DIY Dog Door | Easily Install a Dog Door In a Wall

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@petenelson8136 2 жыл бұрын

The magnet strips can/will be blown open in strong winds that hit the door. If you have a problem with the wind opening the dog doors, you can build a small box outside and put a rug or something on the outside of it to knock down the wind before it hits the door (like a vestibule). I did this at my last house and it made a huge difference in keep in the cold, or warm air out of the house.

@andrew40 2 жыл бұрын

I have a single layer version of this in a sliding door, and the wind blows it open all the time. I think there are some concentric double flap versions that are supposed to be better about sealing. It's not too windy where I live, but it's always leaking.

@brettm1118 2 жыл бұрын

@@andrew40 I have a double flap version and the wind still whips through them… even worse when it’s snowing and blowing because then they freeze open 🥶.

@olddawgdreaming5715 2 жыл бұрын

Good job April, liked how it turned out. Security camera pointed to the doggy door will help identify the unwanted guests if they get in also. Stay safe and keep up the good videos. Fred.

@gregorythomas333 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love how the cat was looking at April...hanging half way through the door...like she was out of her mind :)

@jonneighbors5323 2 жыл бұрын

I love these old AW style videos that have these great projects. Love the crawl thru and the bloopers.

@susanmacaluso5218 3 ай бұрын

We used packaging tape to hold up both flaps for the dogs to learn to go through. Once they felt comfortable enough, we let one flap down, followed by the next flap a few hours later. They learned really quick.

@AprilWilkerson 3 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for Sharing and for watching.

@papacos4745 3 ай бұрын

Installing one of these this weekend for our Scottish Terrier puppy

@brettm1118 2 жыл бұрын

Best thing I ever did for my dogs. My border collie figured it out as soon as I cut out the opening!

@glencrandall7051 2 жыл бұрын

Been there, done that, twice. Wish I had this video for the first one. But as that was about 18 years ago, I don't think it was ready yet. 🙂 Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.

@trishblakely3476 2 жыл бұрын

We installed a Power Pet electronic door. It’s great for our dog; she figured it out right away, and she just wears a small receiver on her collar. We went electronic because we have two strictly indoor cats, and one of them is definitely smart and adventurous enough to figure out a regular door. 🤣 A very useful project for the furry family. 😀🐶

@Dimprecator 2 жыл бұрын

you may as well do a video about it :)

@mindymidcap1417 2 жыл бұрын

I had an electric door for my two pups but my cats figured out this long the door is open after the dog would exit and then escape. Grr!

@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs 2 жыл бұрын

Really good to have a comprehensive vid on these doggy doors! I made one in a second hand screen door so the dogs can get to the back deck which is all fenced of course for their safety. doggy doors are a godsend! April, your "flock" is adorable....from one dog flock care provider to another .. cheers from Canada💯🇨🇦

@mscupcakedreamson36 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’m thinking about doing the same thing. I didn’t want to fight with the door. Thanks! I know your employees, love bringing their dogs to work.

@allaboutcanines Жыл бұрын

Love that you installed in a logical place for the dogs. Being used to going in & out of the human door, just made so much sense to use a dog-sized one right next to it. Important to close it off at night so you don't increase your pack by curious Texan night creatures. Great video.

@jimharkness1588 2 жыл бұрын

I put one in my house about 5 years ago. Mine was required because we have French doors and our dogs were accustomed to a doggy door in the steel back door of our previous house. The benefit is for us as well as for them and, like you, visiting dogs like it too.

@jenniferjeppsen9684 2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! I never realized how easy it was to install. I need to install a couple in my new house so I’m so excited!

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you found it useful.

@mikelopez9817 2 жыл бұрын

This is great April, this is awesome! This is a small project I can accomplish for our Yorkie to facilitate her needs! Love it!!!

@wendypartida2206 5 ай бұрын

Thank you April, you and your canine friends and family are delightful.

@AprilWilkerson 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Drumhead2012 Жыл бұрын

Well done. I now feel confident I can handle this project on my own. If I get stuck I will watch this again. Stay well.

@ron827 2 жыл бұрын

The test hole was VERY smart and not surprising coming from April. It also provided a "handle" for removing the drywall.

@RedBud315 11 ай бұрын

The first and only time until now I've ever seen a dog door in the wall was at a buddy of mines house where it was installed next to the kitchen cabinets on the inside of the house with no door nearby. On the outside of the house it was a patio where he had a dog house butted up against the house. So from the outside you had no clue it was even there unless you climbed into the dog house. What burglar would do that? I remember when I was a kid the parents would say "Either stay in or go out." I think they hated losing the A/C or heat but more so the sound of the door opening and closing like a business. You did a great job on this.

@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video April! I really enjoy these practical, how-to illustrations. You explain them step by step and it is easy to follow along with you. Thanks!

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

@ashleighfarnham5586 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to install mine. This has made me a little more confident. Love your videos.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found it useful.

@SchysCraftCo. 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless

@rolandgraves6141 2 жыл бұрын

so funny i just installed 1 from the house to my screened in porch and from the porch to the yard. i also climbed thru door too. some times you just got to know .. lol. i had to cut a stud out of the way and frame the inside in order to get mine in. it is a blessing now, knowing they can come and go when they need.

@jimtownsend7899 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Don’t think I could ever do it, because my goofy girl would go through there, and we’d probably never see her again! The wanderlust is strong with this one!

@all4richie Жыл бұрын

Great job!! I have a Rottie and an American bulldog. AZ heat is about to ramp up and this helped us so well!! Thank u

@oodoodoopoopoo 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea about cutting an electrical box test hole first! 💡

@gabycushenan8559 Жыл бұрын

So smart the test hole the size of a junction box/outlet!!!! Gave me the confidence to tackle my own project!! Thanks so much!

@AprilWilkerson Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

@profcah 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video April. Now that I am a Texan and need a dog door this is the answer I was looking for. Keep it up!

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dentaldoc1460 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I have an outlet and a lightswitch close by. These tips are very helpful!

@AprilWilkerson 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@Grumpy718 2 жыл бұрын

Great job April I love your video.. Im learning so much from just watching your videos.

@marlowedogg619 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, April! Fun video, and informative too!

@AprilWilkerson 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@Terry_1111 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this because I need a new doggie door, too! I appreciate you, April, and the fact that you love dogs makes you even more endearing! 👏

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@dddube12 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done April

@abbayhvhreigns7iloveyeshua650 2 жыл бұрын

Always entertaining, educational & Informative April plus your doing the demonstion the Visuals aren't bad either 😊

@craiggoodwin9704 2 жыл бұрын

It's a dog's world! Thanks for Sharing!

@angieemm 2 жыл бұрын

I have Aussies and they were used to a doggie door at my last house (in the backdoor) but I'm renting where I am now and I've been stuck playing door butler. I'm in the process of buying again and I will definitely look at putting the door in the wall instead of trying to modify the sliding glass door with a panel or cutting up the back door again! Thank you so much for this video!

@alejandrovasquez9218 2 жыл бұрын

I installed an automotive dog door in my wall, it avoids the need to put the lock on it and secures 24hours a day from critters. A bit more expensive but it seemed worth it to me

@gXXrGoNe 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you ask your renter before cutting a hole in their wall. As a property owner i know id be taking legal action against a rentee doing such a thing to my property without asking. A door will be way more affordable to replace then a hole on an exterior wall!

@lisebarrieau111 Жыл бұрын

@@gXXrGoNe original poster said they were looking to buy a property before doing this.

@_Merica_USA 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video and project Ms April 👍🏼👍🏼

@jongriffin6460 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video - the attention to details to avoid pitfalls (like cutting through wires or pipes) is invaluable. Love your zoo! You've inspired me to investigate a similar install at my house.

@AprilWilkerson 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

@MrJustDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Great DIY video I still remember the first video I watched of yours it was when you let us know you left your job to do this full-time. I'm happy it all worked out for you. You're Awesome April

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for sticking around for the ride.

@MrJustDIY 2 жыл бұрын

@@AprilWilkerson You’re very welcome my friend

@MilkyClayGALAXY 2 жыл бұрын

My dogs are happy, thank you so much 😊

@eschrader 2 ай бұрын

I've watched so many handy builder tutorials and none were this thorough. Amazing job on this video. Thank you!

@AprilWilkerson 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

@lovejones7545 2 жыл бұрын

Love watching you working on your projects. You're awesome! and the doggy door is very cool.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@davidscott3046 2 жыл бұрын

great work April and your laugh is contagious

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@davidscott3046 2 жыл бұрын

Always

@UneasyBBJ 2 жыл бұрын

I've thought about getting a dog door. I see how simple it is. Thanks April.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@REXOB9 2 жыл бұрын

Love your dogs. What a great pack.

@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky dogs, love them they are so cute , that's a lovely project.

@mikecurtis2585 2 жыл бұрын

Great job looks nice. The dog's will have a great time. Thanks 🙂🙏

@twitchtwitch9006 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this videooooo. ive had this project on my mind for a hot minute now

@Mike_In_Idaho 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic video!!! Thanks for the speed (not slow) and the thorough walkthrough and instructions.

@AprilWilkerson 8 ай бұрын

Great! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

@lorenmeyer5290 2 жыл бұрын

Love the doggie door! Great job April!

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lamartya.4042 2 жыл бұрын

One thought for anyone doing this. After time the flap either becomes worn, dirty, or starts to break up at the bottom. When that happened to my animal door, (yes animal door as the cats loved it too), I went to contact the manufacturer for a replacement, and they did not make that particular model anymore or did not have replacement parts. Well the only part you may need, would be the flap. My suggestion would be to order a replacement flap (or more if you aren't going anywhere soon) now if and when you need one. Otherwise a great addition, for those rainy nights when you dont want to take the dog out. It can decide how badly it needs to do its business, or wait for the rain to stop to go.

@BearCreekWoodworking 2 жыл бұрын

Well, while I don't see a dog door in my near future. I did enjoy this video April. Between the dogs surrounding you, and you yourself crawling through the new dog door I couldn't help but laugh and smile. Thanks for a FUN video April!!! 😄

@FredMcIntyre 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@jimspencer1077 2 жыл бұрын

What a good idea I thought about that one time but I have a brand new house didn't want to do it but we have dogs too love what you did awesome video

@blackdog850 2 жыл бұрын

Awww! This was a super relevant, super cute video April! Especially seeing the cute small human (in house shoes) testing the door! Lol! I saw that and thought immediately...no way THIS full-size person is getting through that! Lol! Great project, well done!

@BrianandSnoopy1 2 жыл бұрын

that was a very enjoyable video. i loved the opening. Good work April :)

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@jewellmurkerson3473 Жыл бұрын

Very good!

@rongrose3746 2 жыл бұрын

You have quite the crew there !! NICE JOB on the door !

@alexb.1524 2 жыл бұрын

April, i love your laugh and videos. Keep up all your good work.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like them!

@garycollins7688 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job April 👍🏻

@angelesfraga4451 2 жыл бұрын

I love your dogs! And all your awesome projects! You're AWESOME! Best wishes from Mexico!

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes from Texas!

@skelly6155 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@AprilWilkerson 6 ай бұрын

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

@bastropplant5592 2 жыл бұрын

Cute shoes!!!

@commonsensepatriot9450 Жыл бұрын

Great job. Our back door is glass so i wanted to see a thru the wall installation. Thanks!

@louroberts5567 2 жыл бұрын

Great project!! I think our dog would be terrified. hahaha! If we had a doggie door and you ever had the chance to visit us fans in CT., we'd let you in the entry door! 😄👍

@crazyoldgooseman 2 жыл бұрын

Neat ideas from how you did that! Thanks for posting

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@andresilva8444 2 жыл бұрын

yes, I’m here for the dogs 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@petem6503 2 жыл бұрын

My dog was reluctant to go through, so I made a substitute flap out of a light, clear plastic and cut it vertically into four strips. That was easier, dog used it. About a week later, replaced the 4-strip door with a 2-strip. Then graduated to the original door.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

@timothymcrae77 2 жыл бұрын

My family has a small zoo of dogs as well. I thought we were the only people crazy enough to put a dog door in a wall. Lol love the how to videos. We've always used the Ruff weather brand ki.d from Home depot because they have the templates. But this kind that has the cardboard center idea I love. I may have to switch if we ever move and need new doors installed.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, that cardboard center idea was great! Thanks for watching.

@raymitchell9736 2 жыл бұрын

Very Cute! ♥

@crewdawgc135 2 жыл бұрын

Good job you did a lot of wrok

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the dog door April! Turned out great :) Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome April! Have a great week!😎

@edrosa5079 2 жыл бұрын

As Usual A Great Job April,i still need to one day get by the shop and buy some things

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, stop on by. Our Manager Jordan is always there and will be able to help you, answer any questions you may have. Thanks for watching.

@antoniobenitez8071 2 жыл бұрын

Great video “ i just got a puppy about a week ago & was told you need a doggie door & what a coincidence this popped up on my KZfaq 👍

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

@hblide 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!

@dennishinkle5010 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have cats and built them a cat house. Pardon the play on words. They love it so much. Thank you for your time.

@DoubleDoubleWithOnions 2 жыл бұрын

pretty cool

@garthhowe297 2 жыл бұрын

Dog doors are great

@Danman1972 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip from a professional home owner ;-) I did the same thing several years back. The plastic spacers on the bottom of the door cracked and broke and made it hard to the doggos to get in and out. Our smallest dog always hesitated with the door. I swapped the top and bottom, but the other did the same thing. This in a matter of a couple years. Do yourself a favor. Go to Harbor Freight and check a cheap thin cutting board. Make the strips from that and install. No problems after that. Worked well. Just used my table saw to rip the board into strips. Much better than the ones that came with it. Might not work for larger doors, but I think I had the same door as you.

@Friedbrain11 2 жыл бұрын

You was having way too much fun LOL

@bandman2964 2 жыл бұрын

In the 5y I watched you the channel has grown a lot

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! It's been quite the journey to be sure. Thanks for staying along for the ride.

@billmorash3322 2 жыл бұрын

I found with cats, just pushing them through without pushing the flap opened first worked well. With three cats, pushing them through twice each was enough. Of course there were treats on the other side.

@69virgin1966 2 жыл бұрын

This is probably the funniest video I have ever seen you do. But great job anyway! I might be putting one of these in my house. My only problem is deciding if I want to put it in the front or the back.

@grhodes3536 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! Wish I was as brave as you

@marklengal9990 2 жыл бұрын

April have you tried a walabot? I’ve been thinking about trying one out. I installed a couple of these for my cats, I have a large dog , plus we have some cold winters up here. Maybe in the future. Yours turned out great

@chriswearn4000 2 жыл бұрын

Hey April, now that looked like you had some serious fun. I had just installed a doggy flap at my home for my beautiful labrador called Orla. Great video. Love those doggies.

@AprilWilkerson 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Yes, this video was a lot of fun. Thanks for watching.

@chriswearn4000 2 жыл бұрын

@@AprilWilkerson when you can have a laugh while doing the jobs it feels more like a hobbie and so much more enjoyable.

@jorgecoronajr1814 2 жыл бұрын

My home had a small dog door installed by the previous owners. When our puppy outgrew the small door, I purchased this same model in a larger size. Enlarging the hole in the wall revealed what a crappy job the previous owners did. Turned the project into a day's long task. Overall it came out ok and the pup can fit through the door again.

@gamepplayker-of6in7do8to9nice Жыл бұрын

Nice job baset good

@bwake 2 жыл бұрын

Dogfooding taken to the next level!

@rushwal 2 жыл бұрын

We put in a dog door recently, and should have done it sooner. She provides much entertainment because she loves her door.

@chrisriney6056 2 жыл бұрын

I did exactly what you did and when I was done I realized that a long arm person could could reach in and unlock the door from outside. So now I have two locks on my door. The second is about 2 to 3 ft above the original lock. I sleep better at night. Enjoy your content.

@lisaseverdoodles466 2 жыл бұрын

Hey April… I can't believe you installed that pet safe wall door! I have 2 of the SAME PetSafe doors to install next month for my PACK,... EXCEPT one wall is plaster/ brick exterior. The other wall is cinderblock. Besides my hammer drill, what tools/blade type will cut properly through cinderblock or brick walls?? Any suggestions would be helpful. I am fascinated with your work! Love to watch you build. Lisa

@velray1231 2 жыл бұрын

Hi . I like it . Although you should really weather strip your doors if u c light it's not sealed when a/c or heat is on u are sucking exterior air in . No bueno?

@JCWren 2 жыл бұрын

I installed a cat door in a previous house where the cat had a tag of some kind on the collar that would unlock the door (can't remember if it was simply a magnet or RFID. Probably a magnet, this was 25 years ago). It was a dogsend for keeping racoons and squirrels out of the house. And because it was cat sized, it make it next to impossible for them to carry in any prey larger than a chipmunk (mostly because carrying the prey in their mouth put the collar too far back from the sensor for it to unlock the door). It had a little knob on the door you could rotate to lock it. I know they have dog doors now that use an RFID tag, and one of them will log your dogs coming and going, and you can selectively enable/disable the tags via your phone to prevent any single dog from entering or leaving the house (think dog with health issues that might require supervision, or on some kind of activity restriction).

@kestutisk9397 2 жыл бұрын

Funny video April 🙂, but great job Like 👍

@elliotsimpson3591 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which was better... watching the install which I've helped my sister do already, or watching April people-test her pet-door lol

@dudleydeplorable5307 2 жыл бұрын

Have GSD's and kitties. They didn't like dog or kitty doors. Created a crude version of a recent Wranglerstar weather containment solution. Would like to upgrade to the materials he used.

@TheHkluivert 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, it’s me from Holland again: we drilled a 5 inch diameter hole through my walls once, for a ventilation channel. We needed a diamond drill and it took us about half an hour for just this one hole. What a difference! Good thing I don’t need a dog door 🙂

@jdee4956 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, American houses seem to be made of cardboard ...