tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post2231481401333549319..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Doggie Door That Isn't a Cat DoorClayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-3735298673450737212017-10-25T06:51:22.178-06:002017-10-25T06:51:22.178-06:00I've used the magnetic-latch version of these ...I've used the magnetic-latch version of these with great success. <br /><br />They are sensitive to alignment when installed, the making the holes oversize and counting upon the flanges to cover the gap is a good idea.<br /><br />It takes a little time for the animal to get used to using it. Position of the "key" on the collar (separate from other tags) is important.<br /><br />If a 9 lb cat is spooked and has space to accelerate to full speed before hitting the door, it can cause rapid unscheduled disassembly of the whole mechanism. So having a spare animal flap or boarding-up materials on hand may be a good idea. The plastic parts are all reasonably cheap to replace (either as spare parts or because they are common with the cheaper non-electronic pet flaps)Douglas2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11290012200563917585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-22190526588783749622017-10-25T01:43:04.597-06:002017-10-25T01:43:04.597-06:00IIRC, the problem with those radio collar lock con...IIRC, the problem with those radio collar lock controls is it wouldn't work for dogs. There was a signal-capture/authentication/activation time lag that was ok for cats, who would sidle up to the door and hesitate, while they thought about entering. Dogs just charge up to it and bull through, normally. Dogs would get confused and frustrated by the locked door, and leave, or move around enough to leave the field activation range.<br />It has a short unlocked time length to try to keep other animals from following the pet into the house. The combination wasn't compatible with the typical dog active habits.<br />It's been a couple years now, maybe they've got it figured out.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.com