I'm worried that our heating bill would go up in the winter if there are cracks or spaces in the dog door opening. Is this a standard problem with dog doors? Should I even bother getting one? Our dog is about 24 inches high, if that helps.
2007-06-14 01:46:19 · 4 answers · asked by Debbie D 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well,dog doors are a bad idea anyplace.Some midget could come and rob your house that the one in Pennsylvania.If you still want one,get one that is as sturdy and close fitting as possible.
2007-06-14 01:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by life_is_dumb2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the new ones appear to seal out the weather pretty good. As for strange things coming into your house, some of the dog doors work with a collar on the dog. Only the animal with the matching collar can enter. It won't open for any other animals.
Most of the major online vet supply stores have these.
I shop at http://www.jefferspet.com
2007-06-14 03:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't live in Canada, but the low 30's is not uncommon here. The one I got has a plastic door that has a magnet so it stays closed and has a weather strip around the door. It is the greatest thing I ever did. I was having trouble training my little Terrier mix. once I got the door it was done. Then when I got my Beagle and Pit pups the older Terrier trained them for me.
2007-06-14 16:19:37 · answer #3 · answered by Tin Can Sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you would like them in cold weather. Most home supply stores have samples in stock as do some large pet stores. Go look at them. They are not what I would consider super energy efficient.
2007-06-14 02:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋