The Extreme Dog Fence Dual Flap Aluminum Dog & Cat Door has excellent functionality and ease of use. However, there are significant durability concerns, with flaps breaking after about a year of use.
Flaps breaking after a year
The door is easy to install and took about an hour and a half.
The dual-flap design allows dogs to enter and exit, keeping cats out-effectively.
Multiple dog breeds can use the door with no issues.
Frequent reports of top flaps breaking after a year of use. "Bad design. The flaps should be hinged."
The extra flap scares the cat, which is the idea, however long term , lead to escaping cat specific issues, like relatives suggestion.
Yes, it takes about an hour and a half to install.
No, the design is intended to keep cats out.
"Have other dog doors placed throughout my home, but I wanted this one to install in my exterior back door. I needed one that would allow my 3 dogs (medium-large breeds) to get in and out of with ease, but my cat would not be able to get out. I did not want one that would require my dogs to wear co..."
"Expect the flaps to break off at their tops after about one year of use. Bad design. The flaps should be hinged."
If you're looking for a door that works well but need something more durable, consider looking for alternatives. The design's effectiveness might tempt you but take the durability concerns into account.
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