5 Signs that it’s Time to get a Dog Door

5 Signs that it’s Time to get a Dog Door

You’ve got your dog and have been busy getting them house trained and generally settled into the household. Is it now time to get a pet door installed? This short article will let you know 5 signs that it’s time to get a dog door.

1. You’re sick of playing doorperson

If you or members of your family are constantly having to play doorperson to your pet, this could good be a big sign that it’s time to get a pet door.  It can be particularly exasperating when you’re in the middle of something important to have to get up and let your dog out. (Not to mention having to let them back inside not long after that!)

2.  Your pet goes to the toilet inside

There’s nothing more horrible than having to clean up after your dog has accidentally gone to the toilet inside.  Apart from the annoyance to owners, it may actually be very stressful for your dog to have to wait to go outside to the toilet.

3.  You have a Hyperactive or Restless Dog

If you keep your dog inside and then get home to find them a little bit hyperactive or restless, this can be a result of them being inside for too long. A pet door is a great solution for them to get outside when they want and run around!

4.  Your Dog is Waking You Up in the Middle of the Night to go Outside

There’s nothing as great as a restful night’s sleep! This can be disturbed if your dog wakes you up in the middle of the night wanting to go outside to the toilet.  Apart from the feeling not so good the next day, continual disrupted sleep patterns can have more serious health side effects.

5.  Your Dog is getting a Little Bit Tubby!

This may happen if you’ve had your dog for a while and they’ve start to put on the kilos. A pet door would be the perfect solution to allow them outside so they can exercise at their leisure.  Dr Sarah Crank from Advanced Animal Care says that like humans, dogs need exercise avoid obesity and potential other problems like diabetes and arthritis.

Conclusion

Knowing the signs that you need a pet door is the first step!  If you think your dog needs a dog door, the easiest second step is to contact a pet door installation service.  If you are in the Melbourne or Mornington Peninsula area, please feel free to contact us for any help or advice here at Affordable Pet Doors Melbourne.