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Dog Doors for Glass French Doors
Dog doors and partitioning glass doors allow your furry friend to come and go as they please whilst maintaining your home’s aesthetic appeal. Modular Systems has a number of dog door designs to suit all tastes, and beneficial for all breeds. Whether you’re a breeder, groomer or proud pet owner, we have the dog door of your choice.
Dog doors for glass french doors
🛠️ How to Install a Pet Door in a Hinged Door
1. Preparation
“Install a pet door yourself and save money with our easy-to-follow guide. We’ll walk you through every step, from choosing the right door to installing it.”
2. Measure Carefully
“The width of the pet door should be about 2″ wider than the widest part of your pet for comfortable use.”
“To choose the correct flap size, you will need to measure your pet to find what pet door width, height, and step-over you will need.”
“The top of the pet door flap should be at least 1″ above the tallest point on your pet’s back.”
“For maximum ease of use, the step-over height should never exceed ⅓ of your pet’s height.”
3. Choose Location & Door Type
“Your dog door should be installed in a door that is easily accessible by your pet—ideally, in a door near their main living area.”
“A regular hollow core door is the easiest to install a pet door in; complexity increases with metal or panel doors.”
4. Template & Drill
“Tape the provided template on the door.”
“Drill holes at the corners of the outline using a ½-inch drill bit to make cutting easier.”
5. Cut the Opening
“Begin in one corner and insert the blade into the ½-inch drill hole. Carefully continue along the pencil line to cut the outline of the pet door.”
“Cut the opening for the dog door with a hand saw. Start in one corner and cut along the outline you made with the template.”
6. Fit & Frame
“Insert the interior and exterior frames on either side of the door. Make sure the frames are flushed with the surface of the door. Use a level to make sure the frames are even on both sides.”
7. Secure the Door
“Hold the pet door in place and tighten the screws. Make sure you tighten them until they are just fixed and not overly tightened.”
“From outside the house, insert the side with no flap into the outer frame of the dog door. … Insert the interior frame of the dog door on the interior side of your door. The one with the flap is the interior side.”
8. Seal the Edges
“Use caulk to seal the inner part of the outer frame. This will help keep outside air from entering your home.”
9. Final Adjustments & Training
“After you have successfully installed and sealed the pet door, it is time to introduce your furry friend to their new entrance.”
“Stand on the other side of the door with a treat to coax them through… Once they’ve done it and realised it’s harmless, there’ll be no stopping them!”
🧰 Quick Tips for a Strong, Clean Install
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Always measure your dog first – width, height, step-over – to pick the right size door.
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Drilling pilot holes before cutting helps keep edges neat.
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Use a level when fitting the frames so doors close properly.
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Caulk fully around the outside frame to prevent drafts.
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Train your dog with treats to ensure they know how to use it.
The Best Temporary Dog Door For Hinged Doors
If you have a hinged door, and your dog needs to be let out in a hurry, you can use one of these temporary dog door inserts. They’re designed to fit into the space where the knob and deadbolt would be on a regular door.
The idea is that you open the door, and then slip the insert into place. Your dog will go through it as if it were any other doorway.
The best part is that many of these temporary dog doors are designed so that you can remove them after your dog has used them. There are several designs available, but they all work in essentially the same way. Here are some of our favorites:
PetSafe Deluxe Patio Panel (Amazon) This is one of our favorite temporary pet doors for hinged doors because it’s easy to install and comes with everything you need to get started right away — including an instruction manual!
PetSafe Deluxe Patio Panel is made from metal and plastic, so it’s durable enough for long-term use but also flexible enough to fit most sizes of dogs and cats — even big ones!
A temporary dog door for hinged doors is a convenient way to give your pet access to the outdoors. There are several different types of temporary pet doors available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Premium Pet Doors offers an attractive and sturdy wooden insert that fits into your existing doorframe. This option provides the best protection from the elements, but it also has the highest price tag.
The Snap-EZ Pet Door is made from plastic and can be installed in minutes without any tools or drilling. However, it does not offer as much protection from wind or rain as other options and may not fit doors with thick frames.
The PetSafe Freedom Aluminum Patio Panel is similar to Snap-EZ in that it requires no tools or drilling to install and has no moving parts that could break down over time. It also allows you to install multiple panels on multiple doors so that more than one pet can use it at once.
The Door Buddy is an indoor/outdoor pet door that can be installed on your existing hinged door. The Door Buddy is made to fit any size dog from Chihuahuas to Great Danes and every breed in between. It’s very easy to install and use, simply open the door and step through. The Door Buddy will stay securely in place until you need it again.
The Door Buddy is a great option for anyone who wants to give their dog access to their home without having to go through a permanent pet door installation.
The PetSafe® Patio Panel Pet Door is designed to fit most hinged patio doors and is the perfect solution for pet owners with a screen door that needs an easy-to-use, weatherproof dog door. The Patio Panel Dog Door is made of durable plastic that will last and last.
This pet door features an extra large tunnel design to allow your pet easy access into and out of your home. It also has a built-in weather strip which helps keep out rain, wind and snow.
The Patio Panel Pet Door has a secure locking system so you can rest assured knowing your pet will not be able to go outside when you do not want them to. This dog door also comes with an insulated flap that reduces noise from outside which makes it ideal for use in apartments or condos where you do not wish for your neighbors to hear your pet coming in or going out.
The PetSafe® Patio Panel Pet Door can be easily installed in less than 10 minutes and does not require any tools. It fits both left-hand and right-hand hinged patio doors measuring up to 32″ wide by 80″ tall (81 x 205 cm).