Dragon Wall Pet Door
- Economical wall pet door for dogs and cats of all sizes
- Fits walls 2 1/2" - 8" thick with sturdy ABS plastic tunnel sections
- Translucent, flexible flap with two-piece design for improved insulation
- Choose single or double flap to suit your insulation needs
- Medium size available in white, cream, or black frames; Large size in white or black frames
Product Details
Experience the convenience of the Dragon Wall Pet Door, an affordable yet high-quality pet door solution for your dogs and cats. Crafted to install seamlessly into walls 2 1/2" to 8" thick, this pet door offers a sturdy ABS plastic tunnel that frames the interior of your wall, preventing water damage and ensuring durability.
The Dragon Wall Pet Door's translucent, flexible flap is designed with your pet's comfort in mind. The two-piece design allows for improved insulation, keeping your home comfortable and energy-efficient. UV-blocking additives in all parts of the pet door prevent warping and cracking, meaning you won't need to worry about costly replacement flaps. Choose between single and double flap options to accommodate your unique insulation needs.
Installation is simple, and the pet door is available in medium and large sizes with a variety of frame colors, including white, cream, and black, to coordinate with your home's decor. The Dragon Wall Pet Door comes with a strong, black thermoplastic locking cover, so you can restrict access when needed.
In comparison to more expensive pet door options, the Dragon Wall Pet Door stands out for its quality and affordability. It provides excellent sealing and insulation, even in windy conditions, and its durability means it will last you for years.
Already have a Dragon pet door? See which replacement flap fits your door.
Looking for something else? Check out our full selection of wall doggie doors.
Features:
- Easy and secure installation in walls from 2 1/2" to 8" thick, tunnel sections easily cut for the perfect fit in your wall
- UV-blocking additives protect against warping and cracking
- Flexible, comfortable flap design for pets to push through
- Customizable insulation with single or double flap options
- Coordinated frame colors to match your home decor
- Wall mount easily accommodates a double flap, or start with a single flap and add another flap assembly at any time for improved weather resistance
Benefits:
- Low-cost solution to letting pets come and go on their own terms
- Flexible flap allows dogs and cats to comfortably share the pet door
- High-quality pet door performance at an affordable price
- Ability to upgrade from single flap to double flap using an Additional Dragon Flap
Size Chart
- Medium 7"w x 13 1/10"h
- Large 9 2/5"w x 16 3/5"h
Flap Dimensions:
7"w x 13 1/10"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
11 3/5"w x 20"h
The outer edge of the pet door.
Rough Cut Out:
10 3/5"w x 18 1/2"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.Flap Dimensions:
9 2/5"w x 16 3/5"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
14 1/10"w x 23 1/2"h
The outer edge of the pet door.
Rough Cut Out:
12 1/4"w x 22 3/8"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.| Flap Size | Flap Dimensions | Rough Cut Out | Outside Frame Dimensions | Minimum Step Over | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 7"w x 13 1/10"h | 10 1/4w" x 18 1/2"h | 11 3/5"w x 20"h | 3 9/10” | 11" - 17" |
| Large | 9 2/5"w x 16 3/5"h | 12 1/4"w x 22 1/4"h | 14 1/10"w x 23 1/2"h | 3 9/10” | 11" - 23" |
IMPORTANT SIZING INFORMATION
The Dragon Pet Door’s two-piece flap is designed to tear away for your pet’s safety. If you pet door is not the right size for your pet, they may break off flap during normal use. Follow these sizing tips to help ensure that you are buying the right Dragon Pet Door size:
- Check the Flap Height: You must measure your dog before purchasing a pet door. A large dog may not fit in a “large” pet door. The tallest point of your dog’s back should be at least 1” beneath the top of the flap.
- Check the Step-Over: Your pet should be able to over the bottom of the flap comfortably. If the distance from the floor to the bottom of the pet door (called the stepover) is too high, your dog’s paw may catch in the pet door’s U-gasket. It’s better to have a taller pet door that is lower to the ground than a smaller pet door that is too high up.
- Check Your Entry/Exit Level: The inside of your home may be higher than the ground outside. This means that your door may have different step-over heights depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors. Try to use the lower level when picking your step over height. You can also even of the different levels with a ramp or platform.
- Reinforce Your Flap: Every Dragon Pet Door comes with instructions for how to reinforce the screws keeping your flap in place. If you are worried in any way that your pet may rip off the flap, we recommend preemptively reinforcing your flap. Note that doing so will negate the teat-away safety feature.
If you have any questions about which size pet door your pet needs, please contact our team of pet door experts for guidance and recommendations.
Find The Best Pet Door Size For My Pet
A
Pet Height: inches
B
Pet Width: inches
Installation Instructions
Difficulty
Difficult
Steps
21
Time Required
3 - 4 hours
Sections
04
Flags
03
Parts
- Flap and Frame Assembly
- 1 Locking Cover - rectangular sheet with a hole near the top
- 2 Tall Tunnel Sections - black, rectangular sheets
- 2 Short Tunnel Sections - black, rectangular sheets
- 4 Tunnel Corner Guides - black, corner profile sticks
- 8 Frame Screws – 1-3/4” long, #10 wood screws
- 8 Frame Washers – steel 9/16” washers
Tools & Materials
- 2x4 lumber (at least 6ft)
- Construction screws (8)
- Hammer drill
- Impact driver
- 5/16” or 3/8” masonry drill bit longer than your wall thickness
- Level
- Drywall saw
- Jigsaw
- Circular saw
- Painter’s tape
- Pencil
Please read instructions & notes thoroughly before installation. If you are not completely comfortable cutting a hole in your home, we highly recommend hiring a professional.
Required Skills: Locating studs inside of your wall, cutting standard lumber to length, cutting level and precise openings through your interior and exterior walls, toenailing lumber.
Step 1 Confirm Measurements and Locate Studs
- If you have not yet measured your pet, see this guide to ensure the pet door will work.
- Locate the studs on either side of where you want to install your wall pet door and mark with a pencil or painter's tape.
Step 2 Tape the Template to the Wall
- Tape the installation template to your interior wall centered between the adjacent studs.
- Check the template top edge with a level.
Step 3 Mark the Outline
- Mark the physical outline of the template with a sharp pencil. Remove the template.
- Drill and saw out a small test square in the middle to check for wire/pipes in the installation area.
- Make adjustments as necessary.
Step 4 Drill the Holes
- With a 5/16” or 3/8” drill bit (5/16” preferred) drill through just the interior wall on the corners of the template outline with the center of the bit directly on the outline’s corners.
Step 5 Make the Rough Cutout
- Place your jigsaw blade or drywall saw into the holes and cut along the lines you drew in Step 3 for the interior wall.
- Remove any insulation to expose the back of the exterior wall.
- Measure where your cutout is relative to the floor of the inside of your wall and where one side edge is relative to an adjacent stud.
Step 6 Mark the Template Outlines
- Mark on the back of the exterior wall (looking from the inside) where to put the template based on your measurements, then redraw at least the corners of the outline.
Step 7 Drill the Holes
- Drill straight through the corners of the outline from the inside wall. These should line up with your original holes.
Step 8 Cut the External Wall
- Use a circular saw or jigsaw to cut the external wall.
- It is possible you may need a different tool depending on the wall’s construction.
Step 9 Cut Tunnel Sections with a Saw or Scissors.
- Measure your total interior to exterior wall thickness.
- Add or Subtract to the total wall thickness
- Cut the width (see diagram) of all four pieces to this length. If you have square pieces you can cut either edge.
Step 10 Cut Corner Guides.
- Take your total wall thickness again and subtract 2-1/8”.
- Cut all four of your corner guides to this length with a jigsaw or hacksaw.
Step 11 Test fit the tunnel.
- Lay the inside frame face down on the floor. If you have a single flap, the frame without the flap installed is the inside frame and the other is the outside frame. If you have a double flap, the frames are identical and interchangeable, you can pick which is which.
- Fit the tunnel section pieces onto the inside frame.
Step 12 Fit the Corner Guides
- Press fit the corner guides all the way onto the tunnel section pieces with the corner guide positioned as close to the frame as possible.
Step 13 Tape the Tunnel
- Tape together the corners of the tunnel where pieces meet after the guides. Take out the tunnel, tape the corners that were in the inside frame, then put the tunnel back in the inside frame.
Step 14 Connect the Frames
- Place the outside frame on top.
- Remove the frames once you’re familiar with how they fit together, but keep the tunnel assembled.
Step 15 Fasten Installation Lumber Inside the Wall
- Cut four 14” sections of 2x4, or however long spans between studs.
- Place one of the 2x4s inside the wall as shown in the image to the right. Place it horizontally and flat against the inside of the wall with the wide side of the 2x4 against the wall.
- Raise the 2x4 so that it is visible in the rough cutout. The table below shows how much should be visible depending on whether it's on the top or the bottom, and whether you have a medium or large flap.
Step 16 Secure the Lumber
- Secure the 2x4 by toe nailing it into the adjacent studs.
- Repeat steps 13 through 15 for the other three 2x4s so that there are two on the top and two on the bottom, ensuring they are level with each other.
Step 17 Fit the frame
- Insert the inside frame, ensuring the frame covers the entire rough cutout.
- Tape the frame securely to your wall and then insert the tunnel into the frame.
Step 18 Check the Framing Lumber
- Check that the 2x4s can be seen straight-on through the frame screw holes.
- If you can see the 2x4s, the frame covers the rough cutout, and the tunnel fits, you’re set to continue.
Step 19 Drill Pilot Holes
- Make pilot hole markings on the 2x4s where the frame screws will go. You can use the frame screws to make indentations if you can’t get a pencil all the way through.
- Repeat steps b and c for the other three 2x4s so that there are two on the top and two on the bottom, ensuring they are level with each other.
- Remove the frame and tunnel then drill pilot holes with a 1/8" drill bit.
Step 20 Fasten Frame to Installation Lumber
- Place the inside frame and tunnel back into the rough cutout, taped to the wall.
- On each of the four screw holes, place a washer over the frame wood screw and then loosely screw the provided wood screws into the pilot holes.
- Once each screw has engaged their pilot holes, go back and tighten down each screw only until the frame is sturdily flush with your wall. Check that your frame remains level as you go.
- Remove the tape holding the frame to the wall.
Step 21 Install the Outside Frame
- Repeat steps 18 through 20 but with the outside frame, fitting it into the tunnel. Make sure none of the tunnel pieces are loose before you fasten.
- Remove any remaining tape.
- If the frame positions need to be adjusted, loosen screws, make the adjustments, and tighten back down.
- Ensure the frames are flush with your wall, are level, and are sturdy.
- With a silicone sealant of your choice, we recommend sealing any gaps on the corners of the inside of the frames, as well as anywhere the tunnel sections and guides meet.
Large Wall Mounts Install the Hole Plugs
- If you have a Large Size Wall Mount, install the hole plugs to cover the exposed screws holes.
FAQ
What's the difference between the single flap and the double flap?The double flap option provides increased insulation against the cold. Both options have magnets on the flap to keep the door sealed in wind. |
I want to get the large pet door for my dog, but I am concerned about a person fitting through it.All Dragon Pet Doors come with a locking cover. This cover can be used to keep you doggy in. It also can be used to keep intruders from entering your home. It slides into the interior frame. |
How do I know what size is best for my dog?When installing the pet door you want it to clear the top of your dog's back by 1-2 inches, minimum. To give your pet the most comfortable pet door possible, make sure the step-over is less than 1/3 of your dog's height. Lastly you want the width of the door to be big enough to allow your pet to go through without touching the sides. Here's a guide on how to measure your pet with tips on how to determine the correct size. |
Are replacement flaps available?Yes, you can buy Dragon replacement flaps. |
Where can I install the Dragon Pet Door?The Dragon Pet Door has multiple Installation options. You can install it in Regular Doors, as a Wall mount, Aluminum Sliding Doors, Vinyl Sliding Doors, Sash Windows, Vinyl Windows, and Horizontal Windows. |
Can my small and large dog share this pet door?Yes, but make sure to follow standard Measuring Guidelines. Make sure the size of the door is based off your tallest pet, but installed low enough for your smallest pet. If not, then you should look into getting them seperate doors. You can check out our collection of indoor cat flaps for some ideas. |
Is the Dragon flap for door mounting the same as the wall mount?Yes! The flap and frames are identical, the only difference would be the hardware that is included for installation. |
Warranty
Dragon Pet Doors One Year Warranty
Dragon Pet Doors have a one-year warranty for normal wear & tear and manufacturing defects.
Customer Reviews
Size Chart
- Medium 7"w x 13 1/10"h
- Large 9 2/5"w x 16 3/5"h
Flap Dimensions:
7"w x 13 1/10"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
11 3/5"w x 20"h
The outer edge of the pet door. Rough Cut Out:
10 3/5"w x 18 1/2"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.Flap Dimensions:
9 2/5"w x 16 3/5"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
14 1/10"w x 23 1/2"h
The outer edge of the pet door. Rough Cut Out:
12 1/4"w x 22 3/8"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.| Flap Size | Flap Dimensions | Rough Cut Out | Outside Frame Dimensions | Minimum Step Over | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 7"w x 13 1/10"h | 10 1/4w" x 18 1/2"h | 11 3/5"w x 20"h | 3 9/10” | 11" - 17" |
| Large | 9 2/5"w x 16 3/5"h | 12 1/4"w x 22 1/4"h | 14 1/10"w x 23 1/2"h | 3 9/10” | 11" - 23" |
IMPORTANT SIZING INFORMATION
The Dragon Pet Door’s two-piece flap is designed to tear away for your pet’s safety. If you pet door is not the right size for your pet, they may break off flap during normal use. Follow these sizing tips to help ensure that you are buying the right Dragon Pet Door size:
- Check the Flap Height: You must measure your dog before purchasing a pet door. A large dog may not fit in a “large” pet door. The tallest point of your dog’s back should be at least 1” beneath the top of the flap.
- Check the Step-Over: Your pet should be able to over the bottom of the flap comfortably. If the distance from the floor to the bottom of the pet door (called the stepover) is too high, your dog’s paw may catch in the pet door’s U-gasket. It’s better to have a taller pet door that is lower to the ground than a smaller pet door that is too high up.
- Check Your Entry/Exit Level: The inside of your home may be higher than the ground outside. This means that your door may have different step-over heights depending on whether you are indoors or outdoors. Try to use the lower level when picking your step over height. You can also even of the different levels with a ramp or platform.
- Reinforce Your Flap: Every Dragon Pet Door comes with instructions for how to reinforce the screws keeping your flap in place. If you are worried in any way that your pet may rip off the flap, we recommend preemptively reinforcing your flap. Note that doing so will negate the teat-away safety feature.
If you have any questions about which size pet door your pet needs, please contact our team of pet door experts for guidance and recommendations.
Find The Best Pet Door Size For My Pet
A
Pet Height: inches
B
Pet Width: inches
Difficulty
Difficult
Steps
21
Time Required
3 - 4 hours
Sections
04
Flags
03
Parts
- Flap and Frame Assembly
- 1 Locking Cover - rectangular sheet with a hole near the top
- 2 Tall Tunnel Sections - black, rectangular sheets
- 2 Short Tunnel Sections - black, rectangular sheets
- 4 Tunnel Corner Guides - black, corner profile sticks
- 8 Frame Screws – 1-3/4” long, #10 wood screws
- 8 Frame Washers – steel 9/16” washers
Tools & Materials
- 2x4 lumber (at least 6ft)
- Construction screws (8)
- Hammer drill
- Impact driver
- 5/16” or 3/8” masonry drill bit longer than your wall thickness
- Level
- Drywall saw
- Jigsaw
- Circular saw
- Painter’s tape
- Pencil
Please read instructions & notes thoroughly before installation. If you are not completely comfortable cutting a hole in your home, we highly recommend hiring a professional.
Required Skills: Locating studs inside of your wall, cutting standard lumber to length, cutting level and precise openings through your interior and exterior walls, toenailing lumber.
Step 1 Confirm Measurements and Locate Studs
- If you have not yet measured your pet, see this guide to ensure the pet door will work.
- Locate the studs on either side of where you want to install your wall pet door and mark with a pencil or painter's tape.
Step 2 Tape the Template to the Wall
- Tape the installation template to your interior wall centered between the adjacent studs.
- Check the template top edge with a level.
Step 3 Mark the Outline
- Mark the physical outline of the template with a sharp pencil. Remove the template.
- Drill and saw out a small test square in the middle to check for wire/pipes in the installation area.
- Make adjustments as necessary.
Step 4 Drill the Holes
- With a 5/16” or 3/8” drill bit (5/16” preferred) drill through just the interior wall on the corners of the template outline with the center of the bit directly on the outline’s corners.
Step 5 Make the Rough Cutout
- Place your jigsaw blade or drywall saw into the holes and cut along the lines you drew in Step 3 for the interior wall.
- Remove any insulation to expose the back of the exterior wall.
- Measure where your cutout is relative to the floor of the inside of your wall and where one side edge is relative to an adjacent stud.
Step 6 Mark the Template Outlines
- Mark on the back of the exterior wall (looking from the inside) where to put the template based on your measurements, then redraw at least the corners of the outline.
Step 7 Drill the Holes
- Drill straight through the corners of the outline from the inside wall. These should line up with your original holes.
Step 8 Cut the External Wall
- Use a circular saw or jigsaw to cut the external wall.
- It is possible you may need a different tool depending on the wall’s construction.
Step 9 Cut Tunnel Sections with a Saw or Scissors.
- Measure your total interior to exterior wall thickness.
- Add or Subtract to the total wall thickness
- Cut the width (see diagram) of all four pieces to this length. If you have square pieces you can cut either edge.
Step 10 Cut Corner Guides.
- Take your total wall thickness again and subtract 2-1/8”.
- Cut all four of your corner guides to this length with a jigsaw or hacksaw.
Step 11 Test fit the tunnel.
- Lay the inside frame face down on the floor. If you have a single flap, the frame without the flap installed is the inside frame and the other is the outside frame. If you have a double flap, the frames are identical and interchangeable, you can pick which is which.
- Fit the tunnel section pieces onto the inside frame.
Step 12 Fit the Corner Guides
- Press fit the corner guides all the way onto the tunnel section pieces with the corner guide positioned as close to the frame as possible.
Step 13 Tape the Tunnel
- Tape together the corners of the tunnel where pieces meet after the guides. Take out the tunnel, tape the corners that were in the inside frame, then put the tunnel back in the inside frame.
Step 14 Connect the Frames
- Place the outside frame on top.
- Remove the frames once you’re familiar with how they fit together, but keep the tunnel assembled.
Step 15 Fasten Installation Lumber Inside the Wall
- Cut four 14” sections of 2x4, or however long spans between studs.
- Place one of the 2x4s inside the wall as shown in the image to the right. Place it horizontally and flat against the inside of the wall with the wide side of the 2x4 against the wall.
- Raise the 2x4 so that it is visible in the rough cutout. The table below shows how much should be visible depending on whether it's on the top or the bottom, and whether you have a medium or large flap.
Step 16 Secure the Lumber
- Secure the 2x4 by toe nailing it into the adjacent studs.
- Repeat steps 13 through 15 for the other three 2x4s so that there are two on the top and two on the bottom, ensuring they are level with each other.
Step 17 Fit the frame
- Insert the inside frame, ensuring the frame covers the entire rough cutout.
- Tape the frame securely to your wall and then insert the tunnel into the frame.
Step 18 Check the Framing Lumber
- Check that the 2x4s can be seen straight-on through the frame screw holes.
- If you can see the 2x4s, the frame covers the rough cutout, and the tunnel fits, you’re set to continue.
Step 19 Drill Pilot Holes
- Make pilot hole markings on the 2x4s where the frame screws will go. You can use the frame screws to make indentations if you can’t get a pencil all the way through.
- Repeat steps b and c for the other three 2x4s so that there are two on the top and two on the bottom, ensuring they are level with each other.
- Remove the frame and tunnel then drill pilot holes with a 1/8" drill bit.
Step 20 Fasten Frame to Installation Lumber
- Place the inside frame and tunnel back into the rough cutout, taped to the wall.
- On each of the four screw holes, place a washer over the frame wood screw and then loosely screw the provided wood screws into the pilot holes.
- Once each screw has engaged their pilot holes, go back and tighten down each screw only until the frame is sturdily flush with your wall. Check that your frame remains level as you go.
- Remove the tape holding the frame to the wall.
Step 21 Install the Outside Frame
- Repeat steps 18 through 20 but with the outside frame, fitting it into the tunnel. Make sure none of the tunnel pieces are loose before you fasten.
- Remove any remaining tape.
- If the frame positions need to be adjusted, loosen screws, make the adjustments, and tighten back down.
- Ensure the frames are flush with your wall, are level, and are sturdy.
- With a silicone sealant of your choice, we recommend sealing any gaps on the corners of the inside of the frames, as well as anywhere the tunnel sections and guides meet.
Large Wall Mounts Install the Hole Plugs
- If you have a Large Size Wall Mount, install the hole plugs to cover the exposed screws holes.
FAQ
What's the difference between the single flap and the double flap?The double flap option provides increased insulation against the cold. Both options have magnets on the flap to keep the door sealed in wind. |
I want to get the large pet door for my dog, but I am concerned about a person fitting through it.All Dragon Pet Doors come with a locking cover. This cover can be used to keep you doggy in. It also can be used to keep intruders from entering your home. It slides into the interior frame. |
How do I know what size is best for my dog?When installing the pet door you want it to clear the top of your dog's back by 1-2 inches, minimum. To give your pet the most comfortable pet door possible, make sure the step-over is less than 1/3 of your dog's height. Lastly you want the width of the door to be big enough to allow your pet to go through without touching the sides. Here's a guide on how to measure your pet with tips on how to determine the correct size. |
Are replacement flaps available?Yes, you can buy Dragon replacement flaps. |
Where can I install the Dragon Pet Door?The Dragon Pet Door has multiple Installation options. You can install it in Regular Doors, as a Wall mount, Aluminum Sliding Doors, Vinyl Sliding Doors, Sash Windows, Vinyl Windows, and Horizontal Windows. |
Can my small and large dog share this pet door?Yes, but make sure to follow standard Measuring Guidelines. Make sure the size of the door is based off your tallest pet, but installed low enough for your smallest pet. If not, then you should look into getting them seperate doors. You can check out our collection of indoor cat flaps for some ideas. |
Is the Dragon flap for door mounting the same as the wall mount?Yes! The flap and frames are identical, the only difference would be the hardware that is included for installation. |
Warranty
Dragon Pet Doors One Year Warranty
Dragon Pet Doors have a one-year warranty for normal wear & tear and manufacturing defects.
