PetSafe Extreme Weather Energy Efficient Plastic Pet Door for Cats and Dogs – Large
Give your Pet the Freedom to Come and Go
Let the door do the work!
The PetSafe Extreme Weather Plastic Pet Door gives your pet the freedom to go in and out on their own time. Let your pet choose when it’s bathroom time or time to play, so you and your pet can live happy together.
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Do-It-Yourself Installation
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Measure Your DoorTo find the right place for the pet door, mark your pet’s shoulder height on the door, then use the provided template to trace the outline of the door. | Cut Along the TemplateCut along the traced template line. | Install the Pet DoorPlace the pet door frame into the door and secure the frame with screws so your pet can have the freedom to go outside on his own time! |
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| More PetSafe Solutions for You and Your Pet | PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher Dog Toy, Interactive Tennis Ball Throwing Machine for Dogs, Water Resistant | The PetSafe Ricochet Electronic Dog Toy features 2 paired toys that will have your dog bouncing back and forth as he tries to catch a “moving” squeak sound | PetSafe Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder, Smartphone, 24-Cups (5 678 ml) Wi-Fi Enabled App for iPhone and Android | The PetSafe 3.7 litre water capacity is great for households with medium size dogs | Soft on teeth, preventing irritation of the mouth, the fleece and rope braided tug does not stick to dog’s teeth or gums |
| Weight: | 2 kg |
| Size: | L |
| Dimensions: | 34.61 x 8.57 x 52.71 cm; 2 Kilograms |
| Model: | ZPA19-17116 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | L |
| Volume: | 2780.07 Millilitres |
The lock out panel is nice and sturdy. Easy to slide in and out. But it is not designed to stay attached. You remove it completely when not in use so that runs the risk of it getting lost/damaged.
It was a pain in the rear to install, for someone with little carpentry skills. The template wasn’t super helpful. The hardest part was drilling holes in both sides of the door so that the inner and outer frames align. You have very little room for error. I cussed. A lot. But once it was installed I felt it was a well made design, overall. I would buy it again if needed.
Was easily installed in the same door where my dogs killed the last dog flap, seems to keep out the elements and cold air but let the dogs have free access. As the puppy is only a third of the weight of the bigger dogs he literally charges or launches himself at the dog flap.
Will have to see if it lasts longer than the original which was designed for upto 20kg dogs, mine are 3 times that so in fairness no surprise that it only lasted a month.
Was easily installed in the same door where my dogs killed the last dog flap, seems to keep out the elements and cold air but let the dogs have free access. As the puppy is only a third of the weight of the bigger dogs he literally charges or launches himself at the dog flap.
Will have to see if it lasts longer than the original which was designed for upto 20kg dogs, mine are 3 times that so in fairness no surprise that it only lasted a month.
Great dog trap door. Very easy to install, you just need a jigsaw and screwdriver and away you go. The door flap is solid and keeps wind and cold out. Took the dog two days to be fully comfortable using it.
This is a good dog door and our Irish Wolfhound is able to use it with ease but it was too big in the door to be able to fit the locking plate. However, our Wolfhound and 2 cats are happy using it.
This is a good dog door and our Irish Wolfhound is able to use it with ease but it was too big in the door to be able to fit the locking plate. However, our Wolfhound and 2 cats are happy using it.
All in all a fab product, relatively easy to fit and does exactly what it claims to do.
I didnt read any instructions. I watched utube videos b4 i bought it. This is the easiest fasted bit of diy i have ever done…..do not be scared to cut your door!
I didnt read any instructions. I watched utube videos b4 i bought it. This is the easiest fasted bit of diy i have ever done…..do not be scared to cut your door!
Would fit literally any dog, its huge, be sure to measure your door tho, I purchased this for my sisters house and it didn’t fit the back door so I took it back to mine and it fit my back door perfectly, we both have rottweilers and could have done with a smaller size, not complaining just for an idea for people
Would fit literally any dog, its huge, be sure to measure your door tho, I purchased this for my sisters house and it didn’t fit the back door so I took it back to mine and it fit my back door perfectly, we both have rottweilers and could have done with a smaller size, not complaining just for an idea for people
First I needed to make the existing hole in our door smaller. The hole template was invaluable at this stage.The-new door was easy to fit. What took the time was fitting decorative mouldings to hide the infills.
Our dog soon mastered the task of getting out of the door, but barked to come back in especially in the early hours of the morning. We put a night light in our utility room, which seems to have solved the problem!
We are confident that our new door will not blow open as readily as the previous one did.
Should come with 2 covers for when you want to restrict access! Dog only knows it’s out of action from one side! (Bought anther from pet safe USA site!) flaps are sturdy, my 7kg puppy has no problem getting through.
Should come with 2 covers for when you want to restrict access! Dog only knows it’s out of action from one side! (Bought anther from pet safe USA site!) flaps are sturdy, my 7kg puppy has no problem getting through.
Should come with 2 covers for when you want to restrict access! Dog only knows it’s out of action from one side! (Bought anther from pet safe USA site!) flaps are sturdy, my 7kg puppy has no problem getting through.
Should come with 2 covers for when you want to restrict access! Dog only knows it’s out of action from one side! (Bought anther from pet safe USA site!) flaps are sturdy, my 7kg puppy has no problem getting through.
No problems so far and the wind howls past our door !!!
Has stopped the rain coming in with the wind .
Would definitely recommend.
Excellent product. Much better than the one with a single flap. The corridor where my dogs flap is was cold but it’s now really snug and warm. Took dogs a while to get used to it. Cat had no problem though
Excellent product. Much better than the one with a single flap. The corridor where my dogs flap is was cold but it’s now really snug and warm. Took dogs a while to get used to it. Cat had no problem though
Bought this to replace an existing dog flap of the same make as needed additional insulation from the weather. Installation was a bit tricky even with two people you need about six hands each to hold it all in place whilst you tighten all the fixings. However, once installed and the flaps adjusted slightly it does a great job keeping the weatherout, even the cat can still easily use it.
Bought this to replace an existing dog flap of the same make as needed additional insulation from the weather. Installation was a bit tricky even with two people you need about six hands each to hold it all in place whilst you tighten all the fixings. However, once installed and the flaps adjusted slightly it does a great job keeping the weatherout, even the cat can still easily use it.
Ich wollte etwas, das auf lange Sicht funktioniert. Viel Technik, “viel Probleme” kennt man ja. Von der Kche aus kann man bei mir auf die Terrasse und genau dort gehen meine Katzen am liebsten ein und aus. Erstaunlicherweise wurde die etwas schwerere Klappe schnell von allen Fellnasen angenommen, auch von der kleinsten. Es dauerte genau 7 Minuten, bis alle drauen waren. Von daher – super!
Die Katzenklappe hat 3 Klappen …. Innen und auen je eine aus flexiblem Material, aber schwer genug um nicht zu fliegen und in der Mitte eine isolierende Klappe. Von daher ist sie minimal schwerer als die einfache PetSafe. Wenn die Katzen aber mit Schwung durchlaufen oder mit der Pfote die Klappe schieben, merken sie den Gewichtsunterschied kaum.
Wetterfestigkeit: Meine Terrasse ist berdacht, bekommt aber den vollen Wind ab. Die Klappe bleibt zu, der Wind und die Klte bleiben drauen – besonders, wenn abends die Verschluplatte genutzt wird. Diese wird von oben in die Fhrungsschiene auf dem Alurahmen geschoben und kann verriegelt werden.
Wrmeleistung: Halte ich die Hand vor die Klappe, spre ich die Klte und den Wind kaum. Hier leisten die Brstchen am Rand der Klappe und die Magneten gute Arbeit.
Qualitt/Haltbarkeit: Die Qualitt ist solide = gut. ber die Haltbarkeit kann ich noch nichts sagen; die Klappe wird erst seit ca. 1 Woche gut genutzt. Dennoch macht sie einen sehr guten Eindruck vom Material und der Verarbeitung her. Einen Punkt Abzug gibts allerdings fr diese Plastikschrauben, da sollte der Hersteller sich etwas anderes einfallen lassen.
Allgemein bin ich bisher sehr zufrieden. Ich habe zwar nicht diese Dualscan-Chiperkennung, aber ich denke mit der PetSafe habe ich eine robuste Klappe gekauft, wo es kein Plastik gibt, das vergilbt, bricht oder wo ich keine Ersatzteile einbauen kann.Hier kann man Einzel- und Ersatzteile nachbestellen. Die Klappe gibt es mit Kunststoff- oder Alurahmen – hier wrde ich immer zu Alu raten, wenn es eine Klappe auf Dauer werden sollte.
Hier ist ein durchdachtes Beispiel an Klappe, das einfach und solide, robust und ersetzbar ist. Es gibt REIN oder RAUS, keine anfllige Technik und das Preis-Leistungsverhltnis stimmt.
Soll die Klappe verschlossen bleiben, kann ich eine Kunststoffplatte in eine Fhrung einsetzen und sichern. Damit kommt keine Katze rein oder raus. Fremde Katzen waren bei mir bisher noch nicht. Die 3fach-Klappe ist nicht durchsichtig und somit wohl nur fr Insider-Katzen begehbar. Die wissen ja, wie es funktioniert.
A massive improvement from the cheaper one we had previously. A lot better at keeping cold out but does let in a little bit, especially in strong winds. But we’re happy with i
A massive improvement from the cheaper one we had previously. A lot better at keeping cold out but does let in a little bit, especially in strong winds. But we’re happy with i
I have been looking for a replacement door or flap system that would be energy efficient.
I called Pet Safe and was told that the 3 flap system would not fit the old door.
Well thanks to a modification, it fits PERFECTLY.
The reason it is not an easy swap, is because the 3 flap is deeper than the single flap. It is made to fit a regular door. The screen door is not as thick as a regular door, so the frame hangs out from the door and does not fit flush front and back.
So here is what was done: make the outside flush with the screen door and build a lip for inside the door.
The opening for the frame is the same as the old, it just needs a lip for inside the door which was done by using moulding nailed together and sealed with caulking.
The inside flap is an insulation pad which is not see through, so my dogs were initially hesitant to use.
It does take more effort for them to push through the 3 flaps, so puppies and elderly dogs may have a issue.
I’m thinking about removing the middle insulation flap to make it easier for my dogs to see through both flaps and making it easier for them to use. Both dogs are 6yo, 1 is 20 pds and the other is 42.
Ironically, the 20 pd dog was braver than the 40 pd dog in terms of willingness to try it out. With treats and lots of praise they are getting accustomed to the new set up.
I’m not sure why Pet Safe does not have an adapter kit for people who own the origin single flap door. It could include a lip to help this fit the old door.
Very pleased with this product. It is also draft-proof as claimed.
Very pleased with this product. It is also draft-proof as claimed.
Very pleased with this product. It is also draft-proof as claimed.
Very pleased with this product. It is also draft-proof as claimed.
A couple of tips:
1). I had to drill some holes in the drywall and use screws to hold the bottom of 2×4 frame in place temporarily while I connected the 4 pieces.
2). A Kreg jig and pocket holes made it much easier to secure the frame while in the wall. The Kreg pocket screws help to pull the 2 pieces of wood together so I was able to do it without clamps.
3). Adjusting the flaps after fully installed made a big difference in how airtight the seal is and how consistently the flaps fully close. My flaps needed to be moved a bit higher.
4). It took a lot of bacon to train my dog to get used to the new door cause you can’t see through it like the old one!
Install: The install was easy, once I had made a modification because my door was only 2.5cm thick (the product suggests: most doors 4.1 – 5.7cm thick). The issue for me was the that plastic header for the middle flap is rather thick and hits the header for the outer door flap. My hack-fix was to unscrew the middle flap and saw that header down by what I needed (for me it was about 6mm) with a hack saw. I just eyeballed the cut – was not 100% straight, but when I re-attached the middle flap I had just enough space to assemble the two frames onto my door…… just. After cutting the screw holes are still visible to screw back in the middle flap and are deep enough to do so 🙂 .. well, it did say in the manual, under things you will need: “competent DIY skills” 😮 -or in my case incompetent!
Weatherproof – v-strong winds can open the flap, but then that is what the “storm shield” panel is for – so no issue there really.
Warmth – pretty good, better then other flaps I have used. My only slight issue here is that all three flaps leave a slight gap around the sides. It looks like they spent a lot of time perfecting the bottom seal and forgot this. A bit of foam or brushes would maybe solve this.
Looks great!
Previously had 3 of the single flap models all in use, but one was susceptible to wind so was replaced by this new three flap model and is much better.
Previously had 3 of the single flap models all in use, but one was susceptible to wind so was replaced by this new three flap model and is much better.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Best doggie door over ever used. Only slight issue is that it doesn’t always swing back to central position, but its still good against cold weather even when its not its its central position.
Great. No draughts and big enough for my xl dog . Just need him to use it. Scared of his own shadow. Other dog thinks it’s grea
I already had a petsafe medium dog door, but in Scotland, it was good, but could have been better. I got someone to fit mine. From a heat retention perspective, the door is all I could wish for. The dog has no problem with it, one of the cats is ok, but the other cat has not got her head around it at all. Trays back in the house! With the centre insulated door being opaque she just doesn’t seem to think its a way out. Sure that in time this problem will go away. Overall, a very good door and worth the learning curve.
This is far superior to other dog flaps I have seen. The aluminium frame secures very well. The extreme weather flaps seem to do the job without any discomfort to the dog. I installed in a UPVC 28mm door so had to add an MDF spacer. Highly recommended
A glazed door panel was replaced with a composite panel, into which the flap was fitted. The flap was fitted into this panel before the panel was fitted into the door. Fitting was straightforward, cutting a hole to the size of a template and then screwing the 2 halves together. The flap, like others will require adjustment in the winter and summer to compensate for expansion and extraction. It comes with a cover, so if the weather is especially bad, it will seal the dog flap. This can also stop the dog using it, should you need to.
Seems to work, not yet tried in the door.
Biggest downside is they use plastic screws.
For the cost I would have liked to see metal screws.
Seems to work, not yet tried in the door.
Biggest downside is they use plastic screws.
For the cost I would have liked to see metal screws.
Good flap my little dog learned to use it very quickly, it is quite strong as well as the dog is a terrier and can be a bit boisterous.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
Didn’t actually install it ourselves but it looked easy. Doesn’t blow in wind. Keeps warm in no draft and hard wearing. 6 small dogs and 4 cats use it on a daily basis. Great product. One slight negative is when the cover is on the pets can push through anyway but we don’t really use it so not an issue.
Great device well made and has been working well with 3 dogs for the last 4 months!
Great device well made and has been working well with 3 dogs for the last 4 months!
Great device well made and has been working well with 3 dogs for the last 4 months!
Great device well made and has been working well with 3 dogs for the last 4 months!
I loved this but unfortunately my cats and my dogs do not like it as they cannot see out, silly animals now stay by the door until I let them all ou
Pain in the arse to install not sure the description ie door thickness that it fits is right we had to add a surround to make the door thicker, definitely warmer in the house – some weather/wind will push it open but I just use the supply cover and close it on those day
Great dog flap, keeps the weather out. Feels safe and secure.
Great dog flap, keeps the weather out. Feels safe and secure.
Fantastic dog door. Easy enough to install, with a little basic DIY skill and the right tools (I fitted mine with the door still hanging, took around an hour). The triple flap is really efficient at keeping the wind and cold out. Our old flap would swing around in windy conditions, which would be noisy as well as cold. This one doesn’t do that at all, even in the worst winter conditions. It’s also very good at keeping the cold out and doesn’t suffer from condensation, which is something we experienced with other flaps. One thing to be mindful of is that your pet will not be able to see through this flap as it’s not transparent, and will need to use a bit more force to get through the door. We found this to actually be a good thing as it has forced our dog to take her time when going through, rather than sprinting through full speed! It may, though, mean it takes a little longer to train your pet to use the door.
Lovey product but too small for my dogs, the seller was great and quickly sent me the returns information, and once received, refunded me.
Delighted, we got a professional to fit it. Great produc
Delighted, we got a professional to fit it. Great produc
Delighted, we got a professional to fit it. Great produc
The carpenter installed it in a new door that we had fitted and it is very weather proof on a SW facing door that bears the brunt of the winter rain and wind. Unfortunately paint does not stick to it well, so the brown paint to match the door has chipped off in many places. We will try using an abrasive on it before repainting it to help the paint key onto it. Our dogs mastered removing the cover within 2 months so we are replacing the cover with a purpose made wooden cover.
The carpenter installed it in a new door that we had fitted and it is very weather proof on a SW facing door that bears the brunt of the winter rain and wind. Unfortunately paint does not stick to it well, so the brown paint to match the door has chipped off in many places. We will try using an abrasive on it before repainting it to help the paint key onto it. Our dogs mastered removing the cover within 2 months so we are replacing the cover with a purpose made wooden cover.
I found the flap quick and easy to install,and it works perfectly.
I found the flap quick and easy to install,and it works perfectly.
I found the flap quick and easy to install,and it works perfectly.
We chose to instal our flap in the dining room wall as we have 2 sets of french doors and didnt fancy the cost of replacing them! A builder used an angle grinder to cut out a home in the double skin wall, lined it with wood, to create a tunnel, then screwed both the inside n outside flaps directly onto the wood. It took him 3hrs to do (including the clean up) and cost me 100 pounds labour. I gave the review a 5star for easy to instal because a good ‘diy’er could easily do it themselves if they can hire an angle grinder.
Theres absolutely no draft coming through the flap. The flap magnets are doing their job and we are all loving the big difference its made to all our lives…including the pup’s.
I have attached a short video n photo.
Didn’t keep this one as it was a little narrow order the next size up and it’s fabulous
Easy to install. It really is weatherproof. Very happy dog
Easy to install. It really is weatherproof. Very happy dog
Certainly weather proof and neat.
My Jack did take some convincing to use as she can’t see though it as with most other flaps.
Excellent product! Our kitchen is now warm again and we don’t have to keep the door open anymore!
Dogs took a while to get used to pushing through but I’m not sure if the cat is clever enough to realise he can get through it on his own yet!
Joining inserts are a little fiddly to get together though. Flaps adjust and will keep shut in a good strong wind!
Excellent product! Our kitchen is now warm again and we don’t have to keep the door open anymore!
Dogs took a while to get used to pushing through but I’m not sure if the cat is clever enough to realise he can get through it on his own yet!
Joining inserts are a little fiddly to get together though. Flaps adjust and will keep shut in a good strong wind!
We’ve tried several of the more standard sized/priced pet doors and always found them very draughty and easily broken. This one was worth every penny, far less draughty and sturdy. Very happy with purchase
We’ve tried several of the more standard sized/priced pet doors and always found them very draughty and easily broken. This one was worth every penny, far less draughty and sturdy. Very happy with purchase
Best cat flap we had. Its not too heavy for cats to push but heavy enough to stop the wind. Doesn’t stop the draft fully but still grea
Easy to install …..even for DIY nnightmares like my self….feels sturdy and think it will deftinely last a while.
Hard to fit but once in keeps out cold and droughts, now the best insulated part of our house!!
Just what you need if like us you need a cat flap diretly into a kitchen. Much less drafty than other we’ve had
Did not keep this device, it was for dogs not cats any bigger I could of got through there.
Did not keep this device, it was for dogs not cats any bigger I could of got through there.
Did not keep this device, it was for dogs not cats any bigger I could of got through there.
Used a Worx Wx667.1 Sonicrafter Multi Tool that cost me 39.99 and had it done in an hour. Quite simple but you need a steady hand trying to door it whilst the door is still hung (ideally you take the door off but the hinges are broken).
The flap is great, just what I wanted with that bit of extra weather protection and looks like it will keep in the heat as best I could hope for (it is a flap over an exposed hole after all!). It has the 3 flaps inc the inner weather shield and so far with it being -2c outside is doing an ok job. Only time will tell if the flaps stay firm and tight once used for a year or so. I was happy to see you can purchase replacement flaps to bring it back to life if that happens.
So overall defiantly worth the money and after some gentle, patient, treat orientated persuasion my border terrier went through it! (Took all afternoon to get her to push through it on her own but she never says no to a bit of cheese to chase after!)
Fantastic product. I am a Dog carer and all my guest dogs love to go through this flap
Fantastic product. I am a Dog carer and all my guest dogs love to go through this flap
Not installed yet, but I have every confidence that it will be much more draught proof than others I have had
Not installed yet, but I have every confidence that it will be much more draught proof than others I have had
The biggest problem we’ve had was the fitting, we were looking to add this to a uPVC door panel and then exchange it into place. Unfortunately we had to pay for specialist fitting. This is not a reflection on the unit, but it is something to beware of when purchasing.
The snap on panel, to prevent use, was a nice touch, however, it’s as large as the opening, so you have to find somewhere to store it. But fitted it works fine.
Our main issue however is with the inner (foil/thermal) layers and the seal, they sit well enough together at first, but over time the outer and inner door sits proud of the seal line. With three dogs constantly using this door, we noticed that after a fortnight it was sitting proud all the time. It was not a problem with the seal, and not a failure, it just looked out of place, like the door looked slightly stuck open. But there was no draft, and the rain has not gotten inside anywhere.
Quality-wise this feels and looks the part, our issues are only with things caused by having to install the unit, we knew we’d need to sort the door itself, and so we can’t fault this unit at all.
Check the measurements before you buy as the medium which is describe as for a medium dog or large cat is very big, it would suit an ENOURMOUS cat!! I think a small child could crawl through it. The large must be the size for the pony featured in the Prime ad!
Lovely quality and so easy to install. The instructions were good and it gives you all 3 size templates. This small one was what I needed so I cut that out. I only had to make the hole a little longer as this was a tad bigger than my old one, (the door was busted as it was hard plastic). I like that the soft flexible plastic will not crack or break in cold weather or if it is hit with a stray football.
Took the cats a few minutes to get used to the new one, I noticed how our big fluffy one that will not use car flats, but waits for us to open the door of him, he is quite happy to go through this one no problems, first time in over 5 years he has done this so that in its self is amazing to us, we now realised that it was the cat flat he didn’t like and not that he was being lazy.
I can not fault this cat flap at all, the build quality is good, the instruction is good and my cats love it.