Dog flaps

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We have one of these currently.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PetSafe-Staywell-Convenie...

Dog 1 leaned to use this year's ago, with a little biscuit based encouragement.




4 months ago we adopted dog 2, from an elderly relative. Dog has already known us and the house for a couple of yrs though. Settled in well, holds her own with dog 1 even though dog 1 gets a bit grumpy. She's a welcome member of the family, only 5kg but very agile and quick to learn



Thing is however much encouragement, treats, holding flap open she won't use it. It makes a bit of a racket maybe that's it. Do you think dog 2 may take to one of those soft vinyl kennel flaps better?

Anyone else had this situation?

Edited by 23.7 on Sunday 1st August 09:51

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Well I've removed the flap completely and left the frame.

Still not keen, I'll let her get used to it for a few days before any further training.

Edited by 23.7 on Sunday 1st August 11:20

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I don't really ne the problem, she won't tell me.

Flaps off now just a gaping hole Mrs. 7 thinks it's to with the step. Not sure I've put bricks and wood there so she can just step through.

Some sort of phobia.

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ChevronB19 said:

I know this isn’t particularly relevant, but aren’t they a serious burglary risk?

Dog 1 is 15kg and a snug fit. Unless burglar is some sort of freakishly small contortionist Ethan Hunt type I think they'd struggle.

Edited by 23.7 on Sunday 1st August 15:20

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An opportunistic gang of desperados descended on next door.

No mention of being equipped with children or sylph like females. They smashed a window, in and out within minutes.

Edited by 23.7 on Sunday 1st August 16:52

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Update, we have entry (not cat burglar) no 2 short dog.


Ham did it.

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Dog 2 still showing reluctance, not as agile as cat for leaping, aiming and shoving simultaneously.

Dog 1 just kinda wanders trough with 4 on the floor. So need something deeper and cut further into the bottom rail of the door.

All I can come up with is a kennel flap, which I can cut to size.




Not particularly satisfactory, any other answers? I like to get it done before the end of summer or it'll be flipping freezing in the lobby.

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Sporky said:

Petwalk maybe then. Expensive, but our two figured it out in seconds, and it's secure and well insulated.

https://www.petwalk.uk/

Thx, ideally a low tech, lower cost solution. (I've spent less on hooman doors and they usually include fitting)