We want our cat to be able to come back in the house if she is left outside, but not out of the house. Is there a "one-way" setting on the door?
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Yes. Of course. The door has this function specially designed for cats in an ill condition (by example: a postoperative) when it's best to keep them attended into the house. As the Operation Instructions Manual indicates, the door has four (4) access settings: 1.-IN AND OUT. 2.-IN ONLY. 3.-OUT ONLY and 4.-LOCKED.
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Yes, there is a one way setting. It is a very workable unit. You can keep your cat(s) in or out at your pleasure or let them go out as they please.
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yes. you can have your cat come and go all day and whatever time you program the door to NOT open (to go outside), the door will lock them in.
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Yes, there is a one-way in setting, which is the setting we use from 8pm-4am (or if the weather is bad). The door can be programed individually if you have more than one cat. As for battery life; it's unbeatable. We have 3 cats using it continuously and only change the (4 AA) batteries about twice a year. This door has been, by far, our best purchase-ever! I'm not sure if i mentioned it in my review, but I replaced the metal tag loop on with a smaller (and stronger) one. My cats are different sizes and none need a loop that big. Also, the door opens when the cat pushes her head against it. It comes with 2 tags, so program both, and use the second to demonstrate. Hold it and push at the same time. You will also have to "gently" push her into it so she gets the concept. I put a bowl of food on the other side, but it did not take long for them to get it.
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Keep it in a remote area and slowly move it into the common area of the home. Once the cat feels safe start leaving a door open for it to come abd go. If it gets scated it will run back to the crate for protection. Mine live in their crates, they feel safe in them. Doors are always open to allow them to cone and go.
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Easy to install/remove, but you would likely have to reinstall your original lock. My cats don't go outside, just to a screened lanai.
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We placed ours with the door facing away from the elements too. I also believe Feral cats do not like to be closed in however, I would think you could place something on top that was larger around than the house, making it have eaves so to speak. You could use a circular piece of wood (painted if you want) or anything round for that matter. ie large garbage can lid (its plastic and has a small lip), or the base of a large flower pot turned upside down which you could glue onto the top. I'm sure there are some creative ideas out there that wouldn't look tacky!
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Kay, I don't think the door will lock in training mode. But I, like you, just wanted a timed cat-door. For me it was to let the cats go out once the sun was up and lock them in once it got dark. I do not have any issues with animals (raccoons, opossum, chupacabra) trying to get in and because I have three cats and the chips were kinda big I simply taped a chip to the inside of the kitty door. This way when it is set to open there is always a chip close enough to activate it and the cat just has to push on it. Any cat can get in or out during the day and when it is set to close no one can leave (actually I only "close" it so the cats can't get out after dark, but after dark they can get in). I hope this is helpful for you. Red
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Like others have said, you would first need to cut a piece of plywood to the dimensions of the window opening. Then you would simply install the cat door into the plywood. Obviously the window would be unlocked which may or may not be a concern for you.
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Yes, your cats can get out through the door. Some people use these doors for their cats. I know someone who uses the item for both their cat and dog.I love this door tremendously but your cats would use it also most likely.
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Anything that presses the metal lever down will set off the alarm; however, if you place this with low end under the door there would not be much for the cat to step on. If that is a concern, and you want to use the alarm, you could simply place something box-like over the exposed end.
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You would have to reach around the open door to set the Jammer... I think that most cats would be able to get through a space large enough for you to fit your arm through so I don't think it would work.
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The situation you described--lying in bed while the cat wants you to wake up--is the primary reason we use this device. A quick press of the button and the cat skulks away. This is with the door closed.
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I guessed you could put it outdoors, but I don't know what would happen to it if it got wet. I would set it by the door that the cat scratches.
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Hi, I live in a condominium which did not allow me to have a cat door or an outdoor attachment of any kind.I have a high deck where the kittywalk contains Miss Kitty. I would think you could attach with the right hardware. Good luck!
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Nothing except a closed door would keep my cat out of a room. He's a climber/jumper and has no problem getting on the refrigerator! If yours is not that acrobatic, try stacking two gates. That worked for us when we had a climbing dog.
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The way it works is you have one direction where anything can get through (for example, your cats can go outside if they are inside). The other way can then be set to where only cats that have the magnetic key on their collar can get back in. This requires a little bit of time for the cat to realize that he has to put his head up to the door in order to activate it, but once it's activated, he can push through. The only problem is if you have a smart cat or animal that is persistent, they can claw at the door and pull it open and sneak through without the collar to activate it. It's for this reason that mine is useless. The cat I wanted out was too smart for the door and just pulled it open when he couldn't push through.
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Yes, you can. Directions are in the manual under training a cat to use the door.
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I purchased this for my outside cat and she loves it! I taped plastic over the charcoal filter, even though it is kept on our covered porch. My only issue is that the swinging door has a tendency to fall off, which might be resolved with some plastic rip-ties. It's definitely an inexpensive option for outside pet shelter. I put a small pillow & pet pad that reflects the cat's body heat (purchased the pet pad from Amazon).
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Depends on how clever and devoted to getting outside the cat is. I had a normal dog door for 3 years with my 2 indoor cats remaining inside no matter how much the dog used it. One day the clever cat I have fogured out the old, non-locking, door. I bought this to try n keep him in. But once he saw the dog still using it he caught on to the unlock noise and just follows the dog. I have to leave it locked now and it used the batteries to keep it locked... on the other hand.l our second cat never figuered out the door. Powered or standard. Ultimately it comes down to the cat. Hope this helps;)