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

Top 7 Electronic Dog Doors Comparison

Photo	Product Name	Item Dimension	Other sizes available	Door or Wall Model Available	Pet Collar Included	Weatherproof	Price
Best Overall	1. Solo Pet Doors Electronic Dog Door	10 x 8 x 4 inches.	10″H 8″W, 12″H 10″W, 15″H 10″W, 15″H 14″W, 18″H 12″W, 20″H 14″W, 24″H 12″W, 26″H 14″W, 30″H 14″W, 36″H 14″W.	Both			Check Price
	2. Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door	18 x 1.8 x 18 inches	Small (6″ x 10″), Medium (9″ x 13″)	Both			Check Price
Our Choice	3. High Tech Pet PX-2	18 x 6 x 47 inches	Medium (8-1/4 by 10-inch for pets up to 30-pounds)	Both			Check Price
	4. PlexiDor Medium	13 3/4 x 15 1/4 x 12 inches	Small (6 1/2″ W x 7 1/4″ H) Large (11 3/4″ W x 16″ H), XL (15 3/4″ W x 23 5/8″ H)	Door			Check Price
	5. SureFlap MicroChip Pet Door SUR101	11.1 x 10.3 x 4.7 inches		Door			Check Price
	6. PetSafe PPA11-10711	4 x 3.2 x 17.8 inches	Large (11″ x 16″)	Door			Check Price
	7. Plexidor PDE WALL LG WH	17.1 x 12 x 54.6 inches		Both			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 can be attached with magnets, as the pet tags are waterproof and do not require batteries. So, your dog can run and play around in all types of weather, 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.

Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door

2. Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door

Giving an airtight and weatherproof seal to your dog-door it is a truly draft-free pet item, as it is also lab-certified for its great sealing and insulation system and it works even 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. It is door-mounted and it was designed with the highest efficiency in mind because thanks to its 2-in-1 DoubleMap flap system, it offers you face-to-face magnets that seal around the entire perimeter. 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, it 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 activated by an MS-4 ultrasonic collar,so it will open whenever it senses the pet approach it directly. 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 and Locked’. 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 an ermetically sealed groove for an even better air-tight closure. The panel comes in the size of your pet, so be sure you measure it 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

It is made to be installed into 1.5 -2 inches thick doors made of wood, fiberglass, steel or glass, and it comes in 4 different sizes according to your pet size and 3 different colors. 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. It is lined with a high-density weather seal, and you can install it into your wall, as well, with the help of a separate conversion kit. 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, small, medium, large or X-large. It has a SmartKey function with a key ring for your pet to be recognized as soon as it comes close.

SureFlap MicroChip Pet Door SUR101

5. SureFlap MicroChip Pet Door SUR101

It works best with your pet’s already existing microchip or by using the SureFlap RFID collar tag supplied with the product. It offers you the freedom of adding a curfew to it by selecting the time when you want it to lock and unlock. Requiring 4 C cell batteries to work – they are not included – it can store up to 32 different pets and collars in its memory. It comes in two sizes: small – with the opening measuring 5.5 in x 7.87 in and large 11 in x 16 in. Moreover, be sure your pet’s shoulders are no wider than 6 and a half inches circumference of their waistline while the widest point should be no more than 20 and a quarter inches. It can programmed with only a touch of a button, and 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. It only has a one-way filter while there is no restriction to pets getting out and you can set it to be completely locked, or, on a timer.

PetSafe PPA11-10711

6. PetSafe PPA11-10711

It 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 work wonders even in rainy conditions as it is waterproof. Only the pets wearing the SmartKey can go in and out, able to be locked down during night time, you don’t have to worry about unwanted ‘guests’. You might need to get a supplementary Wall Install Kit if you opt for a wall installation. It also comes with 3 different colors and 4 different sizes. Using radio-frequency technology, It 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, as the opening measures 9 inches in width and 12 inches in height, its cutout is 11 and 1/2 inches in width and 13 and 5/8 inches in height while the overall dimensions are 13 and 3/4 inches in width and 15 and 1/4 inches in height. It comes with a 10-year warranty and a free eXtreme dog fence, and a pet grooming and massaging glove.

Plexidor PDE WALL LG WH

7. Plexidor PDE WALL LG WH

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It is able to fit any standard exterior house door, and it can be installed into stud, brick, block or cement exterior walls up to 12 inches thick, as well. It can accommodate dogs up to 125 pounds, and it includes an aluminum tunnel that connects the interior and the exterior frame. It is made from PDE hardened ABS, and it measures 17.1 by 12 by 54.6 inches, and it weighs 32 pounds. It uses RFID technology to read the pre-programmed code to automatically open and close the door for your pet as long as it wears the collar with the key – it comes with 2 keys. The door can be adjusted to control how long the panel stays open and it can be plugged into a standard, 110v household power outlet, thanks to its 6-foot long cord. The collar key is waterproof and it weighs only 0.4 pounds, thus it will not inconvenience your pet. The door has 4 sizes, small (2-4 inches), medium (4-6 inches), large (8-10 inches) and extra-large (12-14 inches), to be able to accommodate your pet. Be sure to measure your pet correctly to choose a unit that will fit. It comes with a 5-year warranty and 90 days money back guarantee.

Different Types

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 Items 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 you choose, be sure to measure your dog correctly so it can come and go easy and leisurely at his own pace.