Why Choose Electronic Pet Doors
Electronic pet doors are
one of mankind's best inventions. If you have a dog or a cat, or perhaps both, you really need a pet door - unless you enjoy the aerobics of constantly getting in and out of
your chair to let them in and out of the house. I know for my cat, it was a pure dominance thing.
He wanted my attention. Well, he still does, but has now found other ways of
demanding it.
The problem with regular pet doors is control. They let every other creature in as
well. Stray cats, raccoons, opossums all smell the kibbles in the bowl and want in. Can't really blame them. Or
perhaps you want Fido to be able to go outside at will to do his number, but really want the cat to stay indoors.
How can you do that?
The solution is electronic pet doors. The pet wears a sensor on
their collar that only lets them in or out. It can be magnetic, electro-magnetic, sonic frequency or infrared. In
fact, there are models that can control up to seven or eight pets at a time and even monitor when they can and
cannot go outside. An LCD screen indicates the last time each used the door. Almost makes you think about putting
the collars on your kids, right?
Electronic pet doors protect your home as well as your pets. The door only opens on command. That saves you
money on the energy bills. Regular flap doors can be drafty, driving the cost of keeping your home comfortable out
of sight. It is like having a window cracked open year round. Electronic doors are draft and weather proof. Burglar
proof, too.
The one thing to avoid is water. If you have a pool and dogs that like to swim, the transmitter can short out if
they jump in and submerge the collar. Many of the collars are now water resistant, like a watch, so splashing or
rain won't zap them. Another issue is if you are not home and the pet is outside during a power failure, it won't
be able to get in. But that is pretty rare. There are so many varieties and styles to
chose from that you are sure to find the best one to match your needs and your pet's. Trust me. You'll both be
happier with an electronic pet door installed in your home.
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