Pet Door Reviews

"Love the dog door.....absolutely fabulous."

Barbara M
Tucson, Arizona

Well I got the new dog door installed and we love it! I attached a picture form the outside. We had purchased a new Jeld-Wen door from a “big box store” that had a large Pet Safe dog door pre-installed. During the cold winter months we have here in Kansas City (not to mention record snow this year!) the double flap doors would not seal and cold air and snow was rushing into the house. I tried replacing flaps (very expensive and time consuming) adding weather stripping, nothing worked. So I went back to the drawing board to figure out a new dog door. Due to the type of insert that Pet Safe uses to install their dog door a new door would be needed to be able to install a standard dog door. As everyone knows, doors are very expensive!. So I went to the “big box store” and complained and a Jeld-Wen representative was quick to call. After several phone calls and discussions I got a new door, minus the Pet Safe dog door. So after some research I was having difficulty deciding what I wanted for a new dog door. Then it hit me. I wish I could get a dog door like on the one on our cedar dog house we got from Blythe Woodworks. I was lucky, the web site to you was stamped on the door, it was like fate was pointing me in the right direction. After talking with your staff (very helpful and friendly) a new large dog door was on the way. After the new door was installed I quickly installed the new dog door (a breeze by the way, installed in under an hour) and it works fantastic! Last couple of days have been really cold and windy and not a bit of cold air coming through the door and it is so much warmer now in the area of the door. Thanks so much for such a great product!

A very happy customer!

Tim Pitman
Overland Park, KS

"Hello! I purchased your large wall mount pet door in October of this year. Got it installed in November. It is working really well. My German Shepherd, Lady Boo zooms in and out with no problem. Her goal in last few days is trying to bring a long tree branch into the house. Hopefully she won't figure it out! So far we have had some extreme weather, with the temp getting to as cold as -40 degrees Celsius for 2 or 3 days and nites in a row. I have not had any problems, just a small amount of frost forming on the bottom of the flap inside. I use a hair dryer to melt the frost, and clear up the moisture and fur with a paper towel. Haven't noticed any drafts. So far so good. I was wondering if you sold the flap separately? (Just in case this one should fail to function after normal wear and tear). I am just thinking ahead."

Thank you! Happy New Year!

Barb Field
The Pas, Manitoba Canada

We got our dog door.  All I can say is just how much we love it.  The other dog door made so much noise every time the dogs went in and out.  Also, the area around the old dog door was really cold in the winter.  I can only imagine how much heating and cooling we lost with the old door.  I really wish I had found your dog door before I purchased what I was told was a dog door that sealed.  The only thing that was a draw back but not really was the size of the door.  It really was bigger than 11 by 17.  We are fine with that just had to enlarge our opening a bit.  Just want to tell you again how happy we found your website and found that door.  Love, love, love it!

Thank-you for getting it here so fast.

Candy Griffus

I live on Eastern Long Island where we had high winds due to Hurricane Sandy. I purchased a dog door from your company in August and had it installed into the side of my house. During the entire storm the door flap did not even shimmy in the slightest! I am so happy at the efficiency of this product and will highly recommend to anyone who has a pet. Thank you for a quality product as well as stellar customer service. Warmest regards,

Susan

Our handy guy came today and installed the door.  We had a few issues structurally, but with our house, not the dog door.  The dogs were used to having a dog door, so it will be an easy transition, although the fact that it's a bit harder for them to push open will just be something they will need to get used to.  Our older dog definitely has it down and it's only been about 2 hours since our guy left.  The younger dog will have it by tomorrow as long as he keeps watching the older dog.  We were both remarking at what a difference it's already making in our walk out basement, no draft, and already a whole lot warmer!  Thanks so much, we look forward to our dogs using it for years to come and for us staying warm!

Julie

I just finished installing my new; large Freedom Pass dog door and am very happy with the way it came out. Your product seems to be very well made and it looks like it will hold up for many years to come. I appreciate the time you took to speak with me about the door when I called you a couple of months ago. Your taking the time to do that is what persuaded me to order your product and I have no regrets. I’ve attached a photo of the door installed in our wall with hickory and mahogany trim. I made a ¼ panel that slides into the mahogany strips to close the door.

Ken Haggett
Peace Pups Dogsledding
Peace Pups Web Site

I have been meaning to email you as we have had this awesome pet door in for a big part of our summer and love that it keeps out the heat. We have only noticed one problem and that is the boys, Einstein and Ziggy often enjoy just looking out it. Lol. Thank you so much for this door.

Kathy Smith, Gilbert, AZ

"I just had to send you this photo and tell you how much we enjoy our Freedom Pet Pass door. Well constructed, easy to install and looks great. My husband enjoyed using his creativity customizing the door frame.

Thank you,"

Lynn & Bruce Rocha

"That is one seriously amazing doggie door! I wish i would have found you guys before i paid a guy a ton of money to make me a custom doggie door that did not even touch the quality of this one.

Thank you so much!"

Beth

"I wanted to share -- I love the pet door I ordered from Freedom Pet Pass. The door is so much better than the one I had before (2 see-thru flaps with magnets at the bottom). You advertisement is right on target - no wind or rain is coming in through your door! Thank you for such a wonderful product. I'm recommending it to several others I know who have thought about installing a dog door!"

Sincerely, Sherry Weiss

"You guys are fantastic.  We alway make sure to spread the word about your doggy doors anytime we hear of someone looking into one or questioning one.  We are convinced you make the best dog door out there and we can also say that you offer far superior service. Thanks,"

- Todd Fleeman

"Last year I purchased the Large Locking Pet Pass Dog Door for the wall, and was really impressed with the attention I received that enabled me to make choices and have it sent to Australia.

After xmas I managed to get some time and installed the door myself. To do it myself took overall about 1 week, but only 2 days to have the door installed and secure, the rest was to finish off, paint etc.

What a great product, no more drafts coming into my home, my dogs quickly adapted and used the door and even better, this door my large Lab X cannot crash her way through.

Thanks again for your professionalism and assistance.

I have put a video on youtube on the link below:"

- Lydia Spicer, Melbourne Australia

"Minus 30 degree celsius and no breeze gets through and no frost on the inside of the flap, I think that is impressive."

- Alberta, Canada

"Writing this from Loveland Colorado! Want you to know that you have an excellent pet door. We have installed one at our house in town and it does NOT leak outside air. Fact of the matter is that the temperature on the room side is the same as the room be it winter or summer! We have NEVER found it other than perfectly closed and sealed. Our cat has made a game of going in and out. It is installed on the north side of the house which is the coldest side.

We are planning on installing a second one at our mountain house on the west side, the side that the winds hit us on from the Big Thompson Canyon. We have absolute confidence in this product for that high wind application. We have hurricane force winds here in the Colorado mountains and have personally experienced over 100 mph winds. The old double flap cat door is not at all adequate and lacks the insulating properties of the Freedom Pass Door. When the wind storms come we stuff foam in the old door but when the new Freedom Pass Door goes in we can forget about having to do that! Freedom for us and freedom for the cat.

So if you are considering purchasing this product just do it! It is quality through and through and is built to last and protect your home from heat, cold and wind."

- Maryann from Loveland  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

"Brian:

Thank you very much for nice product and service. The door is already installed and dog is using it right away."

Sincerely, Igor Kaganovich

"Hi Brian,

I usually don’t write letters about products, but in this case I had to. I have had dog doors for 30 years and have never been so pleased with a product. I recently purchased your large door for my pack and I mean pack, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Boxer, Labrador, and Boston Terrier. As I live in the country, in Alberta Canada, I have always had problems with weather as in wind and the bugs in the summer and cold as well as wind in the winter with all the previous doors. Not with this one. My husband has nicknamed the Freedom door, “Fort Knox”. It is absolutely air tight and looks great. I can’t say enough good things about it and is worth every penny. It is so nice to purchase an item online, get great customer service as well as the product as advertised. I‘ve recommended your door to everyone that I know who needs a pet door.

Thanks so much,"

Mary Priestner, Alabama

"This door is great. It only took 10 min of treat training and a few days of reminding. It's framed Inside and out to fit in our 1920's craftsman house, fits right in. Love it."

- Max

"Hi Debbie,

Thank you for the personal touch both you and Brian have given us. My wife indicates the Pet door will probably be safer for her than the short window she tried to use :0) ... Sometimes life is painfully funny. We are looking forward to the Door and if you need anything from us you can reach me at the phone- 806.441.6739 or the EMAIL address.

Again Thanks Much,"

- Dan and Dr. Deborrah Caddell, TX

"Brian,

We moved to a new house and had to leave our old Freedom Pet Pass door there...I ordered another for the new house and finished the install today. Once again, thanks so much. Your dog doors are, hands down, the best made and the easiest to install. The one we left at the old house was as good as new (even though it was 3 or 4 years old) and had been used by 2 to 4 dogs for years (german shorthair pointers).

This time the door is on the windward side of the house but having experience with your doors, I know it will not be affected by the wind and rain.

I recommend your doors whenever possible.

Thanks again,"

- Tim Thomas, Waterford, VA

"I did a lot of research before I purchased a wall entry door, and I couldn't be happier with it.  With winter coming on, my biggest concern was air leakage.  After installing it and seeing how well it sealed, my only worry came from my dog, who can be a little timid (I did just open up a large hole in an exterior wall after all!).  It took some retaining and encouragement, but now she uses it on her own without a problem as you can see in this video.  Also, I wanted to share with your potential customers how I made a security panel for my wall mounted door.  Anyway, just wanted to thank you for a terrific product, and one that's not made in China at that!"

- Chris Axling, Port Townsend, WA

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"We had one of your dog doors in our house in Minnesota and it was truly awesome (it actually was one of the features that helped sell the house!)...we have moved to Utah, and need another dog door"

- Trish Painter, UT

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I just wanted to let you know that your freedom pet door withstood the wrath of hurricane Irene. That door didn't move at all. My canopy on the back porch was bent like a toothpick so the winds were pretty fierce out there. IF you ever need a reference for this door just tell them to call me. It is FANTASTIC!  You are a genius to invent this weather proof doggie door. I am the one in Holtwood , Pa with the yorkies. My 7 lb yorkie can get through this with no problem. Thanks again for such a great product. It is worth every cent and more.

- Mary Ellen Rice, Holtwood, PA

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"Hi Debra and Brian,

We've had the petdoor installed for some months now. It took our Corgi a little week to get used to it, but now he runs in and out without trouble.

The door is all worth the money and there is no draught or anything to complain about :-) Our dog is happy and we feel good when he is home alone, because we know he can run freely in and out. I've attached some fotos of our little dog climbing (he is a bit taller now) trough the petdoor. Thank you for a first class product and a good supplement to a happy dog life."

- Rasmus and Anne-Dorthe, Denmark

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"Well, my wife and I have waited 5 weeks to write a review for this Freedom Pet Pass door. We couldn't take the cold air dumping into our walkout basement anymore. Tried 4 or 5 other doors that claim no leakage, or closes with wind pounding on it with no luck. Stumbled upon this Freedom Pet Pass door in search of the best...and let us tell you, WE FOUND IT!!!

This door has to be seen and used to understand how great it is. It's still hard to believe how well it works. Now we keep the pet door open all day long without cold air or critters getting in.....and our 2 Cavaliers love the freedom!

We've had below zero degree weather with 40 mph winds pounding on it, and it closes every time with absolutely no leakage, really! It's such a nice pet door, that we put in a whole new door because it was nicer than our 32" door. As the other reviews state, it's really that good and worth the price. You won't regret it one single bit.....Don't hesitate, wish we did this first time around. Thanks to Debra and Brian, we got it right this time!"

- Jerry Tarolli, New York

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"As custom green homebuilders in Oregon, quality, high performance components are critical to what we do. Early discussions with our most recent customers made two things very apparent: they wanted a new home built with extreme energy efficiency in mind—an incredibly low energy home built to the Passive House Standard (www.passivehouse.us), but one that also held a place for their dog Pippen and had his needs in mind as well. Our initial research turned up a few options, but only one that had actually been tested for airtightness—the Freedom Pet Pass pet door.

We decided to give it a shot, knowing that to meet the strict Passive House certification requirements we would have to reach extremely low levels of air infiltration on our blower door test. Initially we planned to do our own testing on just the pet door before committing ourselves and cutting a hole in the door to the backyard. However, upon opening up the freshly shipped package, it became quite apparent that the quality of construction and tenacity of the air seal were both very, very high. We installed the pet door without hesitation, and suffice it to say, the pet door did not disappoint--we exceeded the Passive House airtightness requirements by a factor of three! Now, while the homeowners appreciate the incredible comfort and efficiency of their new home, Pippen is happily enjoying his access to backyard freedom."

- Blake J. Bilyeu | SHP| CPHC |
Bilyeu Homes, Inc.

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"Hi Brian,

Thanks for answering my questions and giving me helpful suggestions.  The door is in the wall and all trim is 100% installed and finish applied; only remaining item is to camouflage the entrance with a dog house (tight spot).  The door is mounted on the west side of the house and the afternoon summer sun is directly on this wall; I can tell the difference in insulation and air leakage over the small door that was replaced.  Thanks again for the help; see attachments above of my finished project and our granddaughter."

- Kurt Flora, Idaho

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"This door works better than any others I've seen on the market. After 1 year of use I continue to be impressed with the airtight seal it creates. If there's a more energy efficient pet door out there, I certainly haven't seen it."

- Ryan Steen, Ohio; Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine

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"My 2 boys, both 70lb labrador retrievers, love the dog door. So do I beacuse the flap is really flexbile and seals shut by itself and it never leaks anything into my home, not even wind gust blow it open. The previous dog door I owned was made of metal, aluminum I think, and it was very loud when it closed. Sounded like someone slamming a screen door. Leaked like a son of a gun too. Water leaked inside when it rained. I pitched the the old dog door and the door it was installed into. I bought a really nice paneled door. The videos on the website showed me how to install it even though I payed a professional to do it. Awesome dog door. You will see this dog door in every pet store someday!!"

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"This is the third pet door I've purchased and it will be the last. I looked around forever for a dog door to replace the drafty one installed by the previous owners of our house we just purchased. While Anchorage is not as cold as interior Alaska we regularly have low temps in excess of minus 20.

I was a little hesitant at fist to order online and because the door was a little higher than the ones at the big box stores. But, The Freedom Pet Pass Door is MONSTER Good. I keep the garage at 60 degrees for the dogs and it stayed at 60 degrees all winter, even at 20 below! I even measured the temperature near the door expecting it to be lower than ambient--it was exactly the same, 60 degrees.

This door ROCKS! By the way...I ordered the wrong size door and the folks at Freedom Pet Pass exchanged it, no questions asked. Don't waste your money on any other door. You will be sorry!"

- Randy Roberts, Alaska

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"Hi Brian,

I just got my new dog door installed today and it is magnificent. After years of a dog door that blew more wind into the house than you could believe, despite putting new magnets and trying everything we could to make it work, I finally have a dog door that keeps my bedroom warm and toasty. Last week it was freezing in here, and today it is super warm (I have a woodstove in the next room, but with the old dog door, it didn't have a chance.).

I worried when I ordered yours that it would not work any better than the old one, but the high quality is immediately clear just on seeing the door, and now that it is in the door, I am so grateful that you figured out how to make a dog door that actually stays closed. And my dog immediately learned how to use it even though it is a bit different looking from the old one. I don't have a digital camera so I can't post photos, but if anyone has an outside door that has panels in the lower half, my handyperson figured out a great way to install it and I'm sure he'd be willing to share that with anyone else.

I actually was so blown away by how good it was, that I wanted to write this review so others who discover your door via the web will know it's as good as you promised. Thanks so much!"

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"Hopefully you guys make a ton of money! After arriving yesterday, my door is installed and works flawlessly. No air infiltration, quieter and the design is better than anything else on the market. After installing this one today, I counted the number of dog doors I have installed in my life [7 counting one I put in our barn and a total of 4 different brands] and  the Freedom Pet Pass door was the easiest to install.  Pictures in your instructions or a video of an install would probably help some people. I did remove my house door to make the cut but reinstalled to fit the dog door into the door. 

I'm also not convinced that your door is more expensive when you factor in heat loss of other brands, and the number of replacement flaps that I typically have had to install (on average, 2 a year). I have three German Shorthairs and the door seems to be no challenge at all. I was worried since they can see through the old door but not the Freedom Pet Pass Door.

If you need a distributor or representative in the Mid Atlantic let me know what your terms/requirements are. You can also use me as a reference. I own my own company so I know feedback is important and also nice to hear.

Anyway, just wanted to report back and let you know how happy I am. Sorry to be so longwinded but my old dog door has frustrated me for years. I'll send a picture of the inside as well.

Thank you and Happy New Year."

- Tim Thomas, West Virginia

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"We are Nemo and Dora from Italy........we would like to thank you very much for the door you company developed.....now, as you can watch on the video, we can go out of the kitchen and back without bothering our owners......they worked hard because the door's kitchen low wooden frame was to high.....so they made two platforms to solve the problem. also, now the temperature in the kitchen keeps even all the time and we don't feel guilty as before when they have to open the door  to allow as go out and in and the air inside got so cold!!

"We are very happy now, thanks to your company and to our owners .........we hope the next year will be great for freedom pet pass and a lot of Dogs like as will enjoy your fantastic product!

"Happy new year ! "Sorry for our English..... we tried our best.....we know how to bark only in Italian!!"

- Nemo and Dora, Italy

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"We have used the Freedom Pet Pass Dog Door for since January 2008. It is still in excellent condition! This is our third dog door within the past 4 years. The other doors only lasted less than a year. The flaps would tear and warp due to the extensive use in my kennel. We have about 25 dogs that use this door on any given day. Thank you for such a great product!"

Kristine Felske, Michigan

Owner, Kay bee's K-9 dog training academy

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"I hope you remember me from Singapore. I had previously purchase 2 sets of Freedom pet Doors from you sometime in June (wall-mounted and door mounted each). We are finally done with our renovations (it is ALOT of work!!) and have the pet doors finally installed.

Our 3 dogs (2 mini schnauzers and a husky) took a couple of days to get used to the door but this is much better than our previous one where the flap did not close properly and we were always leaking air conditioning. We used to keep the bedroom door open so that the dogs could access to the outside when they needed to go. We don’t have to do that anymore. Our bedroom is now cooler and the air conditioning doesn’t have to work so hard; and we get our privacy while the dogs get theirs when needed.

Installation was a little troublesome (for the wall mounted pet pass as we have concrete wall) but we had professionals to do the work for us. The effort was well worth as you can see from the pictures and movie clips."

- Randy Seow, Singapore

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"The dog door is great and my pets and I are so happy with it. My two dogs love thier freedom. I rescued one of my dogs and he was very badly mistreated so he suffered from seperation anxiety and barked all day when I was at work.With the dog door I can leave him in the house where he feels safe and secure and my neighbours are alot happier now the barking has stopped. It was a big Job putting it in, my walls are 16" thick, but well worth it. I finished the tunnel with tiles so it looks great and is easy to wipe clean. Thanks again Brian really great invention so happy with it."

- Rachel, Ireland

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"Previous metal door/glass frame combinations allowed wind and rain to enter all year round and inside cold air was generated due to the metal door and glass construction. After a year of extensive use, the canvas fabric has not deteriorated and the canvas flap is easy to clean and maintain. Thanks!"

- Gary Seabold, Michigan

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"I was out of work when I bought this door... so I shopped long and hard. Almost bought a competetors brand at more than twice the price until I googled the manufacturer and got all kinds of bad feed back. I sent the feed back to the company and never heard from them again! You on the other hand... nurtured me along for about 4 weeks, answering yet another question.. and another before making the sale for a med size doggy door. I have 2,  60 pound dogs. You honestly told me if it would be used a lot (and I was worried about security,) to fasion my own security door.  Your door is GREAT! It's REALLY weather proof as far as keeping cold out. I can feel the difference in air temp when the dogs go in and out in the early morning. It took about 1/2 hour and 1/2 box of Cheeze Its to get the bolder dog completely comfortable to walk up the ramp and out the door. (The ramp was the real problem for them not the door.) I rightly guessed that when the older dog saw the younger do it he would follow right behind. This door is something I am very, very happy with! I have literally spent over 12,000 dollars in the last 5 years for a dog walker. So what a bargain to get this Fabulous design, the door is functionality superb. You can write back for better pictures. Tried to get one with dog going out but he was too fast for me! I can try for you on a sunny day if you want. Will send te last picture in another email. Happy in ILLINOIS"

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"My wife and I love our new Doggy Door. We don't have to stop what we are doing to let her in and out. Another great thing is no bugs are being let in the house. We have had many compliments on our new Doggy Door. The other night a gentlemen stopped over to drop some pictures off and was very impressed with the looks of it and that it was magnetic. The construction and materials is very good. We would reccomend this to any who has a dog. Thank you very much for the Doggy Door."

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"We love this dog door! It's the best we have ever used. Thanks!"

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"The company that makes this dog door was more than helpful when I originally had a problem with my old pet flap opening in strong winds. They were very interested in helping solve the problem. Now with the very strong winds the flaps stay closed. I have three dogs that can pass through without any difficulty. I would highly recommend this dog door. The door is energy efficient and very durable, believe me I know we have very active dogs that are in and out constantly. I have had other dog doors over the years this is by far the best one."

Susan, New Jersey

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"Great product I would recomend this door over any others I've seen or tried to date."

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"You may remember me as I am the customer that has the chew happy collies. I installed the replacement flap I purchased from you recently, the pups finally finish the other one off to the point that I was getting a significant draft.

Even with the chewing on the original they had to destroy quite a bit of it before it was costing me on heat loss. I used the pepper you sent me mixed in Vaseline and smeared it on as you described, this appears to be working as they have not chewed the new flap yet. I wanted to let you know that I am happy with the pet door you sold to me and that with four other brands I tried I was not satisfied.

- Jim Gauvin, Massachusetts

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written by Jeff Fjell, alberta canada, August 08, 2012

without a doubt best dog door going, never a draft gets through and not even frost on the inside at temps down to -40C same as -40F, amazing for a one piece flap. Bugs can't get through either!!

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We had a few issues structurally, but with our house, not the dog door. The dogs were used to having a dog door, so it will be an easy transition, although the fact that it's a bit harder for them to push open will just be something they will need to get used to. Our older dog definitely has it down and it's only been about 2 hours since our guy left.

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