Choosing the best pet door

Almost all cats and dogs love to romp and play outside. If you love pets and play with them a lot, you probably understand how important it is for them to get their daily dose of sunshine. That’s why pet accessories have been so popular lately; especially play toys and electric pet gates that greatly enhance the outdoor experience for your pets.

If you want to make your own electric pet gate for your animals, here are some considerations to remember:

How many pets do you have?

Some people have just a pet or two, but there are others who love to have a large collection of cats or dogs. If you have cats and dogs, keep this in mind because your four-legged friends will be the ones using the pet door.

Take note of the size of your pets.

You probably want all your pets to be able to use the door. However, your chosen gate may be too small for your taller or larger dogs. You’ll only make your dog or cat feel left out if he can’t use his electric pet gate at home.

As a tip when making or buying a pet door to install, use the tallest and largest of your pets as a yardstick. To get the height of the gate, measure your pet’s height from chest to feet, and for width, measure your pet’s shoulders. Be sure to add some money to get your feline and canine friends out the door safely and comfortably. This would be the height and width needed for your gate installation.

Find a good location.

You may want a good spot for the electric pet gate, a spot that will allow your pets to go out into the front yard backyard without any hassle. You can put your gates in the back of your house or in the front if you have grass and a fence around it.

Also, if the design of your house is a big deal for you, you may want the door to match the style of your current home. Get a pet gate that will complement the existing color, pattern, and overall look of your front door.

Don’t make your pets jump through hoops and loops

The most important thing is to install the gate in such a way that your pets find it easy to use. Remember that it will take some getting used to before your pets can use the gate all the time. Your life would be so much easier if you installed something that is easy for your pets to use.

Electric pet gates are also great tools if you are potty training your pets. Since you won’t have to stand up every time your cat or dog scratches the doors, it would be convenient to have.

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