Electronic Dog Door

S ometimes, your dog needs a little independence, a bit more freedom and a way to get outside the house without having you to take it for a walk. While some may consider this dangerous, as the pet will be out of your immediate supervision, it is a great way to keep both you and your dog away from stress. An ideal way to do so is by investing into a dog door, thus giving your pet the liberty of moving around a lot more.

An alternative to the traditional pet doors, electronic doors offer a more reliable, more secure and convenient way for pets to go between yard and house. Moreover, veterinarians agree that having a device like this at your house can help in many ways.

So, waste no more time and take a look at our best recommendations for you and your dog.

Top 6 Electronic Dog Doors Comparison

Photo	Product Name	Item Dimension	Item Weight	Other sizes available	Door or Wall Model Available	Pet Collar Included	Price
Best Overall	1. Solo Pet Doors Electronic Dog Door	10 x 8 x 4 inches.	14 pounds		Both		Check Price
	2. Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door	18 x 1.8 x 18 inches	12 pounds		Both		Check Price
Our Choice	3. High Tech Pet PX-2	18 x 6 x 47 inches	8 pounds		Both		Check Price
	4. PlexiDor Medium	13 3/4 x 15 1/4 x 12 inches	8.29 pounds		Door		Check Price
	5. SureFlap MicroChip Pet Door SUR101	11.1 x 10.3 x 4.7 inches	3.28 pounds		Door		Check Price
	6. PetSafe PPA11-10711	4 x 3.2 x 17.8 inches	4 pounds		Door		Check Price

Solo Pet Doors Electronic Dog Door

1. Solo Pet Doors Electronic Dog Door

Fully automatic and made of durable materials, your pets will enjoy their freedom while you will be able to control the program through the settings. You won’t have to worry about the safety of your pooch, because the door activates with a magnetized pet tag and closes slowly and gently thanks to gravity.

Secure and Safe

Not only does it close slowly, thus giving your pet time to enter and exit with no problem, but it also can be locked in the closed position if you don’t want your dog to go out at night. You can be assured that as long as it is locked in place, there will be no intruder in your house.

Pet tag

Coming with a free pet tag sensor, it is advised to be placed on the dog’s collar. Attaching itself with magnets, the pet tags are waterproof and do not require batteries. So, your dog can run and play around in all types of weather, be it sunny or rainy, and the tag will stay securely attached to the collar. Just to stay on the safe side, get a second pet tag, in case your pet enjoys its freedom a little bit too much and ends up losing it.

Different sizes

Available in 10 different sizes, no matter what species your dog is, it can be adapted and customized to fit your furry friend perfectly. Be sure you measure your pet correctly, as it is an important factor in determining what door size will best fit. To do so, measure from the top of your pet’s front shoulders to the floor and this will give you the proper door opening size. Also, choose between a wall install and a door install, as the item will be sent according to your ordering information.

Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door

2. Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door

Giving an airtight and weatherproof seal to your dog-door, this is our second choice. A truly draft-free pet device, it is also lab-certified for its great sealing and insulation system. It will surely keep your house comfortable, even in extreme weather conditions, working for temperatures as low as -40°F or as high as 160°F. Equipped with an easy –to –use locking clear acrylic security panel, you can decide when to completely lock it and when to let your pet wander. Thus, if you want your dog to stay inside during night time, you can easily do so.

A door-mounted dog door, it was designed with the highest efficiency in mind. Thanks to its 2-in-1 DoubleMap flap system, it offers you face-to-face magnets that seal around the entire perimeter for the pet door. Not only are they strong and resistant, but the frame is also made of rugged and insulating cellular PVC, with a 3000X more R-factor than the aluminum used in other dog-door frames. Made to last and endure, this item is a combination of elements that offer it durability and time resistance.

High Tech Pet PX-2

3. High Tech Pet PX-2

Motor-driven this vertically sliding door is our third choice. Activated by an MS-4 ultrasonic collar, it will open whenever it senses the pet approach it directly. You can be sure it will successfully detect the difference between your pet just wandering around or sleeping next to the door and when it truly wishes to go out or come inside. Offering a 4-way access control, you can set it according to your preferences on ‘In Only’, ‘Out Only’, ‘Full Access’ or ‘Closed & Locked’. Thus, with a large customization setting to the way it functions, you can set it up however you see fit. While your dog will be able to come and go freely, its friends will not be allowed in.

Wind and weatherproofed with an airtight seal, the automatic deadbolt locking adds a higher security level. Since it moves up and down, you can mount in in a hermetically sealed groove for an even better air-tight closure. The panel comes in different shapes and sizes, so be sure you measure your pet correctly when you choose one. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the collar, as the door comes with a free MS-4 collar inside.

PlexiDor Medium

4. PlexiDor Medium

Our fourth choice, this device comes with a set of features that will offer both you and your pet freedom and space. Made to be installed into doors made of wood, fiberglass, steel or glass, this product comes in 4 different sizes and 3 different colors. With large customization settings to choose from, you won’t have to worry about it not fitting your house, your door or your dog, as it was made to fit different types and races of pets. Time resistant, durable and long-lasting it comes with 10 years warranty that will guarantee your investment won’t break apart too fast.

Featuring durable, shatter-resistant saloon-style door panels, you can be sure there will be no cold or wind that will enter your house during the change of seasons, as it provides you only with the best insulation. Lined with a high-density weather seal, you won’t have to worry about replacing flaps, regardless of how much your dog loves to come and go. Made for all types of dogs, all you have to do is correctly measure your pooch and chose the size that will fit it perfectly. Not only will you become stress-free, as you won’t have to interrupt your actions to take your dog for a walk, or just open the door for it, but you won’t have to deal with stray animals coming and going from your house.

SureFlap MicroChip Pet Door SUR101

5. SureFlap MicroChip Pet Door SUR101

Working best with your pet’s already existing microchip or by using the SureFlap RFID collar tag supplied with the product, this dog door is another of our choices. While preventing intruder animals from entering your house, but allowing your dog free passage, it offers you the freedom of adding a curfew to it. Simply select the time when you want it to lock and unlock and let it do its job. Requiring 4 C cell batteries to work – they are not included – it can store up to 32 different pets and collars in its memory. Usable by both large cats and small dogs, in order for your pet to fit through the door, its shoulders should be no wider than 6 and a half inches circumference of their waistline. Plus, its widest point should be no more than 20 and a quarter inches.

Programmed with only a touch of a button, it can be installed in doors, windows, and walls. A mounting adaptor is required for glass installation while a tunnel extender may be needed for wall installations. This type of door is meant to restrict which pet can come inside. So, it only has a one-way filter – as if what pets can get it – while there is no restriction to pets getting out. You can set it to be completely locked, or, you can put it on a timer.

PetSafe PPA11-10711

6. PetSafe PPA11-10711

Last but not least, this door is a great acquisition for households with multiple pets, as it is able to store up to 5 of them in its memory. Featuring a programmable selective entry, exit and auto-locking options, it will works wonders even in rainy conditions as it is waterproof. Only the pets wearing the SmartKey can go in and out, so you don’t have to worry about unwanted ‘guests’. Able to be locked down during night time, there will be no raccoon that will visit the interior of your house.

Designed for installation in interior and exterior doors, you might need to get a supplementary Wall Install Kit if you opt for a wall installation. Using radio-frequency technology, this device is able to read the signal from your pet’s collar, thus triggering the opening of the door. When your pet is no longer near the door, it will lock back into place. But be sure you measure your pet correctly, so you will buy a fitting door for it.

Care For Your Pet

Electronic dog doors are a great addition to anyone’s home. Not only will it make your pet happy, giving it more freedom and options for exercises and ‘bathroom breaks’, but it will benefit you too, because you will not have to interrupt your actions to open the door for your pet.

New VS Old

While traditional dog doors are still being used, their modern version is safer and more secure for your pet and your house. Since there are several wild animals that are nocturnal, thus being active while you sleep, you, surely, will want your house to be secure from sudden, unwanted visits from such animals. An electronic door offers you exactly that, as it will open only if your pet approaches it. Any other type of animal will stay out, be it friendly or not, so your sleep and security will not be compromised.

The Best One for Your House

With many devices on the market nowadays, it might be difficult to settle only on one option. Usually, the simpler the model, the simpler its use, and it works in this case, as well. While there are opinions from both sides, those who wish for a more technology-driven model and those who prefer the simple model, you have to take into account a few things when you decide to get one.

• Place. Where do you want to put it? Do you want to place it on your wall or in your door? Depending on its place, you can determine the basic measures it will have, according to the thickness of your wall or door.
• Dog race. While the place itself is quite important, you have to be sure it fits your dog. Be sure to measure your dog correctly, as you don’t want to buy a door that will not fit. To do that, measure the width of its upper shoulders and how round its chest is. Some pets, despite being from the same race, might have different conformations, so check before you buy.

Owning a Dog Door

While some might ask ‘Why would I need a dog door if I can easily open it myself?’, we assure you that by owning a dog door your life and your pet’s life will be much easier. So, if you’re not already determined to buy one, take a look at these features, it will surely make you change your mind.

• Safety. Animals have a way and tendency to get into houses uninvited. By keeping your door open for your pets to freely come and go so will other animals. And, surely, you won’t be happy with an uninvited ‘guest’ in your house all of a sudden.
• Easy access. Since your pet already has a microchip injected by the vet, for easier tracking, you can easily program the door to open only for your pet and no other. Plus, if you happen to own more than one, a dog door can be easily programmed to remember more than one pet.
• Insulated flaps. Keeping your door open, or owning a flapping dog door will not keep heat and warmth inside your house during winter, nor will it keep the rain out during the rainy season. More energy-efficient oriented, an electronic door will seal any gaps and will prevent air from passing through.
• Curfew, timers and locks. You want your pet to be able to freely roam outside, but be home by a certain time? Nothing easier, as smart dog doors, come with a way to time and program a curfew. Thus, your pet can easily go inside the house, but it will not be able to exit it after the programmed hour.
• Easy use. If you prefer to have everything controlled from your phone, you will be delighted to know that certain electronic dog doors can be monitored from your phone app. You can track how many times your pet comes and goes, thus giving you more details about its health.

All in all, depending on what size your pet is, and where do you want to place your doog dor, you will have to decide between a door mounted one or a wall mounted one. Additionally, regardless of what type of device you choose, be sure to measure your dog correctly so it can come and go easy and leisurely at his own pace.