Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door
- Designed for versatility: Install the Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door in kennels, doors, or walls, and accommodate pets between 20-120 pounds with medium (11" w x 14 1/2" h) and large (15" w x 23" h) sizes
- Quiet and lightweight: The free-swinging 1/4" acrylic flap offers a noiseless, easy-to-use solution for timid dogs and multiple pet households
- Durable construction: The door features a chew-proof acrylic flap and a strong aluminum frame for long-lasting use
- Engineered for mild climates: The Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door has low sealing, insulation, and wind resistance values, making it suitable for moderate weather conditions
- Peace of mind: Enjoy a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return period for added assurance on your purchase
Product Details
The Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door is a versatile, reliable, and user-friendly solution for pet owners looking to provide their furry friends with convenient access to their home or outdoor space. This dog door is designed to accommodate pets weighing between 20 and 120 pounds and is available in medium (11" w x 14 1/2" h) and large (15" w x 23" h) sizes. Its quiet, lightweight, and free-swinging flap design makes it perfect for timid pets, arthritic dogs, and multi-pet households.
Constructed with a durable aluminum frame and a chew-proof, 1/4" acrylic flap, this dog door is built to last. The see-through flap allows pets to easily use the door, making them feel more confident and secure. Engineered for mild climates, the Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door offers low sealing, insulation, and wind resistance values, making it an ideal choice for areas with moderate weather conditions.
The door's quiet operation, attributed to its weighted bottom, ensures that neither you nor your pets are disturbed by its use. This feature has been particularly appreciated by those with outdoor dog runs and those who have installed the door in a gate to create a concealed dog run.
With a 3-year warranty and a 30-day return period, the Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door provides peace of mind for your investment. Combining functionality, ease of use, and durable construction, this dog door is an excellent addition to any home with pets.
Features:
- See-through flap: The chew-proof acrylic flap is transparent, allowing pets to confidently use the door
- Accommodates various sizes: Medium and large door sizes cater to pets weighing between 20 and 120 pounds
- Gentle for arthritic dogs: The lightweight flap is perfect for timid or arthritic dogs that need an easy-to-push door
- Quiet operation: The door's weighted bottom ensures noiseless flap closure, minimizing disturbances for pets and owners
- Warranty and return period: A 3-year warranty and 30-day return period offer peace of mind for your investment
- Flap and frame insulation value are designed for mild climates.
- Brushed aluminum frame installs in kennels, doors, and walls with the proper framing.
- 1/4" acrylic, free-swinging flap is easy for pets to push through and share.
- Available in medium (11" w x 14 1/2" h) or large (15" w x 23" h) to fit pets between 20 - 120 pounds. Make sure to measure your pet to ensure that the gun dog door will work for your dog prior to purchasing.
- Purchase includes the flap and frame. Any materials needed for your particular installation must be purchased separately.
- A closing cover can be purchased separately if desired. It mounts on the opposite side of the door or wall from the pet door. A sturdy, 1/4" thick polypropylene panel slides down aluminum channels over a 14" x 20" opening. If you would like this closing cover to be lockable, drill a 1/2" hole through the cover and wall on the inside and insert a short dowel.
Size Chart
- Medium 11"w x 14 1/2"h
- Large 15"w x 23"h
Flap Dimensions:
11"w x 14 1/2"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
14"w x 18"h
The outer edge of the pet door.
Rough Cut Out:
11"w x 14 3/4"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.Flap Dimensions:
15"w x 23"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
18"w x 26"h
The outer edge of the pet door.
Rough Cut Out:
16 1/2"w x 25 1/2"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.| Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Rough Cut Out | Overall Frame Dimension | Recommended Pet Height |
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| Medium | 11" w x 14 1/2" h | 11" w x 14 3/4" h | 14" w x 18" h | 12" - 21" |
| Large | 15" w x 23"h | 16 1/2" w x 25 1/2" h | 18" w x 26" h | 12" - 34" |
| Closing Covers for these dog doors may be ordered at Gun Dog Closing Covers | ||||
Installation Instructions
Gun Dog House Door ® / Heavy Duty Dog Door ® / Big Dog Door™
Pet Door Installation Instructions
Installing on a House or Garage door
Drop-in Closing Panel Installation Instructions
Guillotine Closure Installation Instructions
"Special" Dog Door Training for the “Timid Dog”
Installing On a Wall:
The Heavy Duty Dog Door ® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside surface of a building, wall or door, etc.
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Step #1:
Measure the belly height of your pet from ground level to his underside to find the correct height of the door opening. Bottom edge is usually from 6" to 12". Do not mount flush to ground.
For the Heavy Duty Dog Door ™ cut the opening 12-1/2" wide x 17-1/2" high. For the Big Dog Door ™ cut the opening 16-1/2" wide x 25-1/2" high.
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Step #2:
If mounted on garage or house wall, frame the depth of the wall to form a tunnel through the wall. (Use 2" X 4" or 2" X 6" material.) If needed, add a least a 1/2" x 1 1/2" flat outside mounting surfacing.
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Step #3:
Place door over opening and use the enclosed two 1 1/2” wood screws to hold door to opening.
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Step #4:
Show dog how to use door. Your dog will learn to use your pet door almost at once, but there are a few which may be a little nervous at first.
The most important rule is to be patient.
Do not let the dog have a bad experience or it may become frightened.
Most dogs can be trained to use a pet door in a matter of hours. Your dog will respond to encouragement, repetition and play in particular.
Alternatively, use the door flap as part of a game - throw a ball through, for instance. As your dog responds to your encouraging calls, help it through the door, patting and congratulating it. Repeat the game several times, continually encouraging the animal with positive gestures and comments. Within a short time your dog will be totally familiar with its pet door and use it happily on its own.
Problems…see Special Dog Training Instructions at end of page
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Installation Tips: Install 1/8" felt or rubber weather stripping on surface of building or door. Do not put rubber weather stripping on Gun Dog House Door®.
NOTE: If your door does not close at the bottom, the door is installed incorrectly. Unscrew door and move 1/4" lower. If there is a gap between top strap and upper doorframe, move door 1/4" higher.
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Installing on a house or garage door:
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Measure height.
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Step #1:
The Heavy Duty Dog Door® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside of a house door.
Determine Height
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The Heavy Duty Dog Door hole size is 12-1/2" x 17-1/2". For the Big Dog Door the hole size is 16-1/2" x 25-1/2".
Drill a half inch hole into each corner. Then draw lines to connect the corners. Insert jigsaw into drill hole and follow drawn lines to cut out hole.
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Step #2:
If installing on a steel door, cut hole 3/4" larger, glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening
If installing on a raised panel door, cut hole in center of door 3/4"/ Glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening to cover styrofoam and install trim to inside/outside of door surface.
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If installing in a hollow core door. use four strips of wood the same width as the hollow between the panels in your door. Position the wood so that they are flush with the edges of the hole. Either glue, nail, or screw the strips. Frame the outside/inside hole with 2" x 1/4" lengths.
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Step #3:
Use silicone caulking around trim kit for added insulation. To quiet door closing, staple 5/8" of the window felt to the sides and the bottom of the pet door.
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Drop-in Closing Panel Installation Instructions:
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Step #1: Closing panel is installed on the inside of building or door.
Step #2: Construct a 2" wide frame on inside mounting surface.
Step #3: Place channel angle one inch from dog door cut opening.
Step #4: Install one-inch tabs at the base of each channel.
Step #5: Slide heavy-duty closure into channel. Remove as needed.
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Guillotine Closure Installation Instructions:
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Step #1:
Place panel against wall as a template. Install each channel so the panel slides in its grooved track.
Step #2:
Drill hole or install a eye hook in panel. Install two pulleys to ceiling and attach a cable/rope to the 3/8" polypropylene panel.
Step #3:
Slide polypropylene panel in channels as needed.
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"Special" Dog Door Training for the "Timid Dog":
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Whether you have an adult dog, or a new puppy, teaching him how to use a Gun Dog House Door® (GDHD) will be done the same way.
When you install your dog door, make sure you measure the "rise" of your dog (the measurement from the floor to the lowest part of your dog's chest or stomach). This measurement tells you where to place the "bottom" of your dog door. The bottom of your dog door should be an inch lower than the "rise" of your dog. If you have a puppy you will need to install the dog door one inch from the ground; and you will need to re-install it at higher intervals as your puppy grows. Another option is to take an educated guess as to how tall your dog will eventually be, install the dog door at the appropriate height, and construct a "puppy-ramp" so your puppy can reach the dog door and go through it comfortably.
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Once the frame of the GDHD door is installed in a wall or door, leave the GDHD off at first. Have someone stay inside with your dog while you go outside. Call your dog through the "hole" (door frame without the GDHD). When he goes through and comes to you, praise him lavishly and give him a treat. Now have the person inside the house call him through the "hole." When he gets to them, they should praise it and offer a treat as well. Do this at least 3 times and no more than a dozen. After this, your dog will know there is a hole in the wall or the door especially for him.
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Leave the GDHD off the cut opening for one full day. Encourage him to use his opening by not letting him use the "real" doors. Instead, you use the real door and say to your dog, "Go to your door!" pointing in the direction of his dog door. You may need the help of someone inside to "help" the dog find his new door. After a half a dozen times, your dog should like this new game! If you have a very young puppy, do not expect them to learn "Go to your door" for many weeks or months; still give them the command in a happy voice, and have someone inside show them where their door is every time. It sometimes helps if you are outside (after going through a real door) and someone else helps your dog or puppy find the doggie door as you call him from outside.
On the second day, install the GDHD. Now, you will need to repeat the same exercise as when you first sent your dog through the "hole." But this time, the person on the same side of the door as the dog will need to "push" the GDHD open for him. Each time the dog goes through the door, push the GDHD less and less for him. It is important that the dog gets used to the feel of the GDHD on the back of his head so once your dog has begun going through the door, let go of the GDHD so he feels it on his head and body as he goes through the door. Eventually the dog will need to push the GDHD by himself and dogs are usually hesitant to do this at first. He will probably put his nose down by the bottom of the GDHD and wait for the GDHD to move (after all, it has up to now). At this point, push the GDHD slightly so that your dog can see it is a moveable object, let the GDHD bounce back to the closed position. The best way I can explain it is that you are "poking" GDHD using short, quick pokes. This gives the dog a glimpse of an opening and encourages him to poke the door himself. At this stage, some dogs begin going through the door with ease, others become quite excited, but still haven't figured out that they can push the door open. If your dog will not push the door open by himself yet, remove the GDHD and install a piece of carpet onto the opening. You want the carpet to have a least a _” opening on the sides and bottom. The dog should feel more comfortable pushing the carpet on its own. After 2-3 days, install the GDHD and with our enthusiastic encouragement and praise, your dog should be able to push the GDHD now with no problem
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Videos
Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door
FAQ
What are the differences between the Gun Dog doors?The Gun Dog Easy Dog Door is lighter than the others because the hinges aren't spring loaded and there are no magnets to assist with closure; this makes it easier for smaller dogs and maybe cats to use the door.The Gun Dog Heavy Duty dog door has a rigid door that includes a warranty covering chewing damages. This is the original door that was created by Gun Dog to address all the issues the owner of the company ran into while operating his kennel for large lab retriever dogs.The Gun Dog Big Dog Door is the same as the heavy duty door, but it just offers a larger flap size of 15" x 23". Gun Dog Easy Dog Door Gun Dog Heavy Duty Gun Dog Big Dog Door |
Can this be used with multiple pets?Yes - as it is much easier to push open, it would be the one to use in a kennel with different size dogs. |
Can you lock the pet door?You can use this door along with the Gun Dog Closing covers. |
Is this only for kennels?Nope, you can use this door on a residential application if needed. |
Does it keep out weather?The flap is fairly heavy, but there really is no seal between the flap and the frame, so it isn't the best as far as energy efficiency. |
What material is the flap?It is a thick rigid polycarbonate. |
What material is the frame?Heavy aluminium. |
Is this both pieces of the frame?The door is just a flap frame, so there is no exterior frame to finish out the opposite side. |
Can this go into a wall?Yes, but you need to have your contractor build and seal up a tunnel framing out the interior. |
Can you get a flexible flap?Not with this pet door. |
Are these doors chew resistant?Absolutely! They're near indestructible - that is what makes them good for kennels. |
Is the dog gun dog door self framing?No, Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door includes one frame with flap which allows it to be installed in virtually any application with proper framing |
Warranty
Gun Dog House Door® Co.
The Heavy Duty Dog Door®, Big Dog Door™, Easy Dog Door™ is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. We warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for the life of your dog. Damage caused by accident, improper installation or abuse is specifically excluded from this warranty. Gun Dog House Door® Co. is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from use of this product. Normal wear and tear excludes the hinges from warranty. Customers are responsible for all shipping costs.
Partial returns and/or damages will not receive full credit. Items damaged through USE or due to return shipping damage will receive partial or no credit. Should you decide that you wish to refuse receipt of an item when delivered by UPS, USPS, FedEx or common carrier and legitimately ordered the product, credit will be issued minus any shipping custom fees and charges.
Customer Reviews
Size Chart
- Medium 11"w x 14 1/2"h
- Large 15"w x 23"h
Flap Dimensions:
11"w x 14 1/2"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
14"w x 18"h
The outer edge of the pet door. Rough Cut Out:
11"w x 14 3/4"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.Flap Dimensions:
15"w x 23"h
The entry way your dog goes through.Outside Frame Dimensions
18"w x 26"h
The outer edge of the pet door. Rough Cut Out:
16 1/2"w x 25 1/2"h
The size of the hole needed to fit your pet door into your door.| Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Rough Cut Out | Overall Frame Dimension | Recommended Pet Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | 11" w x 14 1/2" h | 11" w x 14 3/4" h | 14" w x 18" h | 12" - 21" |
| Large | 15" w x 23"h | 16 1/2" w x 25 1/2" h | 18" w x 26" h | 12" - 34" |
| Closing Covers for these dog doors may be ordered at Gun Dog Closing Covers | ||||
Gun Dog House Door ® / Heavy Duty Dog Door ® / Big Dog Door™
Pet Door Installation Instructions
Installing on a House or Garage door
Drop-in Closing Panel Installation Instructions
Guillotine Closure Installation Instructions
"Special" Dog Door Training for the “Timid Dog”
Installing On a Wall:
The Heavy Duty Dog Door ® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside surface of a building, wall or door, etc.
| |
|
Step #1:
Measure the belly height of your pet from ground level to his underside to find the correct height of the door opening. Bottom edge is usually from 6" to 12". Do not mount flush to ground.
For the Heavy Duty Dog Door ™ cut the opening 12-1/2" wide x 17-1/2" high. For the Big Dog Door ™ cut the opening 16-1/2" wide x 25-1/2" high.
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Step #2:
If mounted on garage or house wall, frame the depth of the wall to form a tunnel through the wall. (Use 2" X 4" or 2" X 6" material.) If needed, add a least a 1/2" x 1 1/2" flat outside mounting surfacing.
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Step #3:
Place door over opening and use the enclosed two 1 1/2” wood screws to hold door to opening.
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Step #4:
Show dog how to use door. Your dog will learn to use your pet door almost at once, but there are a few which may be a little nervous at first.
The most important rule is to be patient.
Do not let the dog have a bad experience or it may become frightened.
Most dogs can be trained to use a pet door in a matter of hours. Your dog will respond to encouragement, repetition and play in particular.
Alternatively, use the door flap as part of a game - throw a ball through, for instance. As your dog responds to your encouraging calls, help it through the door, patting and congratulating it. Repeat the game several times, continually encouraging the animal with positive gestures and comments. Within a short time your dog will be totally familiar with its pet door and use it happily on its own.
Problems…see Special Dog Training Instructions at end of page
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Installation Tips: Install 1/8" felt or rubber weather stripping on surface of building or door. Do not put rubber weather stripping on Gun Dog House Door®.
NOTE: If your door does not close at the bottom, the door is installed incorrectly. Unscrew door and move 1/4" lower. If there is a gap between top strap and upper doorframe, move door 1/4" higher.
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Installing on a house or garage door:
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Measure height.
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Step #1:
The Heavy Duty Dog Door® and Big Dog Door™ are installed on the outside of a house door.
Determine Height
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The Heavy Duty Dog Door hole size is 12-1/2" x 17-1/2". For the Big Dog Door the hole size is 16-1/2" x 25-1/2".
Drill a half inch hole into each corner. Then draw lines to connect the corners. Insert jigsaw into drill hole and follow drawn lines to cut out hole.
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|
Step #2:
If installing on a steel door, cut hole 3/4" larger, glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening
If installing on a raised panel door, cut hole in center of door 3/4"/ Glue 3/8" pine, cedar, or plywood strips to inside of the opening to cover styrofoam and install trim to inside/outside of door surface.
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|
If installing in a hollow core door. use four strips of wood the same width as the hollow between the panels in your door. Position the wood so that they are flush with the edges of the hole. Either glue, nail, or screw the strips. Frame the outside/inside hole with 2" x 1/4" lengths.
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Step #3:
Use silicone caulking around trim kit for added insulation. To quiet door closing, staple 5/8" of the window felt to the sides and the bottom of the pet door.
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Drop-in Closing Panel Installation Instructions:
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Step #1: Closing panel is installed on the inside of building or door.
Step #2: Construct a 2" wide frame on inside mounting surface.
Step #3: Place channel angle one inch from dog door cut opening.
Step #4: Install one-inch tabs at the base of each channel.
Step #5: Slide heavy-duty closure into channel. Remove as needed.
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Guillotine Closure Installation Instructions:
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Step #1:
Place panel against wall as a template. Install each channel so the panel slides in its grooved track.
Step #2:
Drill hole or install a eye hook in panel. Install two pulleys to ceiling and attach a cable/rope to the 3/8" polypropylene panel.
Step #3:
Slide polypropylene panel in channels as needed.
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"Special" Dog Door Training for the "Timid Dog":
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|
Whether you have an adult dog, or a new puppy, teaching him how to use a Gun Dog House Door® (GDHD) will be done the same way.
When you install your dog door, make sure you measure the "rise" of your dog (the measurement from the floor to the lowest part of your dog's chest or stomach). This measurement tells you where to place the "bottom" of your dog door. The bottom of your dog door should be an inch lower than the "rise" of your dog. If you have a puppy you will need to install the dog door one inch from the ground; and you will need to re-install it at higher intervals as your puppy grows. Another option is to take an educated guess as to how tall your dog will eventually be, install the dog door at the appropriate height, and construct a "puppy-ramp" so your puppy can reach the dog door and go through it comfortably.
|
Once the frame of the GDHD door is installed in a wall or door, leave the GDHD off at first. Have someone stay inside with your dog while you go outside. Call your dog through the "hole" (door frame without the GDHD). When he goes through and comes to you, praise him lavishly and give him a treat. Now have the person inside the house call him through the "hole." When he gets to them, they should praise it and offer a treat as well. Do this at least 3 times and no more than a dozen. After this, your dog will know there is a hole in the wall or the door especially for him.
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|
Leave the GDHD off the cut opening for one full day. Encourage him to use his opening by not letting him use the "real" doors. Instead, you use the real door and say to your dog, "Go to your door!" pointing in the direction of his dog door. You may need the help of someone inside to "help" the dog find his new door. After a half a dozen times, your dog should like this new game! If you have a very young puppy, do not expect them to learn "Go to your door" for many weeks or months; still give them the command in a happy voice, and have someone inside show them where their door is every time. It sometimes helps if you are outside (after going through a real door) and someone else helps your dog or puppy find the doggie door as you call him from outside.
On the second day, install the GDHD. Now, you will need to repeat the same exercise as when you first sent your dog through the "hole." But this time, the person on the same side of the door as the dog will need to "push" the GDHD open for him. Each time the dog goes through the door, push the GDHD less and less for him. It is important that the dog gets used to the feel of the GDHD on the back of his head so once your dog has begun going through the door, let go of the GDHD so he feels it on his head and body as he goes through the door. Eventually the dog will need to push the GDHD by himself and dogs are usually hesitant to do this at first. He will probably put his nose down by the bottom of the GDHD and wait for the GDHD to move (after all, it has up to now). At this point, push the GDHD slightly so that your dog can see it is a moveable object, let the GDHD bounce back to the closed position. The best way I can explain it is that you are "poking" GDHD using short, quick pokes. This gives the dog a glimpse of an opening and encourages him to poke the door himself. At this stage, some dogs begin going through the door with ease, others become quite excited, but still haven't figured out that they can push the door open. If your dog will not push the door open by himself yet, remove the GDHD and install a piece of carpet onto the opening. You want the carpet to have a least a _” opening on the sides and bottom. The dog should feel more comfortable pushing the carpet on its own. After 2-3 days, install the GDHD and with our enthusiastic encouragement and praise, your dog should be able to push the GDHD now with no problem
|
Videos
Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door
FAQ
What are the differences between the Gun Dog doors?The Gun Dog Easy Dog Door is lighter than the others because the hinges aren't spring loaded and there are no magnets to assist with closure; this makes it easier for smaller dogs and maybe cats to use the door.The Gun Dog Heavy Duty dog door has a rigid door that includes a warranty covering chewing damages. This is the original door that was created by Gun Dog to address all the issues the owner of the company ran into while operating his kennel for large lab retriever dogs.The Gun Dog Big Dog Door is the same as the heavy duty door, but it just offers a larger flap size of 15" x 23". Gun Dog Easy Dog Door Gun Dog Heavy Duty Gun Dog Big Dog Door |
Can this be used with multiple pets?Yes - as it is much easier to push open, it would be the one to use in a kennel with different size dogs. |
Can you lock the pet door?You can use this door along with the Gun Dog Closing covers. |
Is this only for kennels?Nope, you can use this door on a residential application if needed. |
Does it keep out weather?The flap is fairly heavy, but there really is no seal between the flap and the frame, so it isn't the best as far as energy efficiency. |
What material is the flap?It is a thick rigid polycarbonate. |
What material is the frame?Heavy aluminium. |
Is this both pieces of the frame?The door is just a flap frame, so there is no exterior frame to finish out the opposite side. |
Can this go into a wall?Yes, but you need to have your contractor build and seal up a tunnel framing out the interior. |
Can you get a flexible flap?Not with this pet door. |
Are these doors chew resistant?Absolutely! They're near indestructible - that is what makes them good for kennels. |
Is the dog gun dog door self framing?No, Gun Dog "Easy" Dog Door includes one frame with flap which allows it to be installed in virtually any application with proper framing |
Warranty
Gun Dog House Door® Co.
The Heavy Duty Dog Door®, Big Dog Door™, Easy Dog Door™ is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. We warrant this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for the life of your dog. Damage caused by accident, improper installation or abuse is specifically excluded from this warranty. Gun Dog House Door® Co. is not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from use of this product. Normal wear and tear excludes the hinges from warranty. Customers are responsible for all shipping costs.
Partial returns and/or damages will not receive full credit. Items damaged through USE or due to return shipping damage will receive partial or no credit. Should you decide that you wish to refuse receipt of an item when delivered by UPS, USPS, FedEx or common carrier and legitimately ordered the product, credit will be issued minus any shipping custom fees and charges.
