can find some specialty doors.

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Elstongunn — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:25:16 GMT

On 7/4/2014 Blueskies2 said:
On 7/4/2014 ktlynam said:
Look at http://www.petdoors.com/

<br /> All kinds of pet doors for all kinds of doors.

Thanks so much, ktlynam, for the link.

DH and I will check it out.

You are very welcome, Blueskies2!

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nunya — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:26:49 GMT

On 7/4/2014 Blueskies2 said:
On 7/4/2014 nunya said:
They now also have doors that are electronic, only the chip on your pets collar can open it.

That's great to know, nunya.

Where did you find them? TIA

Hi Blueskies, I originally saw them in the Jeffers catalog. I think now PetSmart and Amazon etc have them. They are called Smart Doors. The link that ktlynam posted has them too.

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nunya — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:30:23 GMT

On 7/4/2014 jlkz said: Also, screened windows at ground level leading to the basement can be dangerous with wildlife visitors getting in.

Yes! I went to the basement to put laundry in the dryer and my neighbor's cat ran past me and out the window. She ripped the screen to get in. Scared the beejeebies out of me.

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Sunarrow685 — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:30:43 GMT

On 7/4/2014 nunya said:
On 7/4/2014 Blueskies2 said:
On 7/4/2014 nunya said:
They now also have doors that are electronic, only the chip on your pets collar can open it.

That's great to know, nunya.

Where did you find them? TIA

Hi Blueskies, I originally saw them in the Jeffers catalog. I think now PetSmart and Amazon etc have them. They are called Smart Doors. The link that ktlynam posted has them too.

Thanks so much, nunya. We were just looking at them.

We have a PetSmart nearby.

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nunya — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 01:34:28 GMT

You're welcome. Hope you find what you're looking for

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RERUN — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 20:42:41 GMT

Be careful of the electronic door. I know 2 dogs that were left out in the cold for hours because either the door became frozen shut. Luckily their parents found them in time.

I have both a storm door with a built-in doggie door and a storm door that I had a doggie door installed. I'd go for the one that is built-in. I found the built in one for $224 at either Home Depot or Lowes. It has a window that opens with a screen.

I had a cat come through the doggie door a few times but that has been it.

I've also had to crawl through the dog door a few times....locked myself out of the house. Mine is the only door to my back porch so I make sure to lock my house door out back that connects to the porch so a burglar may get into the porch but not into the house.