Measuring, Weather and Care

How to measure, what a pet door costs, drafts, bugs, locks and winter upkeep.

  • PetSafe Extreme Weather Aluminum Dog Door, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    Best Insulated Dog Doors to Keep Out Winter Drafts

    Compare insulated dog doors with multiple flaps, magnetic seals and air-gap panels. Find a fit for your dog, door thickness and winter draft concerns.

  • PetSafe Extreme Weather Aluminum Dog Door, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    Do Dog Doors Let In Cold Air? How to Stop Drafts

    Do dog doors let in cold air? Learn why drafts happen, how to reduce them, and when a better seal or closing panel can help keep rooms comfortable.

  • PetSafe Plastic Dog and Cat Door, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    How Much Does a Dog Door Cost to Buy and Install?

    Find out what affects dog door and installation costs, from a simple door flap to a wall tunnel or automatic door, and what to check before requesting a quote.

  • MIAOTONG 3-Flap Steel Dog Door with Lock Panel, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    How to Keep a Dog Door From Blowing Open in Wind

    Learn how to keep a dog door from blowing open in wind by checking the flap, seal, and frame, choosing a closing panel, and reducing drafts safely.

  • PetSafe Snap-On Closing Panel, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    How to Lock a Dog Door at Night or When Away

    Learn how to lock a dog door at night or when you're away, choose the right cover, check fit and access, and decide when an automatic door makes sense.

  • PetSafe Plastic Dog and Cat Door, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    How to Measure Your Dog and Door for a Pet Door

    Learn how to measure for a dog door by checking your dog's height and width, the entry step, and door thickness before choosing a pet door.

  • PETCOMING 3-Flap Insulated Aluminum Door Mount, Large
    Measuring, Weather and Care

    How to Winterize a Dog Door Before the Cold Hits

    Learn how to winterize a dog door by checking its flap and seals, reducing drafts, adding a closing panel, and choosing insulation that suits your door.