How to Pick the Right Pet Door to Match Your Home’s Exterior Design

Adding a pet door for your dog or cat to go outside when they want to is a great decision. There are different types of pet doors to choose from, depending on where you want the door located. You also must consider the aesthetics of your home’s exterior design when choosing the cat or doggie door.

The first thing is to decide where you want to add the door. Do you want a screen door with a pet door? A sliding glass door with a pet door? Or another style of exterior door with a built-in pet door? You can install pet doors in exterior walls too!

Once you decide on the location, the next step is to decide if you want a basic door or a high-tech door. High-tech doors use a microchip in your pet’s collar to unlock and open the door when they want to go outside or come indoors. Basic doors could range from basic heavy-duty plastic flaps over the opening to more aesthetically pleasing doors that can be pushed from either side to open.

Last, you want to choose a door that blends well into the exterior features of your home. For example, if you are installing the door into a sliding glass door, then choose a clear pet door with a matching frame. On the other hand, if you are installing a door on an exterior wall, select a door colour that matches the home’s exterior color.

Another great idea is to choose the same colour pet door as a nearby exterior door on the home. You could even build a mini-door frame around the door so that it matches the exterior door in every detail.

No matter what type of pet door you select, a few other key considerations to remember include:

• Pet Size: Your kitten or puppy will grow, so you want a pet door that will be large enough for them to get through once they mature.
• Pet Type: There are specific doors for cats and dogs. Some cat doors are also well-suited for smaller dog types.
• Pet Strength: You should also consider the strength and ability of the pet to open the door.
• Door Security: If security is an issue, whether it is keeping other critters from getting into the home or protecting your home from burglary, make sure to choose one that has the security features you require.

We hope these ideas and tips help you decide which type of pet door is best for your home. Feel free to shop online at Australia Pet Doors or contact us at 0437-644-330 if you need assistance today!