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General Door Install Guide

 Installing pet entry system for the canine or felines in your family will bring benefits not only for your companion animals but also for yourself. Pet doors have been proven to boost the confidence of pets because they increase their mobility, thus reducing stress levels and allowing them to improve the quality of life. At Moore Pet Supplies, we offer a great range of pet doors for just about any application; you can install them on walls or existing doors made of various materials, and we carry models with various mechanisms such as flaps, sliding panels, saloon doors, and guillotine-style gates for kennels. Dog Door installation into a panel or irregular surface door Installing A Dog Door Into A Metal Door Installing a pet door into any door basically follows the same procedure regardless of what type of door you might have. The one difference is that you will use a jigsaw blade made for metal when cutting a metal or insulated door, and a wood blade for a wood door. For fiber-...
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Install a Pet Door

 Give your pet the freedom to come and go outdoors and be more active by installing a pet door . We’ll show you how to install a dog door or cat door yourself. Tools     Tape Measure     Drill     Jigsaw     Sandpaper     Utility Knife Materials     Pet Door Kit     Painters Tape     Caulk Note Product costs, availability and item numbers may vary online or by market. Table of Contents     Measuring Your Pet     Using a Template to Install a Dog Door     How to Install a Pet Door     How to Install a Cat Door or Cat Flap     Teaching Your Pet Measuring Your Pet A sizing chart and diagram showing how to measure a pet for a new pet door. Before purchasing a new dog door or cat door, consider the size. The width of the pet door should be 2 inches wider than the measurement between your pet’s shoulders (see pictured: B). The height of the pet door should be ...
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How to Install a Dog Door

1 Choose a Door A dog next to a front door with no dog door Before you install a pet door in your home, you’ll need to choose the right model. Consider the size of your home and your pet when making your selection. Here are a few tips:     Measure your pet. The dog or cat door you choose needs to be large enough to accommodate the height and width of your dog. If you choose a door that's too small, they may not feel comfortable going through it. You can easily find a small, medium or large dog door to accommodate your pet. Extra-large dog doors are also available to accommodate larger breeds.     Check the size of the opening. The opening of the door matters more than the total size of the door with the mounting hardware. Your pet door should be at least 2 inches higher and wider than your dog’s measurements.     Find a space. Measure to make sure the dog door fits the exterior door and provides appropriate access to your outdoor space. Aim to leave a few ...
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Install a Doggie Door in Your Storm Door

 It’s easiest to order a storm door with a doggie flap already in place, especially if your exterior doors are due for an update. However, if you’re happy with your existing setup, you can add a doggie door without too much trouble. Follow these step-by-step instructions for dog door installation in a storm door. Tools & Materials To complete this project, you need the following:     Dog door installation kit     Tape measure     Scissors     Masking tape     Pencil     Power drill     1/2-inch and 3/8-inch drill bits (or as required by the manufacturer)     Jigsaw or reciprocating saw     Pliers     Screwdriver     Caulk Sizing Your Dog Door To ensure the best results from your efforts, make sure you purchase a door your dog can comfortably fit through. Doggie doors range in size from 5 inches by 8 inches to 13 inches by 23 inches. Measure the height of your dog’s tors...
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Install Guide PetSafe® Plastic Pet Door

 A few things to keep in mind: Clock icon Installing the pet door can take up to a day. Arrow icon After installation, there are three phases of training. Hand icon Two people can make installation faster and easier. Exclamation mark icon Flap wear can be caused by seasonal weather changes, your pet’s routine, and duration of use. Step 1   Materials Please have the following contents from the box ready prior to installation: Interior frame image Interior frame Exterior frame image Exterior frame Closing panel image Closing panel Cutting template image Cutting template Nylon screws image Nylon screws Screw sleeves image Screw sleeves   Tools These additional tools help with the setup process: Safety glasses image Safety glasses Jigsaw image Jigsaw Power drill image Power drill Drill bits image 1/4 Inch and 3/4 inch drill bits Screwdrivers image Philips and flat-head screwdrivers Tape measure image Tape measure Masking tape image Masking tape Pencil image Pencil Level image...
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Install a Screen Door with a Dog Door:How to Guide

 screen door with a dog door can provide many benefits to pet owners. It allows the pet to freely come and go as they please, providing them with the independence they desire. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to install a screen door with a dog door, covering everything from selecting the right door, tools, and hardware to step-by-step instructions. Having a screen door with a dog door installed in your home can save you time and energy from constantly opening and closing the door for your pet. It also provides your pet with increased freedom, reducing the chance of destructive behavior due to boredom and confinement. Furthermore, it can improve air circulation and ventilation in your home, which is especially important in warm weather. In this guide, we will cover the following content sections:     Understanding the different types of dog doors available     Selecting the right screen door for your home     The tools and hardwar...
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Simple 5-Step Guide To Installing A Pet Door In A Security Screen Door

Keeping intruders out at any cost is our aim, but when it comes to our pets we prefer them to be able to come and go as they please – meaning they can enjoy the garden, patio and backyard, and we don’t have to get the door for them every time they decide to venture outdoors.  That’s why installing a pet door on your security screen door is a must for any household with a cat or dog. Installing it on a security screen door is also the safest way of giving your pet access to the home while keeping intruders out.  If you don’t want your pet using it and you don’t want anyone else to think they might, you can simply lock the main door and rest easy knowing your home is safe and secure. By following our simple 5-step guide you will soon have a secure, and pet-friendly home, whether you have an aluminium grille or stainless steel mesh door.   Before you start For the purpose of this guide, we are going to assume you have already purchased the pet door, but if you haven’t, reme...
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