Installing a door dog may be easier than you think thanks in part to recent advancements and new designs which accommodate every door type and can even be used on windows! There are a few things to consider when choosing a dog door and size of the dog is obviously the most important. The size of the dog door should correspond to your dog. This seems like a no brainer, right? Obviously if the space is too small for your dog than it is not functional, but if the opening is a lot bigger then needed energy costs may increase as heat escapes through the dog door.

So, once you’ve chosen the appropriate size opening, finding a dog door which will help further maintain energy efficiency is the next step. Many models come with weather striping which automatically creates a seal when your dog passes through. The same overall concept is also available with magnets ensuring the flap is closed tightly so virtually no heat is able to escape.

Another feature to look for in a dog door is a tinted flap to prevent fading of your floors and carpeting from the sun shining through. A nice tint will also help to keep the temperature of the room cooler on hot summer days. Replacement flaps can be purchased as the tint begins to fade or in the event of cracks.

Dog doors are even possible in sliding glass patio doors now! By inserting a panel at the far end of your sliding glass door, a seal is created while an opening is now available for your little friend to come and go as he pleases. This actually is more versatile than a standard dog door in the fact that you can take it out when you would like to restrict your dog to the indoors or during the closer months.