You want to give your dog the freedom to be outside whenever he wants and also give him the ability to let himself out to go to the bathroom late at night or during the day when you’re not home. But, how do you put a pet door through a sliding glass door? You actually have more options than you may have guessed—two to be exact.
Here are the best options for you if you are a dog owner with a sliding glass door.
In-Glass Dog Door Models
Your first option when it comes to putting a pet door in a “people” glass door is an in-glass model. These doors can be inserted directly through single- or double-paned glass. They tend to be much more discrete, as they sit in the bottom corner of your door and allow you to keep your view of your backyard and the complete passage width of your sliding glass door.
One important piece to keep in mind when it comes to in-glass pet doors is that they have to be professionally installed. Specially trained technicians will come to your home and measure the size of your people door and the dog door that needs to be inserted. After the installation is completed, they will typically follow up with a phone call to ensure everything is working properly.
Professional installation is extremely important to avoid shattering your entire glass door. Today, most doors are made with tempered glass, which cannot be cut, so a new glass pane is required. Therefore, you will also pay for the time and labor it takes to have your in-glass pet door installed. If you’re looking for an option that you can install yourself in order to avoid these fees, a panel insert may be the perfect option for you.
The Hale Pet Door
At Hale Pet Door, we offer both of these dog doors for sliding glass doors. Check out our full range of in-glass, panel, and other model pet doors. Shop sliding glass dog doors now. If it’s an in-glass dog door you’re after, be sure to contact our customer service line before purchasing so we can give you more information on installation.
Hale offers some of the highest-quality pet doors on the market. Top quality, your and your pet’s health and safety, and your home’s security are all top of mind when we design and create our pet door products. We offer maintenance parts like replacement flaps and security barriers too. These parts help to maximize the lifespan of your Hale Pet Door product.
