Frequently Asked Questions

A: Plexidor Pet Doors was recently featured in International Door and Operator, Volume 47, issue 4, 2014. 

A: Click on the image to see full article The Calgary Sun recently ran a feature on PlexiDor Pet Doors, and readers of the May 17th issue can learn about the doors and see photos.  The paper says, "For those tired of playing doorman to their dog, there is an answer - even for extra large breeds such as Great Dane, St. Bernard, Old English Sheepdog, Newfoundland, Irish Wolfhound, Rottweiler, and Grand Pyrenees." The article goes on with describing how the frames of PlexiDor dog doors and cat door are engineered using hardened aluminum that prevents bending, rusting, cracking, and warping. Combining rugged and durable materials has resulted in a dog door that can take the pounding of large breeds that sometimes hit the door at a  full run. The Extra Large PlexiDor dog door weighs approximately 18 lbs and can be mounted in a standard household door, or through a wall. The doors come in three colors - silver, white, and bronze. Each door is equipped with a lock, key, and steel security plate. Click here to see more information on the Extra Large PlexiDor dog door!

A: PlexiDor dog doors and cat doors are becoming quite popular in Canada, because the door stand up to the harsh climate. The pet doors were recently featured in the Regina Leader-Post. The article mentions how the PlexiDor pet doors feature saloon style doors that won't require replacement of flaps, that the panels are energy efficient and shatter resistant, and that the doors are made for installation through a household door or a wall. PlexiDor dog doors and cat door are constructed to provide safe and easy access for pets without the human having to get up and act as doorman. The doors have security features such as lock and key, and a steel security plate, and the electronic door can only be operated by pets with an RF-ID key. See the entire article here!    

A: PlexiDor Pet Doors were recently featured in an article in the London Free Press, mentioning how a multitude of items enable dog owners to offer their pets the best. The article mentions that "we seem to finally have reached a point where we no longer have to justify a devotion to our pets" and continues with explaining how pet-friendly people nowadays don't care how others feel about them and their pets. The portion about the PlexiDor dog doors and cat door reads: "If Snoopy or Garfield were to go outside on their own, the options for pet doors were once very limited. You had the flap and you had the squeeze, but nothing that matched the quality of the windows and doors on the rest of your house. Now pet door sizes range from kitten to pony and are made from durable products, warranted against failure. You can still buy the vinyl flap, but it’s hardly an option for a Canadian winter. These days doors are lockable, durable and claim to stand up to whatever the Great White North can throw at them. Manufacturer Plexidor specializes in a shatter resistant saloon-style door with an aluminum frame that’s guaranteed to never warp, rust, bend or crack. If you have the budget and the desire to make Lassie the envy of the neighbourhood, Plexidor’s Electronic Door and Electronic Wall versions feature a programmable panel and other elements akin to a house security system. Concern about a possum or raccoon following your furry family member into the house are eliminated with these particular doors. Only the dog or cat that’s wearing a special pre-programmed collar key will gain access." Read the entire article here!

A: Late May, PlexiDor pet doors traveled to Interzoo in Nuremberg, Germany to show the dog doors and cat door. Interzoo is the world's largest trade fair for the international pet supplies industry and it only takes place every second year. Around 1,700 exhibitors from over 50 countries showed the latest products for pets. The show started in 1950 when four member companies presented their new products on pasting tables during the annual conference of the German Pet Trade and Industry Association. This year's show saw over 37,000 visitors from over 120 countries. The next Interzoo exhibition will take place May 26-29 in 2016. You can see the PlexiDor pet doors in the middle of the booth Display with two PlexiDor cat doors and one PlexiDor dog door. Many visitors came by to see the cat doors and dog doors on display.

A: A new article on the Pet Business website mentions how pet products must be both effective and attractive; pet parents want products that work for their pets and complement the living environment. This applies to everything from food and water bowls matching the kitchen decor to pet doors. The article interviews Joseph Ambrose, president of PlexiDor Pet Doors. He says, "Looks are important for dog doors too" and mentions that the frames on the PlexiDor dog doors and cat door are made from aluminum and available in white, silver, or bronze. Mr. Ambrose also says, “It has to match the quality of their kitchen or their family room. People do not want paint that can be scraped off.” The article goes on to mention how people also do not want other animals than their own to enter the house. "PlexiDor also offers the PDE Electronic Pet Door, which opens only when it reads the RFID on the pet’s collar. That way cats stay in, wildlife and svelte burglars stay out, and dogs come and go as they please. In addition, the wind cannot open the hardened acrylic door the way it might blow open a polyvinyl flap door. Also new from PlexiDor is a rain awning." To read the entire article, follow this link.

A: PlexiDor Pet Doors were recently featured in Canadian Toronto Sun. The magazine says, "The options for pet doors were once very limited. You had the flap and you had the squeeze but nothing that matched the quality of the windows and doors on the rest of your house. Now pet door sizes range from kitten to pony and are made from durable products warrantied against failure." They go on with stating, "You can still buy the vinyl flap, but it's hardly an option for a Canadian winter." Read the entire article as PDF, or see it online.  

A: PlexiDor pet doors recently got some attention through SNN Local News 6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERwcMUYl8_o

A: "All Shapes ... All Sizes ... All Breeds"   Bradenton, FL, (March, 2014).  PlexiDor® Performance Pet Doors is proud to showcase its family of high quality American Pet Products Association approved pet doors at the upcoming Global Pet Expo in Orlando, FL. The show is held at the Orlando County Convention Center March 12 thru 14, 2014. For over 28 years the PlexiDor development team has worked closely with pet owners around the world to design a strong, safe, energy efficient and dependable product designed for years of trouble free use. PlexiDor Pet Doors do not require replacement flaps. The shatter resistant, saloon style door panels are manufactured from K-9 COMPOSITE™ which is specially formulated to resist damage from sunlight, extreme temperatures and high impact. The door panels have been rigorously tested to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. The K-9 COMPOSITE™ panels are lined with industrial grade weather seal around all four edges to reduce air conditioning and heat loss. “The development of our exclusive K9 COMPOSITE material has further increased the durability and energy efficiency of the PlexiDor product”, says Robert Wollet, Sales and Marketing Manager. PlexiDor frames are made of hardened aluminum designed to never rust, bend, crack, or warp. All PlexiDor pet doors come standard with lock, key and steel security plate designed to prevent unwanted quests from entering the home. PlexiDor Performance Pet Doors are available through a nationwide network of authorized dealers, with prices ranging from $163 to $1,249.  Visit www.plexidors.com to locate a dealer near you or call 1-844-698-6472 to request a PlexiDor catalog,  About PlexiDor PlexiDor Performance Pet Doors has manufactured high quality pet doors since 1985 at its facility in Bradenton, FL. PlexiDor Performance Pet Doors are professionally engineered and manufactured from high-quality materials made in the United States and provide years of safe, trouble-free service for consumers and their pets. PlexiDor Pet Doors do not require costly vinyl replacement flaps, and their frames are made of heavy-duty anodized aluminum that will not rust, bend, crack, or warp. Engineered with K9 COMPOSITE™ energy efficient panels, PlexiDor Pet Doors reduce energy costs and are ideal for extreme climates. PlexiDor also offers a 5-year limited residential warranty and a 90 day money back guarantee. Download the full press release with contact information here.

A: Global Pet Expo is the pet industry's largest annual trade show, presented by APPA - American Pet Products Association - and PIDA - Pet Industry Distributors Association.  The show takes place in Orlando, at the Orange County Convention Center. In 2013, the show featured nearly 1,000 exhibitors spread over 2,686 booths. There were over 3,000 new product launches, and over 5,000 pet product buyers attended. On the image to the right you can see the PlexiDor booth from 2013, featuring the electronic door as well as our in-store display. PlexiDor Pet Doors will be at booth 554. The show is open March 12 to 14. Global Pet Expo is not open to the general public, but if you are one of the pet industry professionals attending, come by and see us!