Electronic Dog Doors

Electronic Dog Doors

Some animals require a little more freedom than traditional pet gates can provide. That’s why your neighborhood Petco Pet Care Center has a selection of automatic dog doors with a variety of features to fit your dog’s active lifestyle. These can be very useful when you have a dog who likes to sneak out at night or when a strange animal is trying to sneak in to steal your dog’s toys or treats.

With an electronic dog door, there’s also the added benefit of not having to get up to open and close the door whenever you want to allow or restrict access. Whether you have a bigger breed of dog, a smaller canine or even a larger cat, there is a secure dog door to fit the needs of your pets.

Most automatic dog doors look much like traditional dog doors and can be installed in much the same way. What you won’t see is that they come equipped with a type of electronic sensor—whether it be ultrasonic or an RFID—Radio Frequency Identification Device. This sensor can be configured—sometimes automatically—to match the same frequency as the accompanying automatic door opener for dogs—a microchip that can come in the form of a fob or look just like a regular dog tag. When that’s attached to your dog’s collar, the electronic dog door will recognize only your pet’s unique identification frequency, ensuring only your pet can access the door.

The benefits of a microchip dog door don’t stop there. Automatically locking doors during inclement weather can help save you money on grooming if your dog has a habit of rolling around in the mud. A secure dog door can also shut much tighter than a standard door flap, potentially saving you money on heating and air bills by helping prevent drafts and keeping cool air from escaping.

Many models also come with modes and features that help give you more control over access to your home. Some units come with a timing feature that automatically unlocks the door seconds before your dog or cat enters and locks it seconds after to prevent unwanted animals from following your pets indoors. Others have a “curfew mode” that allows you to set specific hours of the day you want to leave your automatic dog door locked or unlocked to help prevent your pets from sneaking out while you’re asleep.

There are also features available if you have a bigger dog who needs an electronic dog door. Large dogs with longer legs may enjoy a door that slides up and down instead of locking or unlocking, allowing them more time to climb through. These sizable doors usually come with a safety retract system to help prevent the door from closing on them, as well as steel deadbolts to help prevent strong dogs from pushing it open manually.

Dog gates and fences may also be an ideal fit for you and your pet. To find out more and see if an electronic dog door with a chip is right for you, visit your neighborhood Petco Pet Care Center and speak with a Pet Care Center Associate. Or shop online and save when you choose Curbside Pickup at checkout.