Wouldn’t it be great if everything evolved into something more modern and high-tech? Humans are now well into the future and it’s amazing how most things, even dog doors, have evolved into electronic. There are different reasons to consider why you should get an electronic dog door (may work well with cats, too!). Homes which have been invaded by unwanted visitors such as raccoons or stray cats and dogs might need an electronic dog door. Having an electronic dog door should provide you with more security.

Electronic dog doors allow you to select who to let in as long as the door is kept closed. How does it work? Automatic dog doors provide key tags to be placed on your dog’s collar, wherein a sensor on the dog door detects the radio frequency signal emitted by the tag, automatically letting your pet in as he or she approaches. Good features of a collar key tag include being waterproof, shockproof, and will not get caught around fences or places your pets love sneaking into. You all know that dogs do all sorts of things outside.

Some pet owners may also want more control on when their pets can leave and enter the house. Don’t want your dogs creating any ruckus in the morning? Dog owners can be more in charge on when to allow their dogs in the house. You can create time schedules using timers for when the doors are locked, keeping them in or out as you please. Some more advanced models also have more selective choices. This leaves an option for which dog or cat to allow inside the house. If this is necessary to control the behavior of pets, you may look into some more advanced electronic pet door models.

Choose an electronic dog door that is weatherproof. Some advanced electronic pet doors also provide waterproof keys which don’t need any batteries. Energy efficient features are also a plus. Bear in mind that electronic dog doors consume electricity and must be hardwired. You can also have your electronic dog door programmed by your installer and test it out once installed. Safety is also an important feature for your electronic door. You don’t want your pets and children getting into unwanted accidents, like pinching their tails or fingers. Electronic dog doors should be able to detect if there is any obstruction before closing automatically. Look into the locking bars, too, if they are tamper proof.  Nobody would want to leave a window of opportunity open for burglars!

More options are available once you’ve explored the whole new world of electronic pet doors. You may want to set how long a door stays open, and some dog doors even have alarm systems so you would know if there is any obstruction or tampering going on. Finally, a good company will provide you with sleek, nice designs in different colors to fit your door’s design. Finally, companies are also offering wall versions of their electronic dog doors, which require cutting a hole as large as the pet door into your wall. You might want to think twice on that one, buddy!