Doggie Doors

[Cataholic]

Does anyone have any experience with doggie doors that are activated by a magnet, or something, on the dogs collar- only? And, if so, do you have cats, too, that stay inside?

[Cinder & Smoke]

Does anyone have any experience with doggie doors ...

Ah-Haaaaa ... Do we have a NEED for a Dawggie Door?

Has there been a Foster Failure we otta hear about?

We're listening ...

[Cataholic]

No one has failed anything. I am simply investigating possible options for longer term fosters. I would like the dogs to live upstairs, and not have to use the front door to take them around the back of the house. For whatever reason, the door to the back yard is in J's room. I have a side door off the kitchen, and I am thinking of converting that to a doggie door. But, cats are not allowed!

[Cinder & Smoke]

No one has failed anything.
I am simply investigating possible options for longer term fosters.

We'll hope for a future Failure.

The "Key Operated" pet doors require the dog to wear a small radio transmitter
attached to its collar. As Fido approaches the door, the collr tag signals the door
to unlock, allowing Fido to "push" his way through the door flap. Once clear of the door,
gravity closes the flap, and the door re-locks as Fido walks out of the immediate area.

KATs, who don't wear a collar transmitter, won't be able to force open the door -
UNLESS the Kat is observant and isn't afraid of the dog. Da Kat can foil the door
by learning to closely follow the Mutt - and "sneak out" right behind the dog,
before the flap closes after passage of the dog.

Here's a chart showing several different doors sold by Doctors Foster & Smith >>>
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/ar...id=169&aid=260

[Cataholic]

No one has experience with these electric doggie doors? I am VERY leery of purchasing something like this without some sort of 'backing'.

Help me!!!

[luvofallhorses]

Why don't you ask the people who sell them and ask them if they have one at home if they have dogs and how well it works?

[Cataholic]

Why don't you ask the people who sell them and ask them if they have one at home if they have dogs and how well it works?

I don't think I can believe them.

[luvofallhorses]

LOL do you have any friends or family that use it?

[Cataholic]

No, that is the problem!! No one I know has any experience with them. I am sure if I ask the manufacturer or distributor they will say they are great. Lol, I want real, paying customers to tell me. I was hopeful some dog owner on PT knew something.