| Small dog doors are made to provide security to | | | | enter the small pet entrance. |
| your small pet dogs and puppies. Since, small, toy | | | | Why does knowing your pet size and weight |
| dogs are playful and loves to roam around, these | | | | important before you install a dog door in your |
| doors can give them special access and escape route | | | | house? |
| if bigger animals are chasing them. | | | | This is to make sure that your pet door is fit for |
| Lets talk about pet doors for a while. In general, dog | | | | your dog. Imagine installing a small dog door and you |
| doors, or most often referred to as doggie doors, | | | | have a Rottweiler dog? It doesn’t make sense, |
| are small swinging doors that can be installed in an | | | | does it? You can’t use the pet flap for it. On the |
| entrance or wall. | | | | other hand, if you have a small dog and you |
| They can give access to your pet animal without | | | | purchased a large pet door, any animals can come |
| making necessary assistance in letting them in or out | | | | and go inside your house. |
| of the house. | | | | There are types of small dog doors for different |
| It is a very convenient device since pet owners can | | | | types of entrances: wooden, vinyl and even sliding |
| actually do their daily chores or activities without | | | | patio types. The flap, which is very popular kind of |
| interruption since their pet has freedom on wherever | | | | dog door, is usually made of aluminum or high impact |
| they want to go. You can also eliminate scratches | | | | vinyl, are durable, lightweight and very easy to install. |
| and damages from your doors and furniture. | | | | This type comes with installation instructions. They |
| However, there are different kinds of dogs that an | | | | require less or no maintenance at all once installed. |
| individual can choose to own a pet dog. Some of us | | | | Disadvantage of Small Dog Door |
| would love to own the large ones while some would | | | | One common disadvantage of having a small dog |
| love to play with the small toy dogs. | | | | door is they don’t grow as the animal grows. Of |
| Whatever we choose, each pet needs care and | | | | course, its size stays the same even if the puppy |
| security. That’s why in providing protection and | | | | becomes an adult. |
| security, without compromising their freedom, dog | | | | Most owners are not sure if they would really like to |
| doors are made. | | | | install a lesser size pet door. |
| Advantages of Small Dog Doors | | | | Whenever your pet dog gains height and weight |
| Small pet doors are made to allow access to puppies | | | | each day, the door becomes small and unfit to them. |
| and small breeds of dog like Chihuahuas and Teacup | | | | For this reason, you need to upgrade the doors |
| Poodles. Most dog owners find themselves being a | | | | often which is costly and takes your time too. This is |
| “door man” especially if he have puppies to | | | | also to avoid bruises to your dog if the door |
| look after. | | | | becomes small for them. |
| Since the animal is small, they are more likely | | | | No matter what your dog size is, it is important that |
| carefree and playful. Small pet doors are made for | | | | you take care of them. Providing their needs will |
| them to fit and give access to the backyard to play. | | | | lessen your cost and load if done accordingly and |
| You won’t need leashes or chains to restrain | | | | properly. It is our responsibility as a pet owner to |
| them. They can go freely, move in and out of the | | | | protect and give them their needs so they can also |
| flap without hurting themselves and with minimum | | | | function better in our care. |
| effort. | | | | Keep in mind that it is important to get your |
| If big pets are bullying your puppy, this door can be | | | | pet’s measurement too before choosing the |
| its protection and escape route. Of course, when | | | | right door size for them. Providing a dog door that |
| they enter this kind of door, the bigger animals will | | | | fits your doggie or cat would also give comfort to |
| remain on the other side since they are not fit to | | | | your pet. |