What Every Dog Owner Should Know About An Ir Dog Door

Article Title: What Every Dog Owner Should Know About An Ir Dog
Door
Author: Natalie Williams

Once a homeowner has decided to give the freedom of a pet door
for their pet, the journey of picking just the right model
begins. A variety of considerations often arises when
approaching the purchase of a dog door, as one starts to mull
over security issues and wondering if a stray animal will find
its way into their home. With the purchase of an IR (infrared)
dog door, various models offer coded locks that keep children in
the house and other animals on the outside.

The shielding barrier associated with an IR dog door is
important to not only enclosing dogs, but also safeguarding the
safety of a home. Many pet owners have delay the installation of
a dog door because they are not completely sure on the idea of
having an unrestricted entrance to their house. While dogs can
easily come and go as they please, wild rodents like raccoons,
curious cats and stray animals are kept outside. Preventing
these kinds of situations, an infrared locking dog door with
barriers becomes an effective solution.

An IR dog door is comprised of a self-closing magnetic cover
that allows only a dog wearing a collar with an attached
digitally coded infrared key to gain access to a home. Since the
door only communicates with this key, entry to the home is
restricted to appointed pets. The collar key is powered by a CR2
lithium battery. The pet door also requires four AA 1.5V
alkaline batteries in order to work.

The collar key sends out a digitally coded infrared signal so
that when dogs come near of the door (about 24 inches), they are
able to pass through with the door locking behind them.
Consumers are also able to customize the length of time that the
door will automatically latch. Depending on the IR pet door you
pick, a consumer may encounter a variety of locking systems,
including In Only, In and Out, Out Only or Locked.

Depending on the model and brand, the typical IR dog door may
come with a door (interior, exterior with flap, and sometimes a
tunnel), locking barrier; one key, one key ring, CR2 lithium
battery for collar key, mounting materials, 2 four-way locking
handles, warranty card and instructions.

Benefits of Using an IR Dog Door

Pet owners like pet doors because they allow their dogs the
freedom of coming and leaving as they please. They also don't
have to worry about letting the dog in and out of the home or
forgetting to let them in from the cold. When pet owners and
dogs are not on the premises, a consumer may place a barrier
(offered with most models) to prevent any entrance into the
home.

Since the opening to the home is magnetic – rain, loss of heat,
and drafts do not become a problem when compared to the
traditional dog flaps. The magnetic locks effectively keep
meandering cats and wild creatures out of the home.

Possible Disadvantage of IR Dog Doors

Some pet owners are worried that the cost of an IR dog door
will cost an arm and a leg. However, most units are priced
around $185 to $300. Pet owners are also worried about the size
of an IR dog door, as most models work well with dogs between 30
and 100 pounds. Smaller breeds may work best with a cat door
with infrared lock.

Since most IR pet doors require AA batteries, some consumers do
not want the hassle of constantly changing these items. Luckily,
there are some models that work with an A/C adapter, which uses
the batteries as backup. Some consumers have also reported about
the noisiness of an IR dog door, which has a knack of creating a
banging sound when the magnets and plastic come together. When
installing, it is recommended to avoid attaching to doors
located close to bedrooms.

About The Author: Natalie Williams is the creator of
http://www.PetDoors101.com. Visit her site to get more free tips
on selecting the right pet door for your pet.

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