How to make a hole for a dog in the door of the house?

simple opening

The easiest way to make a door for a dog is to make an ordinary opening in an interior door. However, this option is only suitable for the interior space of the house – it is impractical for the front door. If you settled on this method, remember that it is very important to upholster the resulting opening from the inside with a woolen cloth so that the pet is not injured on the wooden edges.

This simple option will allow the dog to quickly and independently move around the house. The advantages of this method include the fact that such a hole is easy to manufacture and the whole process does not take much time. But there are also significant drawbacks: a violation of the isolation of sounds and smells and a not very aesthetic appearance.

Mortise entry door for dogs

This type of passage is quite convenient and is the best option for an apartment and a house. You can purchase a plastic or wooden model from the store that is suitable for the door into which the passage is planned to be installed. The design itself consists of three similar parts, and one of them, like a window frame, outlines the edge of the pet entrance from the inside. Others are attached to both sides of the door and add aesthetics. The inner part, depending on the thickness of the door, can be cut or, conversely, several pieces can be fixed at once.

The construction of high-quality plastic is quite a worthy and reliable option. In the assortment of online stores there are also models made of strong wood. As a rule, such structures are resistant to external influences and are not afraid of moisture. Accordingly, their cost is much higher.

Peace and quiet

When installing a dog hole in the door, there is a problem of deterioration in sound and heat insulation in the apartment. It is solved by installing a special barrier or “door” on the manhole. There are several basic options for this design element:

1. Magnetic door. A magnet is installed in the wall, which will hold the door closed if necessary. The dog easily pushes such a door with its nose, and then it returns to its place.

2. Electronic. Such a door is considered the most modern – for its operation a special device is used that reads information. At the same time, only the animal that is wearing a special collar will be able to enter the house. To do this, an electronic key is built into the accessory, which allows you to open the door. Other animals will not be able to pass through such a door.

3. Homemade. If desired, the door can be made by hand, but then it is very important to responsibly approach the choice of material. Wood is the most popular option; not only jambs can be made from it, but also the door itself. Plastic is very popular because it can be purchased at a reasonable price. Rubber is most often used to isolate the opening.

Most often, standard sizes are chosen for the design: 10×10 cm or 15×15 cm. To install the door, it is recommended to adhere to the following algorithm:

1. Remove the door and cut an opening of the desired size in it;

2. Install the necessary fasteners;

3. Hang the door in place.

After the passage for the dog appeared in the door, it remains only to demonstrate to her how to use it and why caring owners came up with it. If you follow the instructions, neither the owner nor the pet will have any difficulties.

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July 12 2018

Updated: July 17, 2018