Pet Doors 101 Buying Guide

A pet door is more than just a door. It's a guarantee of no more midnight chaperoning of your pee-frantic dog. It means being able to settle into your easy chair and actually stay in your comfy spot without the cat acting like some aggrieved foreign diplomat because you won't let it go ratting. No, a pet door is not a door; it's a deliverance.

The selection of pet doors at iPetDoor.com is extensive, and knowing which type would be best for you and your pets isn't always easy. In our pet door buying guide, we offer some brief but helpful explanations of the benefits that each kind of door would provide. Your dogs will thank you - and by dogs we mean your aching feet.

Training Your Pet for Pet Door Use

Pet doors are everyday objects to us, but for pets they can be frightening or bewildering things. These simple suggestions will help your pet quickly adapt to the presence of a new pet door.

Pet Doors Overview

Need a bird's eye view of dog doors and cat doors? Our pet doors overview is a great place to start.

Pet Door Comparisons

Cat inside. Raccoons outside. Dog inside or outside. Baby definitely inside. Finding a pet door that can do all of those things at once might seem difficult, but it's actually pretty simple with today's pet door technologies. Our pet door comparisons article offers some quick tips on the best pet door types and locations for your needs.

Measuring Your Pet for a Pet Door

Pet doors are the next best thing to doorknob-capable pets, but they do require a bit of preparation. One size does NOT fit all. By measuring your pet before installing a dog door or cat door, you'll help ensure their comfort. In this guide, we offer some helpful information on how to calculate the correct height and width of your pet. You'll also learn how to translate those numbers into the right door height, width, and flap size.