Making sure that your home has everything it needs for your dog is super important to keep them well looked after and happy. One of the many dog products that you’ll benefit from most is a dog door. These are a highly practical choice in allowing your dog to go outdoors whenever they please.
To help you make the right choice for you and your furry friend, we’ve put together a guide below on the best pet doors for dogs, giving you the all-important details on the different types and qualities of each. Keep reading to learn more!
What to consider when choosing a dog door
When choosing a dog door, there are various types to consider, each with unique features that may better suit you and your dog. The types of dog doors are mainly distinguished by the method they use to lock, with increased security capabilities available depending on what is most preferable for your home.
First and foremost, the size of all dog doors should be considered. Some dog doors will need to be larger to accommodate bigger dog breeds, so be sure the measurements of your chosen door match your dog’s size.
You should also ensure that your dog door is compatible with the place where you intend to install it. For example, dog doors will vary in compatibility with installation for different door materials or walls.
Be sure to check what size and type of pet, material, and accessories are recommended for each of our pet doors. Our pet door guide will help you choose your ideal option.
After considering these aspects, all that’s left to do is choose the type of pet door that is most suitable for you. Below, we discuss the best pet doors for dogs based on their different features and what to consider with each.
Standard dog doors
A standard dog door is the ideal solution for those looking to give their dog unrestricted access to their outdoor space. These affordable and straightforward options are typically compatible with most doors and walls, allowing for easy access both in and out of your home.
However, the basic design of a standard dog door may not be suitable for all. These have the potential for other animals to enter and might not be completely weatherproof for keeping particularly bad rain or gales out.
Lockable dog doors
For those requiring extra security from their dog doors, lockable dog doors are the ideal solution, giving you complete control of access to your home.
These allow you to manually lock or unlock your doors, allowing your dog to go in or out of the home whenever they need. This functionality means that you can prevent any unwanted animals from entering, in addition to keeping out poor weather effectively. If having that extra level of security is important, then a lockable dog door is a good step up from a standard dog door despite the slightly increased cost.
Dog and cat-compatible doors
If you have a household with both canine and feline companions, our dog doors and large cat doors make for the perfect option!
All of our dog doors are the right size to allow access for cats. Additionally, our large cat flap is designed to be compatible with small dogs too, with the added bonus of a sliding four-way lock for full control. By using these pet doors, your cats and dogs can both easily gain access outdoors whenever they need, with a solution tailored for all varieties of furry friends!
Closer Pets is home to pet innovation, and our dog and cat products are designed to make life easier. For specific details on which of our pet doors are compatible with which types and sizes of pets, take a look at our pet door guide.
Innovative pet products from Closer Pets
Using our round-up of the best pet doors for dogs above, we hope you now have a better understanding of which is most preferable for your and your companion’s needs!
If you’re looking for more products to make looking after your furry friend as simple as can be, you can find many handy (or paw-y) dog products at Closer Pets. Our dog feeders and dog water fountains provide a quality mealtime experience for your pet, with convenient products meeting many size and budget needs.
If you’re looking for further help on which dog door would be most suitable for your canine, get in touch with a member of our team today. We’ll be more than happy to advise you on making the right choice.