The tradeoffs include careful installation and not having a deterrent for a determined raccoon since they can break in if sufficiently motivated.
Magnetic dog door with collar.
The positioning of the pet door is important as the magnetic collar key has to come extremely close or make contact with the bottom frame of the pet door.
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This petsafe automatic dog door can be effortlessly installed into the door or wall and can be used by up to five pets.
In the case of the magnet type the pet door senses the magnetic field to activate.
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Magnetic collar keys for dogs are also heavier so they can be used with cats but might be a little bulky.
One door can be programmed for multiple pets.
One benefit is that they are cost effective with some models not requiring battery power.
Program the door to your pet s microchip or a key on his collar.
If mounted too high or too low the key might not trigger the door as it never gets close enough.
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Electronic pet doors sense a collar key then unlock or actually open.
The door is available in two sizes.
The door will remain locked when other animals approach.
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Some of the other features of this electronic dog door include a motor driven vertically sliding door that is activated by the ms 4 ultrasonic collar.
The door will only unlock when your pet approaches.
Magnetic dog door collar keys are a little larger and stronger as dogs tend not to get as close to the bottom frame as cats which can lead to them not triggering the door consistently.
A collar activated dog door is the ideal way to teach your dog some independence and allow him to enter and leave the house as he wishes without any additional steps.