Imagine you parked on the sofa on Sunday. And also imagine not having to move when your doggie has to do his doggie business. If you have dog house doors, this isn't a dream, it's your reality. Dog can come and go as dog pleases, and doesn't have to ask for your help. Meanwhile, you can do as you please.

With dog house doors, having to get up to let your pet in and out is over. This means more freedom for both of you, and lowers the chances you' ll work each other' s nerves. When looking for pet house doors, there are a few things to look for - and a few to watch out for

What to Look For When Shopping For House Dog Doors

Decide what size house doors you'll need in know what size dog you have. Too big an opening can be an invitation to all sorts of troublemakers, ranging from wild animals to wild humans. Generally, if you're going to choose between wild animals and wild humans breaking into your house, you'll be better off with wild animals, as wild humans tend to steal more than the contents of your pantry. You want a dog door big enough for your dog but not big enough for unwanted guests.

To fit your house dog doors to your dog, measure your dog's height from the top of his shoulders, right behind his front legs, and his width around his chest. This will help you figure out exactly what size of dog house doors you will need to accommodate your dog, and also help you determine the height your dog house doors should be installed at. Choose a size of dog house doors that will allow your dog to come and go freely without having to squeeze in or out, but no bigger than that. The dog should be able to come and go at will, but nothing -and no one---else should.

The most inexpensive dog house doors have aluminum or plastic frames and an flap made of acrylic, which is normally held in place by a magnet, so your dog can come and go freely but the weather won't enter your house.

Self-locking, one-way, and electronic 'key' activated doors can be found at the high end of the dog door spectrum. These high tech dog doors have more energy efficient seals and more secure locks, but can cost up to a thousand bucks. While you don't want to spray cash around needlessly, It is important when choosing dog house doors to not skimp on features you need.

House dog doors can be cut into existing doors, directly into walls, or even into sliding glass doors. There more likely is one that is suitable for both you and your dog.

House Dog Doors and Home Security

Self locking dog doors can be found for less than one hundred dollars. They will keep out all sorts of unwanted intruders, such as pets that aren't yours, raccoons, snakes, and ill-intentioned humans. These doors are activated by a microchip on your dog's collar.

Bigger dogs offer unique pleasures but also some bigger problems. They need bigger doors that in turn will mean more expensive doors. Larger doors tend to be big enough for human beings to attempt to crawl through or at least try to reach through.

A common burglary technique involves prying open dog house doors to reach inside and unlock the main door. Be sure your dog house doors are not within reach of your house doors. You should also weight the option of installing a type of lock that cannot be reached or unlocked form below if you can't avoid placing the dog house doors near human doors.

Once your dog is outside, be aware that people can steal unattended dogs, even if your yard is fenced in. Also, a fence may not be deterrent enough to keep your dog from escaping and running free. Dogs have been known to leap over fences or to dig under them, or slip through gaps in the fence. Be prudent about deciding how much freedom to come and go you want to give your dog.