An electronic dog door is powered by batteries, by connecting it to an electrical outlet, or by a mix of both. This door uses state of the art technology in order to give your pet a greater degree of freedom. The door has detectors that can sense the presence of a special collar that your pet has to wear, and will open only when this collar approaches. This will keep other animals and potential crooks from entering the house. Naturally, these types of automatic dog doors are more expensive, but their benefits justify it.
Unlike regular pet doors, automatic pet doors will let your dog come in and go out whenever it wants, but unlike regular pet doors, they will not only keep other animals out, but also water from rain and dust from the street. In addition, while a regular dog door will let your dog in too, only the automatic dog door will close and lock after your dog is inside, maybe saving it from attacks from other dogs or mean children.
How They Function
The specific design may vary from model to model, but they all usually work on the same principle. It works by either using an infra-red or a magnetic electronic frequency transmission which is sent from a collar or tag worn by the pet and which signals the door to open.
The door will automatically open after the dog passes through and it will lock until the dog returns to pass through again. Some models also include a remote control which allows the owner to open and close the door and leave it like that, regardless of the dog’s movements.
A electronic pet door has sensors that can even detect the size of the being that approaches it, telling human from animal, and thus it won’t open for burglars, even if they somehow get hold of the collar.
Cost
Most are reasonably priced starting at around $40 dollars but depending on the various features selected they can cost up to $700 dollars
Other features include battery back up and different locking options.
The electronic dog door is powered by normal electrical current or by batteries. It locks after the dog comes in, keeping animals and rain outside. Depending on your specificelectronic pet door model, you may get different features.
