Is the middle door flexible enough to allow a dog to retreat back inside if he has only stuck his head out and decides against going outside?
1982511
I have the large door for a 90 pound Catahoula and a 40 pound Jack Russell mix. Both of them, particularly the smaller one, go only part way out and then change their minds and back their way back in. Drives us crazy. I think that if door you select is the proper size for your dog, it could change its mind too. Even our 22 pound cat has no trouble sticking his head out and then retreating. I hope this helps you make a decision.
1471475
Absolutely! However, I do use a small bungee cord for extra security of the gate door. It's also a great height to keep them from jumping over. It gives them plenty of room to move and stretch, unlike a crate. So much easier to keep clean as well.
813085
Nope. It could be even difficult for a small (toy) dogs to use the door, since the flap is heavy enough with strong magnets.
84649
Has an additional (sliding) door that is only secure enough to keep dogs or other animals from entering.
63965
NO. The little dog door has a plastic panel that slides in and locks the opening. Can't get in or out through it. We have a 8lb puppy, mini doxie, that has no trouble getting in or out through the door. At night we lock, so she can't go out and raccoons and foxes can't get in.
1045610
Yes, I think so. If the stagger from top to bottom is no more than 4 inches. The gate is not a pressure gate but it has screws that press against the wall. Easy to install -- no holes in the walls or anything. We like ours. Lets the cats in but he dog stays in the room.
739688
Yes, there is a solid plastic panel that can be put in place when the door is not being used. How secure it is would be a matter for the owner to decide. If your dog is large or you have multiple dogs, they might be able to force their way through, since they are used to the door and may hit it at high speed when entering. Never mind the tandem entry method. As to keeping out cats, it should be fine. Now, for burglary issues, you may want to increase the difficulty level.
1068584
I think it would work; particularly if it is attached well at the edges with something like "scotch double sided mounting tape. If you are able to secure it with small screws that would also hold it well. It is not thick so if the side you are protecting slides into the other door piece it most probably will still allow the door to slide open and close. It has worked well with our border collie - great Pyrenees mix dog. Hope I have helped you.
897083
The only way a dog it going to get out of this is if they are laying down with their legs out in front of them... and they pull backwards... in that case, yes, they can get out of it... That said, while walking and standing up, it would be very difficult for a dog to get out.
2085348
No problem, the door swings just as easy either way. When coming in the bottom of the door is about 1" higher than going out. We've had two doggie doors. The first was a standard door from the local pet store. By far this one 300% better and is well worth the money. It seals wonderfully and looks good. I have it in a metal door and had the door shop at a local building supplier install the door for me. I would recommend this door.
1599021
I don't think so. It will help keep the door in the closed position or return it to closed if opened.
1298964
If the dog could rip the mesh it could possibly get out. There is a zippered top and all the doors zip so even if the dog turned it over it would stay enclosed. Hope this helps.
63970
The door comes with a sliding lock-out cover to keep your pet from going in & out if you don't want them to. Works good.
41789
As long as you don't baby the dog and prop the door open it works great. Even with a huge head all it needs to do is push back the door a few inches. The food is just inside, not back at all.
1901270
It should be fine as long as you are not trying to keep a little dog in because the spaces at the end will be a bit larger than between the rest of the gate.
505255
No. I wish it would to force him back. My dog has learned to take the brief shock and keep going oitside the boundary. Additional information: This unit is not good for dogs such as retrievers that will submerge it in water. It is not waterproof.
384324
Yes, it comes with a piece of plastic the size of the doggie door that can slide in or out, to keep you dog from going through it. **I've had this door for almost a year and have been so pleased with it!