PetDoors Blog
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Nick Pullano
Congratulations! Bringing home a new dog—whether a playful puppy, a shelter adoptee, or a rescue—will change your life for the better.
Yes, there w...
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Mia Daniele
The right dog kennel door is paramount for any pet owner or shelter looking to provide the best for their pets. A good pet door affects not only th...
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Mia Daniele
As any new puppy owner will tell you, these little balls of energy have a seemingly endless supply of enthusiasm for playtime and exploration. But...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Yogurt is a tasty snack for people to enjoy. You may have caught your dog looking longingly at you while you enjoy some yogurt and wondered if they...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
A happy dog often looks like they’re grinning ear to ear. Is your dog really smiling? And does it mean the same thing it does as when humans smile?...
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Hannah Scholtes
Most dogs experience the urge to chase cats, especially breeds with strong drives to pursue what they consider as prey (aka: small animals). For...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Strawberries are a great low-calorie treat for your dog to enjoy. Before giving your dog any new foods, check with your veterinarian to see if they...
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Mia Daniele
Hiccups are an annoying, but normal part of our lives. But did you know that dogs can also get hiccups?
Just like for humans, hiccups are a normal...
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Mia Daniele
Even if you are a life-long dog lover, you may be surprised to learn that dogs have belly buttons, just like humans. Like most other mammals, their...
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Mia Daniele
There is nothing cuter than a newborn pup. If you have never raised a litter from birth before, you may be unaware dogs do not bark as soon as the...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Heartworm is a serious disease caused by a parasitic worm called Dirofilaria immitis. These worms are spread to dogs through the bite of an infecte...
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Mia Daniele
No one wants to live in a house filled with pests like mice or mugs, but hiring an exterminator can be expensive and troublesome while setting out ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
It’s no secret that dogs bring so much love and joy to their families. But can adopting a new pet also improve your health? The answer is yes! Her...
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Mia Daniele
French bulldogs are one of the world’s most popular small dog breeds. They can always be found living among urbanites who need a good companion for...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Shock collars are not a humane way to train your dog, despite what some might say. Shock collars are collars that your dog wears that administer a ...
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Alec Littlejohn
Working from home with a dog can be a challenge. Dogs are naturally curious and want to be involved in everything their owners are doing. Unfortuna...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Animals have a unique ability to support people in all sorts of ways. Whether by guiding people who are visually impaired, sensing low blood sugar,...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
You may be wondering, can dogs eat cinnamon? Luckily, cinnamon is not toxic to dogs. Not only are certain kinds of cinnamon non-toxic for dogs, but...
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Mia Daniele
Our annual photo and video contest has drawn to a close!
As you may have guessed, this year we decided to do something a little different for our p...
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Mia Daniele
If you have a dog, you know how much they love their walks. For many families, the W-A-L-K word can’t be spoken without causing your canine friend ...
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Mia Daniele
While we may love to take our dogs with us when we leave our house (especially on fun hikes or vacations), there are times when our canine friends ...
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Mia Daniele
If you have a dog, you know that they will smell everything from the trash can to their own butts. While dogs seem immune to bad smells, there are ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Chlorophyll is a natural pigment found in algae and plants. It allows plants to absorb energy from light. It also happens to be a superfood with to...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Ever see your dog napping peacefully and suddenly they're kicking their legs wildly on the floor as though they are sprinting after a squirrel? Is ...
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Mia Daniele
There’s no telling when an emergency situation will happen, which is why you should know how to perform more than just simple first aid on your pet...
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Mia Daniele
Any signs of white specks in cat fur or your dog’s coat is a cause for concern. After all, white specks like that can be a clear sign of flea eggs ...
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Mia Daniele
Apple cider vinegar is one of the top natural health remedies today due to its amazing benefits. Apple cider vinegar is made from fermented apples ...
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Mia Daniele
While dogs and cats are famous for not getting along, dogs and cats living together are actually possible and very common. If you’re looking to add...
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Mia Daniele
House plants are all the rage, and everyone wants to try out their green thumb. But if you own a cat or dog, you have to make sure you own a pet sa...
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Mia Daniele
Our photo competition has ended!
We asked over our newsletter for your best pet door photos, and the response was incredible. We received over 1100...
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Mia Daniele
While April showers bring May flowers, you don’t want your dog to bring all that water into your house whenever it rains. If you don’t want to be d...
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Nicholas Dockery
Does your dog jump up at the door and scratch up the nice paint and polish? This is a more common problem than you think and has root causes in iss...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Jumping is one of the most common behavior complaints from dog owners. Many dogs jump up onto people when they are excited or over-stimulated. Whil...
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Hannah Scholtes
What’s a Microchip?
You’ve heard it: My pet is chipped. So what actually is a pet microchip? What are microchip companies? How do pet microchi...
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Nick Pullano
There are very few bad days that can’t be fixed with funny pet videos. Whether it's cute cats or fun corgis, your lovable, furry friends can ...
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Elizabeth Muenzen
Picture this: You’ve spent weeks selecting the perfect pet door for your home—choosing the right brand, measuring your pet—the whole nine yards. Y...
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Grace Fuh
Is there a better subject for memes than dogs? We certainly don’t think so! Cute, bizarre, and funny dog photos are taken and shared every day. Ma...
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Hannah Scholtes
by Hannah Scholtes
When winter rolls around, it can feel like you and your pet are cooped up inside for days on end. Your pet is probably lookin...
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Hannah Scholtes
When it comes to maintaining our dogs’ happiness, one of the most prominent considerations for dog owners is their freedom. We want them to have a...
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Hannah Scholtes
Experiencing problems with your dog lashing out or biting new people that come into your home? As scary as this seems for whoever experiences...
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Hannah Scholtes
Does your dog bark whenever the doorbell rings? Or whenever a package arrives? Or whenever someone just walks by your house? It probably seem...
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Stephen Daily
Whether you're trying to choose the right pet for your family, or just having a casual conversation, initiating a discussion with a pet-lover can b...
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Kelsey Youmans
4th of July is upon us once again! This week’s celebrations will be filled with family and friends, food and drinks, and plenty of elaborate firew...
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Cynthia Herrera
Crossing the Bridge
What happens to us when our furry friends get their wings? All of a sudden our loved ones are farther from us than ever before....
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Cynthia Herrera
What happens when Mikey the Border Collie lacks self-defense in her most desperate hour? Confusion, concern, and chaos. We have live footage showin...
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Kelsey Youmans
These days it seems like more people are jumping on the healthy (or dare I say unusual) diet bandwagon, and they are bringing their pets along for...
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Ryan Corvese
On June 5, 2016, competitive dog runner Brian Duff and his Weimaraner dog, Kaydom, pushed each other to complete a 4:13 mile at the State Street Do...
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Stephanie Wong
Are you curious if your dog is the only one that sleeps in weird positions? It's actually quite common for dogs to have strange sleep positions lik...
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Audrey Chan
This is my lazy dog, Columbus. He's a 9 year old Shih Tzu (one of the more low energy dog breeds) and is one of the most stubborn and dogs I kno...
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Kevin Hongtongsak
PetDoors.com is based in San Luis Obispo, located on California's beautiful Central Coast. The Central Coast lies at the midpoint between the Bay A...
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