Understanding the Electronic Pet Door
An electronic dog door is powered by batteries, by connecting it to an electrical outlet, or by a mix of both. This type of door uses high technology in oder to make life easier for the dog and its owner. These doors are specially designed and will only open for the dog that is wearing a special collar piece. This will keep other animals and potential crooks from entering the house. An electronic pet door costs more than other types of pet doors, but they are worth the price.
Traditional pet doors give the dog freedom to come and go, but they do not keep undesired elements out of the house such as cold weather and leaves like an electronic pet door can. Also, while both types of pet doors let your dog inside, only the electronic pet door will close after your dog is inside, which might save it from other dogs or cruel children.
How do they work?
Although they can vary a bit from manufacturer to manufacturer, these doors usually work in the same way. 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. There are some types which include a remote control that let the owner keep the door closed or opened regardless of where the collar is.
A electronic dog 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.
Price
Price will not only depend on the material and size of the automatic dog door, but also on the number of features it has, with prices ranging from $40 to up to $700.
Extra features include several locking modes and aesthetic designs.
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