Having a dedicated puppy door can be one of the smartest investments you can make not only for your dog, but for yourself as well. Many pet owners are worried about dog doors, because they fear the security of their homes, or simply because they’re renting their place, so modifying the front or backyard door is not an option. These doors are a wonderful way to give your dog the freedom they want and deserve. A dog access door is also good for you since you won’t have to get up and open the door for your pet every time they feel like moving around the house or going in the backyard.
If you worry that a pet door might be an invitation for other furry friends like raccoons, cats, or possums, fear not – there are modern models that can be closed and locked, and installed on different types of doors, such as glass or slide doors. Adding a dog door that leads to the backyard is one of the most convenient things you can do, allowing you to relax while your dog enjoys their free time in the backyard. You won’t have to get up to let them out or get them back in. But there’s more to that, here are some of the reasons why such a door is an excellent investment for millions of dog owners in Australia.
Why Get a Dog Access Door?
Convenience
Having a long and stressful day can take a toll on your energy, but your dog doesn’t really care. It simply has to go out and do its business. When you’re tired or busy doing something else, having a dog access door can save you time, allowing your dog to leave the home, snoop around the backyard, and do everything it needs to do. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take your dog for walks, but a dog door will surely ease things up and will make your dog less dependable.
Health Reasons
The last thing you want is to make your dog wait for you to come back or have the time to take them outside to urinate or release their bowels. This can also lead to infections or other problems. As a result, this can lead to more trips to the vet. A pet door is a great way for your dog to go out when it needs to without having to wait in pain or urinate inside the house. The freedom of the doggie door gives your dog a form of independence, at least when it comes to their basic needs. If the weather is nice, there is no reason for the pet to stay in, especially if you’re busy or tired. Playing around the backyard is surely a better way for them to spend their day instead of being inactive and bored inside.
Dog Behavior
Your dog’s behaviour will depend on how much time you spend training it on basic things such as potty training. Even the best dogs can have accidents, and this can be quite frustrating. But when your dog knows that there is a door especially for them, they will gladly use it instead of doing their business on your carpets or floors. Of course, you will have to train your dog to use this door, but once they learn, they will love it and use it whenever they want to. The outdoor is always far more interesting than your home, so the pet door will be seen as an exciting portal that leads to Adventureland.
Dog Safety
When your dog has its own door, it won’t be so excited to run outside whenever it sees the front or back door open. This happens to many dogs who depend on their owners and have to wait for them to be released or be taken for a walk. Your dog is an animal with instincts, so don’t feel bad if this has happened to you. When you install a dog door, your dog will no longer feel the thrill to run outside and explore the area.
But, if you fear that you won’t be able to keep a track of your door or if you fear that it will run in other neighbouring doors, or in the street, you can always invest in an electric dog fence. Electrical fences are very practical, and you can even use them within the confines of your own yard. These fences can prevent your dog from going into your flower garden or another designated area in your yard.
An electric fence for pets is an underground wire installed around your yard (or any area you want), which emits signals that are picked by your dog’s collar. Once the dog approaches the fence, the boundary line will signal a warning beep followed by a shock if the dog continues to move closer. This way your dog will learn the boundary line and won’t cross it. With the electric fence, you can be sure that your furry friend won’t cross the line, and run across the street where it risks being hit by a car. If you want to be sure and have peace of mind knowing that nothing bad will happen to your dog, a combination of such a fence and a dog door can give your dog the much-needed freedom when you aren’t around or too busy to take it for a long walk. These electric fences are quite affordable (much more than an actual fence) and you can easily remove them whenever you want.
Will My Home Remain Safe
Many people aren’t sold on pet doors because they are afraid for their home’s safety. What they haven’t considered, though, is that when your dog has its own door and an intruder accesses your property, your dog will run out of the house and start barking, signalling that something isn’t quite right. There have also been many cases where the owner has had a heart attack and the dog used the dog door and run outside and started barking, alerting the neighbours that something wasn’t right. These are just a couple of examples that show the great side of dog doors. After all, most of these doors have locks and covers, which keep the home protected from other animals and thieves.
