Mon 15 Sep, 2008
Electronic Doggie Doors
We received this press release and thought you might find this interesting:
(Bradenton, Florida) – It’s a technological twist on the pet
door that combines convenience with security and safety – for
pet owners and pets alike. Plexidor Pet Doors offers the
Plexidor Electronic that opens exclusively for your pet via a
wearable pass code “collar key”. It is like having a
personalized garage door and electronic opener specifically for
your dogs. And your dog is the only one with the electronic
opener code.
The Plexidor Electronic is the latest product for the veteran
Plexidor company, which has been in the pet door business for
over 23 years. “Having a technological tool like this is great
for the health and comfort of the pet too,” says Plexidor
President Joe Ambrose. “It allows the pets to go outside when
they have to, not when you are able to let them out. “ He adds,
“For the pet owner, it is very helpful in preventing pet messes
in the house from the pet having to hold it too long.”
How Does The Plexidor Electronic Pet Door Work?
“Collar keys” come programmed; simply clip it to the collar.
The technology in the door reads and recognizes the code as
the pet approaches the door and allows entrance.
The pet door panel slides up and down like a mini-garage door.
The Plexidor collar key is actually an RFID chip. This
leading-edge technology is passive, requires no batteries and
allows you to have as many of your pets to use the door without
ever have to worry about the neighbors’ pets or wild animals
coming in your pet door. The RFID tag is also waterproof,
shockproof and very rugged.
The Plexidor Electronic Door itself is sturdy, rust-proof,
energy efficient and does not blow open like most mud flap pet
doors. The product is made with aluminum framing and high
impact ABS panels, the same material used for football helmets.
A safety mechanism prevents the door from closing while
obstructed, preventing pinched tails, paws or fingers.
The Plexidor Electronic Pet Door comes in bronze and white, and
various sizes to match all pets. The product line ranges in
prices from $129 to $800 depending on size and model. They can
be purchased direct or through dealers, and are also available
at: www.dogdoors.com or by calling 800-749-9609. Installers are
positioned all over the United States and Canada.
Mrs. K. Creek says:
All the pictures I’ve seen show a dog stepping through a dog door in a door that is level with the ground. That’s great if you have a home on a slab, but many homes aren’t built that way, especially where I live. Many have steps to climb in order to enter the home or garage. At my home, the garage back door sits one step off the ground (the kitchen is separated from the garage by two steps and a fire resistant door) Unlike a dog door set in a door that is level with the ground, a dog’s chest and back are not parallel to the ground when entering and exiting a door on a step or stairs. The dog’s body is at an angle — the steepness of that angle depends on the number of stairs and the length of the dog. Using the level surface installation template for entry/exit of a dog door on a step, the dog could injure his back and/or chest when going in and out. How does one measure the placement of a dog door for a door on a step or two? How many inches taller must the opening be for the dog door installed on a door on a step or two? Please let me know. I have a Malamute that is 28 inches tall at the shoulder and 12 inches wide. I am interested in ordering your product but would hate to injure my pet. Thank you for any information you can provide.