| Installing a dog door provides a great deal of | | | | After you have taken the measurements the width of |
| convenience to both you and your best friend. Giving | | | | your dog you will want to measure your dog's height. |
| them the ability to go in and out as they choose will not | | | | This can be done by starting the measurement at the |
| only be more efficient for you but the opportunity will | | | | tops of your dogs shoulder to underneath their chest. |
| give your dog the chance at more independence and | | | | Then you will add an inch the same way you do by |
| more exercise! | | | | measuring the width of your canine. |
| Before installing your dog door you will want to | | | | To make sure that these measurements are accurate, |
| correctly size your dog to ensure that the dog door is | | | | you can try them out by taking the measurements and |
| the right size for your four legged friend! You do not | | | | drawing a box like shape on a piece of cardboard and |
| want a dog door that is too small, where your pet | | | | cutting out the box to see if your goes in and out |
| cannot go in and out comfortably or too big giving the | | | | comfortably. If you see your dog has any problems |
| chance for other unwanted guests to enter your | | | | you will want to take your dogs measurements again |
| home. | | | | and see if you made any errors. You will have to retry |
| To correctly size your dog for the doggie door you will | | | | till you see your dog going through the cutout smoothly. |
| want to get in front of your dog to where your faces | | | | As every dog is different and come in different sizes |
| are level and then measure your dog from their widest | | | | there are other special considerations to keep in mind. |
| part from right to left and then you will want to add an | | | | If you are purchasing your dogs door at a pet supplies |
| inch to that measurement. Adding an inch is imperative | | | | store you will want to take the measurements with |
| so that the dog door is the correct size. This will give | | | | you so you will get the right size. By correctly sizing |
| your dog just enough room to get access in or out of | | | | your dog you will not only be ensuring that the door is |
| your house comfortably without damaging the door or | | | | the right size but you will be saving yourself a lot of |
| ruing the flap. | | | | potential trouble and possibly money. |