If you have pets and often play the role of doorman in your house, you will benefit from these devices. All
dog doors offer convenience for you and your pet, but
electronic pet doors offer additional security for your pets. Electronic entry-ways only allow your pets into the house; no wildlife can get in and no kids can crawl out.
Staywell makes automatic pet doors for dogs up to 100 pounds. Staywell's units use an infra-red tag that signals the door to open for your pet. Only pets that are wearing the tag can get into or out of the house through the doors. Infra-red electronic doors are great for pet owners who want to give the dog freedom to move around without letting the cat out.
Electronic pet doors like Staywell's 851 Infra Red Dog Door have rugged ABS construction and a tinted, see-through flap. There is an internal lockable panel for extra security on this model. All of Staywell's automatic units have a positive magnetic seal that help to keep weather and drafts out. This door has a 4-way deadbolt. You can lock the door on both sides, open both ways, or only allow pets in or out. It automatically relocks after your pet has entered or exited the door. All pets using the automatic/electronic doors must wear collar tags of the same color.
Staywell also makes electronic doors just for cats. The 500 Infra-Red Cat Flap is designed for cats up to 15 pounds. It has the same features, including deadbolt and transparent flap. If you have deep walls, extension tunnels for these are available.
The company offers a three year guarantee on all their products, including all pet and
dog doors. Installation is easy; you only need tools you already have around the house. And, additional infra-red tags are sold separately, so you can add pets as time goes on.
PetSafe makes a patio pet door for every sized dog. A patio pet door can be put in doors that slide left or right. Their patio pet door models are made of heavy-duty aluminum and don't require any cutting to install.
There are also electronic patio doors on the market. Some actually slide up and down, like a garage door, instead of using a standard see-through flap. Electronic automatic patio pet doors are easy to install. They are also easy to remove; you can take it with you if you move.
Dogs that use any of the electronic units should have an understanding of basic obedience commands. And, some training will be necessary to teach your dog how to correctly use electronic dog and cat doors.
Pet owners who have these systems spend less time cleaning up pets' accidents. And, your pets won't scratch at your walls or door when they want out; they'll just go outside. With these automatic doors, you will lose your job as doorman, but your pets will be able to come and go whenever they want to.