cowanbree Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Another dog door has met a sad end here so I would appreciate a recommendation for one that is a bit sturdier and able to meet the needs of my busy household It is for a wooden door and has to be big enough and sturdy enough to cope with very rough Australian Shepherd but also lightweight enough for my shelties and a 3kg cat to use. The current Dogmate one has a plastic see through flap which is great but it does not hold up very well and is constantly being broken or flipped out of the bracket by dogs racing through it at high speeds. It also doesn’t lock overly well and my aussie easily opens it. Any suggestions would be great especially if you know where I can buy them at a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamum Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 We had the same issue with the plastic flap so replaced it with a piece of rubber backed outdoor matting from Bunnings. It's not the most attractive but it's light enough not to impede the dogs getting through but it's heavy enough to stray down blocking the opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I am putting one of these in at my new place. It has a aluminium frame and a PVC flap. Hopefully FHRP's GSP won't break this one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I am putting one of these in at my new place. It has a aluminium frame and a PVC flap. Hopefully FHRP's GSP won't break this one!! Have you actually seen one in the flesh? The flap looks almost material like? The security barrier for lock it, does it just click into place? That is what the Dogmate one is like and Nova pulls it off and opens the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 We had the same issue with the plastic flap so replaced it with a piece of rubber backed outdoor matting from Bunnings. It's not the most attractive but it's light enough not to impede the dogs getting through but it's heavy enough to stray down blocking the opening. I have tried something similar but it didn't last sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 This one comes very highly recommended but the cost is making my eyes water a bit http://www.jjgroup.com.au/products/pet-doors-dog-doors-cat-doors-australia/large/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I am putting one of these in at my new place. It has a aluminium frame and a PVC flap. Hopefully FHRP's GSP won't break this one!! Have you actually seen one in the flesh? The flap looks almost material like? The security barrier for lock it, does it just click into place? That is what the Dogmate one is like and Nova pulls it off and opens the door I will tell you in a week. The flap is PVC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) Thanks, will wait to hear. Really want to get the right one and this could be a good half way between the dogmate one and the really expensive one. Actually just read the reviews and they say it doesn't cope with windy conditions and the magnet is constantly blown open. Will be interested to hear how you like it Edited April 11, 2015 by cowanbree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 This one comes very highly recommended but the cost is making my eyes water a bit http://www.jjgroup.c...ustralia/large/ Hooley Dooley! Great looking door - shocking price!! I'd want it jewel encrusted for that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I know westiemum but the truth is if I knew it would work and last the distance I would buy it as I am constantly replacing flaps and now the entire door of the cheaper ones. Would probably work out cheaper in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Actually I take your point. I have a dog mate door which even old Maccles manages to haul himself through with his wonky back legs - but all mine are smaller and older and don't race through it - so its standing up pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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