While some kitties immediately “get it” and are grateful for the escape hatch, others may be more timid and will need some time to get accustomed to this new thing in the home. Learn how to train your kitty to use a pet access door. Read our easy cat door training tips to make the … Continue reading Cat Door Training 101: Helping Your Cat Adjust to Using the Pet Door

Learn how to master pet door training to help your companion adapt to using a pet access door, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to independence. That means freedom for them and freedom for you—no more need to get up every time they want to go out. The Hale Pet Door Training Guide Ready to … Continue reading Mastering Pet Door Training: A Guide for a Smooth Transition to Independence

Nothing is more enjoyable for your pet than frolicking in the sunshine on a hot day. But what if it’s too hot? Just as people get overheated, dehydrated, and perhaps even suffer from heatstroke, so can your pet. Having a dog door installed in your home can help your dog or cat escape the heat … Continue reading Hot Weather Safety: Reduce Overheating Risk with a Dog Door

If you’ve ever been bored with the same old routine, day in and day out, imagine how your pet feels. Unlike you, they can’t take themselves out to dinner and a movie or on a stimulating hike. But you can help them—by installing a pet door. Pet doors can give your dog or cat a … Continue reading Pet Doors and Mental Stimulation: Enriching Your Pet’s Life and Reducing Boredom

Got Cats? Having multiple kitties in the home is a delightful experience, but it can be challenging at times. Not all cats have the same personality and needs. How can you accommodate your different felines so that each one is as happy and healthy as possible? Fortunately, a pet door can help! Keep reading to … Continue reading Cat Doors for Multi-Cat Homes: Meeting the Needs of Multiple Feline Friends

You may be in the habit of taking your dog for a walk and bathroom break at a certain time in the morning or evening (or both). But let’s face it—you won’t always be available when they need to relieve themselves. Is it such a big deal if they must “hold it in” for a … Continue reading Preventing Accidents: How Pet Doors Help with Housetraining

Excessively hot temperatures can be uncomfortable for humans and animals alike—and equally dangerous. The problem is, your doggie or kitty can’t complain like a human, so it’s up to you to learn how to keep them safe, healthy, and comfortable in hot weather.  In this article, we help you understand the risks and symptoms of … Continue reading Beyond the Doggie Door: Tips for Keeping Your Pet Safe and Comfortable in Hot Weather

We know how important it is for humans to stay cool and well-hydrated in the summer, but what about your dog? Keeping your furry friend hydrated with fresh, clean water close to their dog door during the “dog days of summer” prevents serious health conditions. But how do you know if your doggie is dehydrated? … Continue reading Hydration Station: Hot Days Call for Water Stations at Your Dog’s Door

If you like having options, you’ll love our pet doors. There are so many possibilities—from custom sizes to frame colors to cover load direction, number of flaps, exterior cover, and more. Every Hale pet door is unique and custom-made to order. Keep reading to discover all the design options for dog doors available from Hale … Continue reading Custom Dog Doors: Design and Style Options for Every Home

Are you the proud owner of a big pooch? If so, you may be considering a doggie door for big dogs. But how do you ensure that you get the right size door that can accommodate them? Measuring a dog for a dog door can be a challenge, especially for your lovable giant.  Keep reading … Continue reading No Matter How Big Your Dog is, We Have the Right Doggie Door