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Dena · 02-15-2007, 07:25 PM

Hey everyone, does anyone have any experience with those doggy doors that are inserts in sliding glass doors??

I attached a photo so you can see what I'm talking about.

I'm just wondering what the best kind or brand is? And if anyone has any good/bad experience. Also, if anyone knows of a good place to buy them at. They really range in pricing.

LunasMomma · 02-16-2007, 06:15 AM

I have one we got at Petco, it was like $200

I HATE this thing, because my sliders are very old and it doesn't seal well. So I'm losing tons of A/C

If your sliders are pretty new, you should be okay. Maybe mine is bad cuz hubby does NOT read directions

I have no idea about the brand, sorry, we got it a couple of years ago for Starr

Do make sure that it has a panel you can slide in so you can cut off access if needed

TatumsMom · 02-16-2007, 06:46 AM

Oh yes... we don't have a doggie door now because we are out in the country and have only a barbed wire fence around our property (can you just see the skunks and other critters wandering in??

) but we had a sliding glass door at our old house when we had our toy poodle. This house was in town with a fenced in yard so it was the perfect situation for a doggie door. I loved it!! I honestly don't remember how much it cost (between $100-200, I believe) because it was so long ago but it was SO worth it!! We first had it in our living room sliding glass door but when we replaced that with french doors, we moved it to the bedroom sliding glass door. It worked great. I highly recommend it. I would just keep internet searching to find the best deal. I like the sites that have customer reviews. Those have saved me from some costly purchase mistakes in the past. Good luck!

Dena · 02-16-2007, 09:28 AM

Awesome, thanks for your input

TatumsMom · 02-16-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dena

Awesome, thanks for your input

No problem... glad to help. I gotta say I was really at a loss at our old house when I wanted to put a doggie door in but only had sliding glass doors at the time. I didn't want to have to cut a hole in the wall for one. This was back before easy internet access and such. We just happened to get something in the mail and there was advertisement for this kind of door insert. It came at the perfect time.... we called the company for a catalog and ended up buying it. I was so glad this option was out there! And yes, like someone mentioned, make sure it has the piece that can be put down to cut off access if/when you want to. Ours came with that.

Pipersmommy · 02-16-2007, 05:42 PM

We got ours from petsmart for $100. It goes out on our screened porch. I keep the potty pads out there in a childs tent. It works great for them getting in & out.

LunasMomma · 02-16-2007, 06:39 PM

Wow, Debbie I like your tent idea

I may try that as I've gotten a tent for them to play in but they really don't

Thanks

Oliver Levenson · 04-29-2015, 02:35 AM

I am wondering if anyone can give me some advise on installing a door sensor on a Sliding Glass Door. When the doors come together there is a lip on one that overlaps the other. Because of this, i am not able to secure the sensor with screws. This is a rental property so I do not want to use an adhesive tape. I am concerned with people closing the doors hard and the sensors moving or falling off. What other options do I have?

02-15-2007, 07:25 PM	#1
Dena No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,424	Sliding glass doggy door or patio doggy door Hey everyone, does anyone have any experience with those doggy doors that are inserts in sliding glass doors?? I attached a photo so you can see what I'm talking about. I'm just wondering what the best kind or brand is? And if anyone has any good/bad experience. Also, if anyone knows of a good place to buy them at. They really range in pricing. Attached Thumbnails

02-16-2007, 06:15 AM	#2
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I have one we got at Petco, it was like $200 I HATE this thing, because my sliders are very old and it doesn't seal well. So I'm losing tons of A/C If your sliders are pretty new, you should be okay. Maybe mine is bad cuz hubby does NOT read directions I have no idea about the brand, sorry, we got it a couple of years ago for Starr Do make sure that it has a panel you can slide in so you can cut off access if needed __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-16-2007, 06:46 AM	#3
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Oh yes... we don't have a doggie door now because we are out in the country and have only a barbed wire fence around our property (can you just see the skunks and other critters wandering in?? ) but we had a sliding glass door at our old house when we had our toy poodle. This house was in town with a fenced in yard so it was the perfect situation for a doggie door. I loved it!! I honestly don't remember how much it cost (between $100-200, I believe) because it was so long ago but it was SO worth it!! We first had it in our living room sliding glass door but when we replaced that with french doors, we moved it to the bedroom sliding glass door. It worked great. I highly recommend it. I would just keep internet searching to find the best deal. I like the sites that have customer reviews. Those have saved me from some costly purchase mistakes in the past. Good luck! __________________ ~ Angie

02-16-2007, 05:42 PM	#6
Pipersmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl Posts: 1,808	We got ours from petsmart for $100. It goes out on our screened porch. I keep the potty pads out there in a childs tent. It works great for them getting in & out. __________________ Debbie (mommy to) Misha, Piper & Maximillion

02-16-2007, 06:39 PM	#7
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Wow, Debbie I like your tent idea I may try that as I've gotten a tent for them to play in but they really don't Thanks __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

02-16-2007, 09:28 AM	#4
Dena No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,424	Awesome, thanks for your input

04-29-2015, 02:35 AM	#8
Oliver Levenson YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: nevada, las vegas Posts: 1	I am wondering if anyone can give me some advise on installing a door sensor on a Sliding Glass Door. When the doors come together there is a lip on one that overlaps the other. Because of this, i am not able to secure the sensor with screws. This is a rental property so I do not want to use an adhesive tape. I am concerned with people closing the doors hard and the sensors moving or falling off. What other options do I have?