Thursday, February 27, 2014

The Process Of Dog Door Installation In Denver

By Lisa Williamson


Opening for your pet any time he wants to go out or come is can be a daunting task. This is because you will not do so for one, or two times in a day, but many rounds that you get tired or annoyed in the process. One can easily avoid this scenario by having a door, whereby, the dogs can easily move in or out on their own. This is not only a great relieve to you and your lovely companion, but also, a time-saving decision. When planning on your dog door installation in Denver, follow the following steps to make sure you get a firm and effective structure.

A pet owner can choose to install a door themselves or pay someone to do it for them. Whether personally or professionally done, the process is the same. Of importance is to make sure the person installing has relevant skills.

You need accurate sizes of the entrance. In this case, measure your pet when standing, placing the tape on the floor and extending to the lowest part of its abdomen. Add two inches to the length of the animal taken between the chest and shoulders, for the opening. Make it two inches wider compared than the animal breadth.

Prepare a template using these measurements and place it 3 inches from the base of the entrance. Some pet doors are held together through screws; mark holes for the same if this is how you wish it. Drill holes along the four corners of the house where the structure will be fixed. Do not forget to drill the screw holes.

Cut an opening into the main entrance using a jigsaw. This is where you will insert your frame. Begin with the outer frame that does not have a flap. Fix it into the opening facing out. When installing the main frame, take care not to dismantle the already installed part of the door. The other part is the inner frame, which comes with a flap. Insert it in the opening facing inward. Make sure these structures fit firmly and you can comfortably fasten the screws for a better grip.

After the frame is secure, caulk may be applied to the outer frame to prevent air from seeping into the interior. This helps keep your pet warm. It will also prevent dirt in form of dust and other particles, or insects.

There is an important step that involves teaching the dog how to use this new entrance. For a start, take off the flap to make sure the pet can get access to the house easily. A good tip is to reward the pet any time they use the new door coming in or going out. This could take about three days before you have a consistent pattern.

For a young animal, you may spend more time before he adapts to the new entrance. This calls for patience and regular training. Add affirmation messages to see how easy he can adjust to the new lifestyle, which will be relieve for both of you.

In Denver, many varieties of pet doors are available in an array of sizes and materials. Pet owners can find them in retail stores or online. Getting a dog door installed in your home can save both you and your pet much hassle when it comes to going outside.




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