Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door
- Versatile installation: Suitable for kennels, doors, and walls
- Accommodates pets between 20-120 pounds with medium (11" w x 14 1/2" h) and large (15" w x 23" h) sizes
- Quiet and lightweight design for timid dogs and multiple pet households
- Aluminum frame and durable 1/4" acrylic flap ensure long-lasting use
- Engineered for mild climates with low sealing, insulation, and wind resistance values
Product Details
The Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door is designed to provide a convenient and reliable solution for pet owners seeking a versatile, easy-to-use door for their furry friends. This dog door offers a lightweight and free-swinging flap, making it perfect for dogs of varying sizes and timid pets that might be hesitant to use a heavy-duty door. With its brushed aluminum frame, this dog door can be installed in kennels, doors, and walls, allowing for a wide range of applications in your home or outdoor space.
The 1/4" acrylic flap is both chew-proof and see-through, allowing pets to feel confident using the door while ensuring long-lasting durability. The Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door is available in two sizes—medium (11" w x 14 1/2" h) and large (15" w x 23" h)—to accommodate pets weighing between 20 and 120 pounds. The door's design is engineered for mild climates, with low sealing, insulation, and wind resistance values, making it a great choice for moderate weather conditions.
One of the standout features of this dog door is its quiet operation. The flap's weighted bottom prevents loud closures, ensuring that neither you nor your pets are disturbed by the door's use. This feature has been particularly appreciated by those with outdoor dog runs, as well as those who have installed the door in a gate to create a concealed dog run.
In addition to its functionality and ease of use, the Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door is backed by a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return period, providing peace of mind for your investment. With its durable construction and thoughtful design, this dog door is an excellent addition to any home with pets.
Features:
- Chew-proof and see-through acrylic flap for easy pet use
- Ideal for dogs of varying sizes, from medium to X-large
- Perfect for homes with timid or arthritic dogs that need a gentle door
- Quiet flap operation minimizes disturbances for both pets and owners
- 3-year warranty and 30-day return period for peace of mind
- A closing cover can be purchased separately if desired. It mounts on the opposite side of the door or wall from the pet door. A sturdy, 1/4" thick polypropylene panel slides down aluminum channels over a 14" x 20" opening. If you would like this closing cover to be lockable, drill a 1/2" hole through the cover and wall on the inside and insert a short dowel.
Benefits:
- Chew-proof flap is see-through, providing ease of use for pets.
- Accommodates pets of varying sizes.
- Lightweight flap is perfect for timid or arthritic dogs.
- Quiet flap does not disturb you or the pet.
- Warranty covers chewing in the case that your dog is an adamant, excessive chewer.
Size Chart
- Medium 11"w x 14 1/2"h
- Large 15"w x 23"h
Flap Dimensions:
11"w x 14 1/2"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
14"w x 18"h
The outer edge of the pet door.
Rough Cut Out:
11"w x 14 3/4"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.Flap Dimensions:
15"w x 23"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
18"w x 26"h
The outer edge of the pet door.
Rough Cut Out:
16 1/2"w x 25 1/2"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.| Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Rough Cut Out | Overall Frame Dimension | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 11" w x 14 1/2" h | 11" w x 14 3/4" h | 14" w x 18" h | 12" - 21" |
| Large | 15" w x 23"h | 16 1/2" w x 25 1/2" h | 18" w x 26" h | 12" - 34" |
| Closing Covers for these dog doors may be ordered at Gun Dog Closing Covers | ||||
Find The Best Pet Door Size For My Pet
A
Pet Height: inches
B
Pet Width: inches
Installation Instructions
Wall Installation
Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
04
Time Required
1-2 hours
Sections
01
Flags
02
Parts
- Gun Dog Pet Door
- Two 1-1/2" wood screws
Tools
- Tape measure
- Tools for cutting a hole in your wall
- Wall framing materials
- Felt or rubber weatherstripping
The Heavy Duty Dog Door ® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside surface of a building, wall or door, etc.
Step 1 Measure Pet Height
- Measure the belly height of your pet from ground level to his underside to find the correct height of the door opening. The bottom edge is usually from 6" to 12".
- For the Heavy Duty Dog Door, cut the opening 12-1/2" wide x 17-1/2" high.
- For the Big Dog Door, cut the opening 16-1/2" wide x 25-1/2" high.
Step 2 Determine Framing Requirements
- If mounted on garage or house wall, frame the depth of the wall to form a tunnel through the wall. (Use 2" X 4" or 2" X 6" material).
- If needed, add a least a 1/2" x 1-1/2" flat outside mounting surfacing.
Step 3 Cut the Opening
- Cut opening, if needed add a 1-1/2" flat mounting surface.
- Place door over opening and use the enclosed two 1-1/2” wood screws to hold door to opening.
Step 4 Apply Weatherstripping
- Install 1/8" felt or rubber weather stripping on surface of building or door.
Door Installation
Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
04
Time Required
1-2 hours
Sections
01
Flags
00
Parts
- Gun Dog Pet Door
- Two 1-1/2" wood screws
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Drill
- Jigsaw
- Door framing materials
- Silicone caulking
The Heavy Duty Dog Door® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside of a house door or a garage door.
Step 1 Measure Pet Height
- To find correct height of the hole for your dog, measure the belly height of your pet (average installation is 6"-12").
- Mark the height in pencil on one side of your door.
Step 2 Drill Holes
- The Heavy Duty Dog Door hole size is 12-1/2" x 17-1/2".
- For the Big Dog Door the hole size is 16-1/2" x 25-1/2".
- Drill a half inch hole into each corner. Then draw lines to connect the corners.
- Insert jigsaw into drill hole and follow drawn lines to cut out hole.
Step 3 Steel and raised Panel Doors
- If installing on a steel door, cut hole 3/4" larger, glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening.
- If installing on a raised panel door, cut hole in center of door 3/4", glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening to cover styrofoam and install trim to inside/outside of door surface.
Step 4 Hollow Core Doors
- If installing in a hollow core door, use four strips of wood the same width as the hollow between the panels in your door.
- Position the wood so that they are flush with the edges of the hole.
- Either glue, nail, or screw the strips. Frame the outside/inside hole with 2" x 1/4" lengths.
Step 5 Complete Installation
- Use silicone caulking around trim kit for added insulation.
- To quiet door closing, staple 5/8" of the window felt to the sides and the bottom of the pet door.
Training Timid Dogs to Use the Pet Door
Whether you have an adult dog, or a new puppy, teaching him how to use a Gun Dog House Door® (GDHD) will be done the same way. When you install your dog door, make sure you measure the "rise" of your dog (the measurement from the floor to the lowest part of your dog's chest or stomach). This measurement tells you where to place the "bottom" of your dog door. The bottom of your dog door should be an inch lower than the "rise" of your dog.
If you have a puppy you will need to install the dog door one inch from the ground; and you will need to reinstall it at higher intervals as your puppy grows. Another option is to take an educated guess as to how tall your dog will eventually be, install the dog door at the appropriate height, and construct a "puppy-ramp" so your puppy can reach the dog door and go through it comfortably.
Once the frame of the GDHD door is installed in a wall or door, leave the GDHD off at first. Have someone stay inside with your dog while you go outside. Call your dog through the "hole" (door frame without the GDHD). When he goes through and comes to you, praise him lavishly and give him a treat. Now have the person inside the house call him through the "hole." When he gets to them, they should praise it and offer a treat as well. Do this at least 3 times and no more than a dozen. After this, your dog will know there is a hole in the wall or the door especially for him.
Step 1: Leave the GDHD off the cut opening for one full day. Encourage him to use his opening by not letting him use the "real" doors. Instead, you use the real door and say to your dog, "Go to your door!" pointing in the direction of his dog door. You may need the help of someone inside to "help" the dog find his new door. After a half a dozen times, your dog should like this new game! If you have a very young puppy, do not expect them to learn "Go to your door" for many weeks or months; still give them the command in a happy voice, and have someone inside show them where their door is every time. It sometimes helps if you are outside (after going through a real door) and someone else helps your dog or puppy find the doggie door as you call him from outside.On the second day, install the GDHD.
Step 2: Now, you will need to repeat the same exercise as when you first sent your dog through the "hole." But this time, the person on the same side of the door as the dog will need to "push" the GDHD open for him. Each time the dog goes through the door, push the GDHD less and less for him. It is important that the dog gets used to the feel of the GDHD on the back of his head so once your dog has begun going through the door, let go of the GDHD so he feels it on his head and body as he goes through the door. Eventually the dog will need to push the GDHD by himself and dogs are usually hesitant to do this at first. He will probably put his nose down by the bottom of the GDHD and wait for the GDHD to move (after all, it has up to now). At this point, push the GDHD slightly so that your dog can see it is a moveable object, let the GDHD bounce back to the closed position. The best way I can explain it is that you are "poking" GDHD using short, quick pokes. This gives the dog a glimpse of an opening and encourages him to poke the door himself.
Step 3: At this stage, some dogs begin going through the door with ease, others become quite excited, but still haven't figured out that they can push the door open. If your dog will not push the door open by himself yet, remove the GDHD and install a piece of carpet onto the opening. You want the carpet to have a least a _” opening on the sides and bottom. The dog should feel more comfortable pushing the carpet on its own. After 2-3 days, install the GDHD and with our enthusiastic encouragement and praise, your dog should be able to push the GDHD now with no problem.
Videos
Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door
FAQ
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What are the differences between the Gun Dog doors? The Gun Dog Easy Dog Door is lighter than the others because the hinges aren't spring loaded and there are no magnets to assist with closure; this makes it easier for smaller dogs and maybe cats to use the door.The Gun Dog Heavy Duty dog door has a rigid door that includes a warranty covering chewing damages. This is the original door that was created by Gun Dog to address all the issues the owner of the company ran into while operating his kennel for large lab retriever dogs.The Gun Dog Big Dog Door is the same as the heavy duty door, but it just offers a larger flap size of 15" x 23". Gun Dog Easy Dog Door Gun Dog Heavy Duty Gun Dog Big Dog Door |
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Can this be used with multiple pets? Yes - as it is much easier to push open, it would be the one to use in a kennel with different size dogs. |
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Can you lock the pet door? You can use this door along with the Gun Dog Closing covers. |
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Is this only for kennels? Nope, you can use this door on a residential application if needed. |
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Does it keep out weather? The flap is fairly heavy, but there really is no seal between the flap and the frame, so it isn't the best as far as energy efficiency. |
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What material is the flap? It is a thick rigid polycarbonate. |
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What material is the frame? Heavy aluminium. |
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Is this both pieces of the frame? The door is just a flap frame, so there is no exterior frame to finish out the opposite side. |
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Can this go into a wall? Yes, but you need to have your contractor build and seal up a tunnel framing out the interior. |
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Can you get a flexible flap? Not with this pet door. |
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Are these doors chew resistant? Absolutely! They're near indestructible - that is what makes them good for kennels. |
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Is the dog gun dog door self framing? No, Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door includes one frame with flap which allows it to be installed in virtually any application with proper framing |
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How much does shipping cost? Shipping is calculated at checkout. |
Warranty
Gun Dog House Door® Co.
The Heavy Duty Dog Door®, Big Dog Door™, Easy Dog Door™ is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. We warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for the life of your dog. Damage caused by accident, improper installation or abuse is specifically excluded from this warranty. Gun Dog House Door® Co. is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from use of this product. Normal wear and tear excludes the hinges from warranty. Customers are responsible for all shipping costs.
Partial returns and/or damages will not receive full credit. Items damaged through USE or due to return shipping damage will receive partial or no credit. Should you decide that you wish to refuse receipt of an item when delivered by UPS, USPS, FedEx or common carrier and legitimately ordered the product, credit will be issued minus any shipping custom fees and charges.
Customer Reviews
Size Chart
- Medium 11"w x 14 1/2"h
- Large 15"w x 23"h
Flap Dimensions:
11"w x 14 1/2"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
14"w x 18"h
The outer edge of the pet door. Rough Cut Out:
11"w x 14 3/4"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.Flap Dimensions:
15"w x 23"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
18"w x 26"h
The outer edge of the pet door. Rough Cut Out:
16 1/2"w x 25 1/2"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.| Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Rough Cut Out | Overall Frame Dimension | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 11" w x 14 1/2" h | 11" w x 14 3/4" h | 14" w x 18" h | 12" - 21" |
| Large | 15" w x 23"h | 16 1/2" w x 25 1/2" h | 18" w x 26" h | 12" - 34" |
| Closing Covers for these dog doors may be ordered at Gun Dog Closing Covers | ||||
Find The Best Pet Door Size For My Pet
A
Pet Height: inches
B
Pet Width: inches
Installation Instructions
Wall Installation
Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
04
Time Required
1-2 hours
Sections
01
Flags
02
Parts
- Gun Dog Pet Door
- Two 1-1/2" wood screws
Tools
- Tape measure
- Tools for cutting a hole in your wall
- Wall framing materials
- Felt or rubber weatherstripping
The Heavy Duty Dog Door ® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside surface of a building, wall or door, etc.
Step 1 Measure Pet Height
- Measure the belly height of your pet from ground level to his underside to find the correct height of the door opening. The bottom edge is usually from 6" to 12".
- For the Heavy Duty Dog Door, cut the opening 12-1/2" wide x 17-1/2" high.
- For the Big Dog Door, cut the opening 16-1/2" wide x 25-1/2" high.
Step 2 Determine Framing Requirements
- If mounted on garage or house wall, frame the depth of the wall to form a tunnel through the wall. (Use 2" X 4" or 2" X 6" material).
- If needed, add a least a 1/2" x 1-1/2" flat outside mounting surfacing.
Step 3 Cut the Opening
- Cut opening, if needed add a 1-1/2" flat mounting surface.
- Place door over opening and use the enclosed two 1-1/2” wood screws to hold door to opening.
Step 4 Apply Weatherstripping
- Install 1/8" felt or rubber weather stripping on surface of building or door.
Door Installation
Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
04
Time Required
1-2 hours
Sections
01
Flags
00
Parts
- Gun Dog Pet Door
- Two 1-1/2" wood screws
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Drill
- Jigsaw
- Door framing materials
- Silicone caulking
The Heavy Duty Dog Door® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside of a house door or a garage door.
Step 1 Measure Pet Height
- To find correct height of the hole for your dog, measure the belly height of your pet (average installation is 6"-12").
- Mark the height in pencil on one side of your door.
Step 2 Drill Holes
- The Heavy Duty Dog Door hole size is 12-1/2" x 17-1/2".
- For the Big Dog Door the hole size is 16-1/2" x 25-1/2".
- Drill a half inch hole into each corner. Then draw lines to connect the corners.
- Insert jigsaw into drill hole and follow drawn lines to cut out hole.
Step 3 Steel and raised Panel Doors
- If installing on a steel door, cut hole 3/4" larger, glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening.
- If installing on a raised panel door, cut hole in center of door 3/4", glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening to cover styrofoam and install trim to inside/outside of door surface.
Step 4 Hollow Core Doors
- If installing in a hollow core door, use four strips of wood the same width as the hollow between the panels in your door.
- Position the wood so that they are flush with the edges of the hole.
- Either glue, nail, or screw the strips. Frame the outside/inside hole with 2" x 1/4" lengths.
Step 5 Complete Installation
- Use silicone caulking around trim kit for added insulation.
- To quiet door closing, staple 5/8" of the window felt to the sides and the bottom of the pet door.
Training Timid Dogs to Use the Pet Door
Whether you have an adult dog, or a new puppy, teaching him how to use a Gun Dog House Door® (GDHD) will be done the same way. When you install your dog door, make sure you measure the "rise" of your dog (the measurement from the floor to the lowest part of your dog's chest or stomach). This measurement tells you where to place the "bottom" of your dog door. The bottom of your dog door should be an inch lower than the "rise" of your dog.
If you have a puppy you will need to install the dog door one inch from the ground; and you will need to reinstall it at higher intervals as your puppy grows. Another option is to take an educated guess as to how tall your dog will eventually be, install the dog door at the appropriate height, and construct a "puppy-ramp" so your puppy can reach the dog door and go through it comfortably.
Once the frame of the GDHD door is installed in a wall or door, leave the GDHD off at first. Have someone stay inside with your dog while you go outside. Call your dog through the "hole" (door frame without the GDHD). When he goes through and comes to you, praise him lavishly and give him a treat. Now have the person inside the house call him through the "hole." When he gets to them, they should praise it and offer a treat as well. Do this at least 3 times and no more than a dozen. After this, your dog will know there is a hole in the wall or the door especially for him.
Step 1: Leave the GDHD off the cut opening for one full day. Encourage him to use his opening by not letting him use the "real" doors. Instead, you use the real door and say to your dog, "Go to your door!" pointing in the direction of his dog door. You may need the help of someone inside to "help" the dog find his new door. After a half a dozen times, your dog should like this new game! If you have a very young puppy, do not expect them to learn "Go to your door" for many weeks or months; still give them the command in a happy voice, and have someone inside show them where their door is every time. It sometimes helps if you are outside (after going through a real door) and someone else helps your dog or puppy find the doggie door as you call him from outside.On the second day, install the GDHD.
Step 2: Now, you will need to repeat the same exercise as when you first sent your dog through the "hole." But this time, the person on the same side of the door as the dog will need to "push" the GDHD open for him. Each time the dog goes through the door, push the GDHD less and less for him. It is important that the dog gets used to the feel of the GDHD on the back of his head so once your dog has begun going through the door, let go of the GDHD so he feels it on his head and body as he goes through the door. Eventually the dog will need to push the GDHD by himself and dogs are usually hesitant to do this at first. He will probably put his nose down by the bottom of the GDHD and wait for the GDHD to move (after all, it has up to now). At this point, push the GDHD slightly so that your dog can see it is a moveable object, let the GDHD bounce back to the closed position. The best way I can explain it is that you are "poking" GDHD using short, quick pokes. This gives the dog a glimpse of an opening and encourages him to poke the door himself.
Step 3: At this stage, some dogs begin going through the door with ease, others become quite excited, but still haven't figured out that they can push the door open. If your dog will not push the door open by himself yet, remove the GDHD and install a piece of carpet onto the opening. You want the carpet to have a least a _” opening on the sides and bottom. The dog should feel more comfortable pushing the carpet on its own. After 2-3 days, install the GDHD and with our enthusiastic encouragement and praise, your dog should be able to push the GDHD now with no problem.
Videos
Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door
FAQ
|
What are the differences between the Gun Dog doors? The Gun Dog Easy Dog Door is lighter than the others because the hinges aren't spring loaded and there are no magnets to assist with closure; this makes it easier for smaller dogs and maybe cats to use the door.The Gun Dog Heavy Duty dog door has a rigid door that includes a warranty covering chewing damages. This is the original door that was created by Gun Dog to address all the issues the owner of the company ran into while operating his kennel for large lab retriever dogs.The Gun Dog Big Dog Door is the same as the heavy duty door, but it just offers a larger flap size of 15" x 23". Gun Dog Easy Dog Door Gun Dog Heavy Duty Gun Dog Big Dog Door |
|
Can this be used with multiple pets? Yes - as it is much easier to push open, it would be the one to use in a kennel with different size dogs. |
|
Can you lock the pet door? You can use this door along with the Gun Dog Closing covers. |
|
Is this only for kennels? Nope, you can use this door on a residential application if needed. |
|
Does it keep out weather? The flap is fairly heavy, but there really is no seal between the flap and the frame, so it isn't the best as far as energy efficiency. |
|
What material is the flap? It is a thick rigid polycarbonate. |
|
What material is the frame? Heavy aluminium. |
|
Is this both pieces of the frame? The door is just a flap frame, so there is no exterior frame to finish out the opposite side. |
|
Can this go into a wall? Yes, but you need to have your contractor build and seal up a tunnel framing out the interior. |
|
Can you get a flexible flap? Not with this pet door. |
|
Are these doors chew resistant? Absolutely! They're near indestructible - that is what makes them good for kennels. |
|
Is the dog gun dog door self framing? No, Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door includes one frame with flap which allows it to be installed in virtually any application with proper framing |
|
How much does shipping cost? Shipping is calculated at checkout. |
Warranty
Gun Dog House Door® Co.
The Heavy Duty Dog Door®, Big Dog Door™, Easy Dog Door™ is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. We warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for the life of your dog. Damage caused by accident, improper installation or abuse is specifically excluded from this warranty. Gun Dog House Door® Co. is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from use of this product. Normal wear and tear excludes the hinges from warranty. Customers are responsible for all shipping costs.
Partial returns and/or damages will not receive full credit. Items damaged through USE or due to return shipping damage will receive partial or no credit. Should you decide that you wish to refuse receipt of an item when delivered by UPS, USPS, FedEx or common carrier and legitimately ordered the product, credit will be issued minus any shipping custom fees and charges.
- Reviews
- Questions
So durable!!
This door is so durable!! the flap is hard and very clear so my dog can see going out and in which he likes. We had the darker flaps before and he would never use them. With this door he uses them like a champ. I just got a puppy and he tried chewing on the door but I got him to stop and there were no marks. I am so happy with this door. The quality is great it is durable and insulates well. Great door.
Simple Pet door
Simple construction will hopefully lead to years of use. Like the very large pet door size (15" wide x 23" tall) for my big dog. Very clear hard plastic-type flap that lacks a magnet or spring so it depends on weight to keep it closed. Would probably not recommend if you live in a windy area. If you want a locking cover you have to buy it separately
Looks great, sounds great
This pet door is so sleek and streamlined - doesn't look bulky at all. There are no magnets, so it's really quiet (doesn't scare my dog) and is really easy for even the smaller ones to go through. Definitely not for you if you need something with great insulation because it's a free swinging door, but we installed this in the doghouse outside, so that wasn't an issue.
Easy to use
This pet door works great for my outdoor dog run, I have 20 pound dogs and a larger dog, so the flap needed to be easy to push and see through. There is no resistance to this flap, my only issue is that it takes a long time to "settle" after they pass through it, since it swings back and forth for awhile. But very high in quality and I don't think it will ever break.
Sturdy, Well-Made, Excellent
We needed a dog door in a gate behind our house that sections off our dog run. We wanted to keep the gate closed at all times to conceal the dog run, but needed to give our dog access since that's where he goes to the bathroom. Our needs were very specific because it needed to attach to our iron gate, which is a different thickness than a standard door or wall. We also needed it to withstand the elements that comes with being outside. This does both. The frame is rust-proof aluminum and flat, allowing us to screw it to the back of our gate. The "flap" is hard plexiglass, so no warping and very rigid. The door is extremely well-constructed. I can see this easily lasting longer than I'll be alive. Highly recommend.
