Is there a way to reinforce the screen (maybe with a wood bar) so that the dog door is more secure? Any tips to make this stronger for a big dog?
395891
I would recommend buying pet screen to install the door in. It is much stronger screen.
395892
We have a 48 pound Labradoodle. She runs through this dog door every day. It and the screen have held up with no problems to either. It is a good product for the price and a snap to be installed. No reinforcement is needed.
395893
We put additional screws in our pet door to keep it together. Our large dog goes flying through it like there is no tomorrow and it used to come apart. With the screws in place it stays together now.
395894
I find if you use the heavy screens the door is fine. If you want you can get the metal frame kit for the screens (the kit to make your own screen) and modify that so that is spans the width is the screen. A wood bar would be fine too if it does not interfere with the operation if the door.
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The frame is made out of plastic and the top two pieces holding the door are not very strong, especially for a big dog. This door did not hold up and broke quickly. The doors that are made with the plastic flap are much better. They have magnets to keep them in place and the frame around them are much stronger and can even be reinforced with zip ties if need be.
395896
We reinforced the door with thick pet screen and also needed to replace the hinges which were plastic and broke within weeks. We used metal hinges and then use little dot like metal magnets to keep the door secure.
395897
The door itself is strong. The hinges are heavy plastic and over 6-7 years of use, they just broke. The hinges might be reinforced or the maker could make them out of metal. We love the door...hinges just need more durability. But I guess 6-7 years is a good time for it to last.
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Have the screen in the door replaced with the heavy-duty, "pet-proof" screen. It wears like iron. We still had a problem with the frame of the pet door coming apart. I finally used wire to "sew" the frame together and into the screen. I did this at intervals---like in each corner and in the center of each side and the bottom. We have one lab and one terrier---they fly through the pet door without a problem now.
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its to cheaply made, to get it to snap to the screen stay in place is not hard, but once the dogs use it, it falls apart within about 2 hours and you are left with screen with holes in it. bad design all the way around, should not be sold as is. too weak and poorly built, just get a doggy door
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I use an X large pet door for my Springer Spaniel(61 lbs.) I installed my door in a screen door, so I had to modify the screen door to accept the pet door. It works perfectly, an should easily install into the thicker wall. The size should be right. My dog has a Labradoodle friend that also has no trouble with this size door.
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I suppose if you can frame out a part of the screen with wood to hold the frame of the pet door. But if your screen has an aluminum frame it might be difficult. Ask someone who sells or makes the kind of screen you are talking about.
1612833
It sandwiches the screen and the screen is cut out for the entrance. We put a screen door grate up prior and it's incredibly strong.
1470403
I dont think there is enough depth to the screen nor support but it might be possible. The beauty of the classy door is the metal lockable panel for security when out of town or when otherwise the door flap is not being used by fido. This door is pointless on a screen. I personally would find a more appropriate and less expensive solution for your screen.
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I suppose you could fix some sort of screen in the back half and then remove when the puppy gets older. My puppy liked the freedom to move around and I put a small dog bed that just fits with the rounded edges so it makes it quite cozy.
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No problems so far, but we have small dogs. I knew a lab that ate through a screen door... So this might not prove much of a challenge. It's a great way to tote the pooches around, otherwise.
70150
You can fasten the door frame to the inside of the wall studs and trim the outside edge with brick mold trim. This makes it as secure as any other dog door that I have seen with the inside panel in place.
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The metal parts are very strong but I used suction cups to attach it to the door since I was just trying to keep a cat in. This would not be secure enough for your dog. If you screwed the ends of the gate into the wood in the door frame it would be quite sturdy.
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no! maybe a small lab. and it may come off you need to glue it. I have a French bulldog and it came off the screen in 5 months.
1529877
I suggest you look at a different pet carrier. This item is not durable enough even for my then 8 month old cockapoo. He was able to rip right through the screen. And the seller was not willing to refund or replace.
70146
Other than the large dog that may be inside, there is nothing to stop this. There is a thick plastic insert that blocks easy entrance when you need it, but technically if they wanted they could break the whole thing off. But really they could break through a window or flimsy door just as easily.
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I think you may want to get a more sturdy crate. I have a 20 lb dog so he is small and has lots of room. A 49 lb dog may be able to escape this one, especially if the dog is in the crate for an extended time.
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In order for it not to keep falling off I imagine you have to the screen there. It basically just snaps on to either side of the screen and works best close to the frame for support so that when the dog goes in and out the frame doesn't pull as well.
923524
If the dog is really strong and sharp nails, They might be able to rip thru the screen sides. It seems pretty tough for small dogs. My adult yorkie(10 lbs) didn't like it at first & tried to scratch his way out but could not damage the screen sides.
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I don't recommend this product. I bought it and used it once. There is no way to really secure it. My Doberman just ignored it. She was too smart for it. A couple of passes and it was done and my Doberman is not a distructive dog. Maybe if you can cobble up some way to secure all four corners it might work for you. There must be something else out there that has a better chance of working. Good luck..
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I believe the door or screen frame would fall out before the screen would tear. This was the best screen I purchased.