can the dogs get back in easily? pictures have me wondering. Also would a small 25 pound dog have trouble opening to go out and in?
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I have a golden retriever and ordered the size large.. He has no problem coming back in. I think a 25 pound dog would do fine going out and coming back in if you ordered a medium or large. A 15 pound Pekinese has trouble using the large door on his own. Hope this helps. I am very happy with the door so far.
2085346
It took my dog a little while to get used to it, because he can't see what's on the other side. But he love it now. I think a smaller dog would be able to use it just fine.
2085347
Our dogs have no trouble using the door in either direction--the magnetic strips are secure, but release easy enough. I would not think a small dog would have any trouble: our two 12 pound cats enter and exit very easily.
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.
2085349
My dogs go back inside very easily. It took them a couple of tries and first, but now they run in and out all the time. I don't think a 25 pound dog would have problems, but all of my dogs are 60+ pounds so I can't say for sure. I can say this is a really strong, sturdy dog door!
2190112
It seals up nicely so I do not think they would be able to escape. My dogs are 23 and 15 pounds they fit fine, they do not like it though, so mine sits and collects dust. I am sorry, I cannot remember if the box said what it was as I got mine a bit ago. To be safe you could order it as a gift and have it wrapped.
1627630
Based on most Pit Bulls I have seen this would not be large enough. However it is not difficult to open so that whichever size you get for the pit bull the smaller dog should have no trouble.
882425
You would have to install new door latches. These are not very hard to open even by a wild animal. Mine are kept indoors.
2058404
They are normally not easy to pull up if hammered are staked in properly. But given the fact that the dogs are natural diggers, I'm sure that over time they will be able to dig until they can get enough dirt loose to get them up. My boxer would dig holes that were 2 feet deep so if your dog digs like that yes they will be able to get them up.
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Morning Allan, I ordered these for my employer's dog. Her first dog were 22 lbs. / 24 lbs., her 2nd is 14 lbs. and both dogs fit through the doors just fine. Make sure you have an electrical outlet close to where you're going to install the doggie door. The cord is probable as long as a lamp cord. I had to have an outlet installed for one of the doors. These have been GREAT for her dogs. Gregory
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I bought this for my daughters black lab and it is a nice fit. The magnet isn't that strong so I'm pretty sure your smaller dog could push it open. For the larger dog I have it mounted so the bottom of the door is 6 - 7" above the floor. Hope this helps.
745727
There is a zippered entry in the front and back. The entry in the back is lower than the front. You would have to lift the dog to go in the front entry. Most dogs could probably walk in the back entry.
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Jill,I think it would depend on the size of the dogs. If you had a few little dogs to medium dogs it would be fine. I have two 11 lb terriers and have had no issues with it. I truly love this gate. I hope it helped.
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I don't think she will have a hard time getting in and out. Our dog is 13 1/2 and he loves it. Actually I am thinking it would be easier than a soft bed, since she won't sink down when stepping on it. Our Barney does not like changes, and he was used to soft beds, so at first he was skeptical to lay on it, but I simply removed the old one. Now, I think it's his favorite.
1756625
Read my review. in order to secure this gate so it cannot br knocked down, you can't open it. My 2 year ol knocked it down. This gate would fail unless you never need to open it and just need a wall you can see through. If it's not a large dog that climbs I recommend a Summer brand gate that's regular height.
745725
The back opens but it depends on your dog's knees if it could get in easily. The dog has to step up into the stroller. I look for a high curb to position the stroller so my large arthritic dog can step in. I'm looking for a portable lightweight ramp to make it easier for her.
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I'm finding mine kinda tough to open, but it depends on the size of the doorway, I think. If you can get it so the handle is locked in to one of the holes I think it'll be tricky. I have mine in a larger entrance and it's fine, but the smaller entrance the lock handle was sticking straight up and was easier to open.
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My 75 lb lab doesn't go speeding thru, sometimes he has a quick step if he rushes thru. Also the door is raised a bit so dogs will have to step up, think dogs will naturally adapt to how & what speed they go thru. I love the 2 flaps, less flimsy & more durable.
1631755
There is a doggie door for a small dog to fit through (under 20 pounds) and there is also a latch where the gate disconnects so you can fold it up and that you can walk through.
811398
I have 3 dogs, one weights 90 lbs and the other two 30 lbs. My big dog loves to poke his head out of the doggy door to look around and then pulled his head back inside. None of my dogs have ever gotten stuck in the door flap. This is a wonderful doggy door.
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We don't have an extreme weather door to compare it to. My friends two little dogs (5-8lbs) don't have problems going through it. Just make sure the door you're replacing has the symbol in the middle too, some reviews said the plain doors fit differenlty than the doors with the company logo in the middle.Hope this helps!