RANGER Dog Doors for Walls
RANGER Dog Doors for Walls
Insulated Flap Seals Out Extreme Temperatures
Right: RANGER, registering at room temp
Outside temperature was -1° F (-18° C) and indoor temperature was 55° F (13° C). Oranges, yellows, and whites are areas of relatively warm temperature, while purples and blacks are areas of relatively cold temperatures. Temperature scale is on the right of the image.
Avoid Leaky Pet Doors
Most doggie doors are extremely leaky.
In fact, over 90% of the energy loss from conventional pet doors comes from air leakage – letting cold air directly into your home.
The RANGER dog door with DoubleMag seal is virtually airtight, so it keeps outdoor air outside where it belongs.
15X Better than Energy Star
The DoubleMag seal is so good, third-party lab testing showed that it is 15X better at preventing outside air from coming in than US Energy Star requirements for human doors.
500X Better than Other Pet Doors
Other brands pet doors don’t actually make a seal. Even those with a “double flap” or magnets to “keep the door closed” aren’t good enough, because they don’t actually seal out the wind and drafts.
Lab testing with the “best selling” pet door shows how much better RANGER dog doors perform. Under official testing conditions, the competitive door leaks over 16 cubic feet of air per minute per square foot.
That’s over 500X worse than the RANGER dog door standard of 0.03 cfm/sq ft!
15X Better than Energy Star Standards
Insulated Flap System
RANGER dog doors have a thick, insulated flap to reduce conductive heat loss, which is heat loss through material. Made for cold weather, the flap components will stay flexible and functional to -40 and below.
Insulated Frame Material
The cellular PVC used in our frame is 3,000X more insulating than the aluminum material used in the frames of lesser doggie doors.
Zero Drafts
With pet doors, most energy loss comes from convective heat loss – cold air blowing in around a poor seal. The DoubleMag seal on RANGER Pet Doors eliminates air leaks.
Actual Lab Data – Not Marketing Hype
Many dog doors “claim” energy-efficiency with bogus comparisons and no proof.
RANGER dog doors have extensive independent laboratory testing that prove how efficient they are.
Our doors are evaluated using the same tests that are used for Energy Star certification for windows and human doors, and the results show that RANGER dog doors are 15X better at blocking outside air than requirements for human doors.
Engineered from the Best Raw Materials
Note: to prevent injury to pets and damage to the door, do not use the security panel to lock your pets outside.
Cellular PVC Frame
Strong, weatherproof, and mold-resistant, and 3,000X more insulating than metal frames used on lower-end dog doors.
Rugged Flap System
The insulated flap system is made from premium materials for maximum energy-efficiency, pet safety, and durability. The flap has an insulating SBR rubber core, protected with marine-grade canvas on each side. The flap seal is made from thermoplastic polyolefin, a material also used for industrial roofing.
Locking Security Panel
All door-mounted RANGER dog doors include a locking security panel. The “up-and-in” insertion of the panel means no additional clearance is needed around the pet door.
Pet Door Sizing
| Size | Pet Opening | Example Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Sm | 6” x 10” (155 x 255 mm) | Shih Tzu, Cats |
| Med | 9” x 13” (230 x 330 mm) | Beagles |
| Large | 11” x 17” (280 x 430 mm) | Lab Retrievers |
| XL | 16” x 23” (405 x 580 mm) | Great Danes |
Pet Door Dimensions
| Size | Pet Opening | Rough Opening | Pet Door Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 16” x 23” 405 x 580mm | 21 1/8” x 29” 540 x 740mm | 20 5/8” x 28 3/4” 525 x 730mm |
| Lg | 11” x 17” 280 x 430mm | 14 1/2” x 21 1/2” 370 x 545mm | 14 1/4” x 21” 360 x 535mm |
| Med | 9” x 13” 230 x 330mm | 12 3/4” x 17 3/4” 325 x 450mm | 12 1/4” x 17” 310 x 435mm |
| Sm | 6” x 10” 155 x 255mm | 9 3/4” x 14 3/4” 250 x 375mm | 9 1/4” x 14” 235 x 355mm |
| Size | Pet Opening | Rough Opening | Frame Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 16” x 23” 405 x 580mm | 21 1/8” x 29” 540 x 740mm | 20 5/8” x 28 3/4” 525 x 730mm |
| Lg | 11” x 17” 280 x 430mm | 14 1/2” x 21 1/2” 370 x 545mm | 14 1/4” x 21” 360 x 535mm |
| Med | 9” x 13” 230 x 330mm | 12 3/4” x 17 3/4” 325 x 450mm | 12 1/4” x 17” 310 x 435mm |
| Sm | 6” x 10” 155 x 255mm | 9 3/4” x 14 3/4” 250 x 375mm | 9 1/4” x 14” 235 x 355mm |
Cardboard Cutout Test
- This sizing method requires a big piece of corrugated cardboard. Start with the pet opening size you think is most appropriate for the pet in mind.
- Cutout either the 6”x10” (small), 9”x13” (medium), 11”x17” (large), or 16” x 23” (XL) pet opening rectangle out of the cardboard up high and fold it at the bottom so that when the piece of cardboard is placed in a doorway, the top of the hole of the rectangle is approximately one inch to an inch and a half higher than your pet, at the withers or shoulders.
- Step on the folded end of the cardboard, and invite your pet through the opening. Watch for clearance high and low.
- If the size of the cutout you try is inappropriate, change to the next size up or down as required. Remember, it is always better to err on the side of being too large.
Written Instructions
RANGER wall-mounted pet doors come with thorough written installation instructions. If you would like to download and print the written instructions, click the button below or the picture of the instructions.
If, after reviewing these instructions, you are not confident in your abilities to successfully install the pet door, you should consider enlisting the help of a licensed contractor or handyman.
About the Instructor
We wanted to provide you, our customers, with a method of installation that would be good for both your pets and your home’s integrity. Most pet door installation techniques do not conform to building best practices or code requirements, and we wanted to solve that problem.
In these instruction videos, nationally-recognized window installation expert Jim Snyder (aka “Window Jim“) demonstrates techniques he developed for properly retrofitting a pet door into an existing exterior wall. While the videos below were created for use with our doors specifically, these principles can be used while installing any brand of pet door. Jim touches on critical steps that are skipped by other pet door installation instructions, such as framing and sill panning. Even if you choose to purchase a different brand of pet door, please consider using these techniques to minimize the risk of damage to your home from poor installation methods.
Jim has over two decades of experience as a professional window installer, and has spent the last ten years of his career consulting with major window manufacturers and doing fenestration research. He is highly credentialed, a member of important industry groups, and regularly contributes to Window and Door Magazine. You can be confident that you are getting the best possible guidance.
Jim is also a pet owner, having both a cat and a dog in his family. Jim’s beagle Paul, is one of the stars of the installation video.
Brick Mold Casing (optional)
Using brick mold casing as exterior trim is optional for the installation of a RANGER Pet Door by Freedom Pet Pass. In some cases, it can help integrate the pet door into the weather barrier system. Some people view adding brick mold casing as an aesthetic improvement, but this is obviously subjective.
Brick mold casing is not included with the pet door, but it is widely available at home improvement stores for relatively low cost.
If you decide that you want to use brick mold casing for your installation, we provide step-by-step instructions for making and implementing it. If you choose not to use the brick mold casing, there will be some sections of the installation that you will have to slightly alter from what is demonstrated on the video.
2. Create Hole in Wall
The installation location for a wall-mounted pet door should be chosen with care. Take all necessary precautions to avoid or safely work around electrical, plumbing, and gas lines. If you are unsure about how to handle possible in-wall hazards, contact a licensed professional.
Using a stud finder, locate the approximate stud positions. Ensure width of studs will accommodate width of pet door.
Choose one stud against which your pet door will be positioned and begin to open the wall. This is most safely accomplished by using a small scrap of 2×4 wood material and hammer. Start near the edge of the stud and slowly make a small opening to verify the stud location.
Once you have verified the stud location, position template against the wall with one edge against the exposed stud and the top at the height measurement (your pet’s height at the withers + 3 inches). Ensure the template is straight and level, and trace around the rough opening hole template.
Gradually open the wall with the wood scrap until you can verify the lack of hazards behind the wall. From there, cut the rough opening with a drywall saw.
Remove insulation and clean the rough opening for the next steps.
3. Cut Rough Opening Materials
4. Frame Rough Opening
Mark the location of the trimmer on the header and the sill. Make sure the marks are visible when installing these components.
Install the blocking components, fastening in place with appropriate screws:
- Install the sill risers and the sill.
- Install the cleats and header.
- Install the trimmer filler(s) and trimmer if needed.
Finish any remaining drywall cuts, using the framing as a guide.
8. Insert and Attach Door
Insert the door into the rough opening. The pet door should be shimmed as appropriate for a sturdy, level, and square installation
The pet door must be attached to the rough opening through the side jambs and head jamb to accommodate the force of pets passing through it. Decorative screws are provided for this purpose, although alternate fasteners can be used at the installer’s discretion. Use sufficient anchorage fasteners to satisfy regional structural requirements.
The four shorter screws are intended to screw through the side jambs, two on each side at least 2’’ (50 mm) from the top and bottom to avoid the screws used in the assembly of the product. The two longer screws are intended to attach the head jamb to the rough frame. To prevent damage to sill pan, do not anchor through bottom sill.
If the optional brick mold casing is used, screws may be driven through the brick mold casing into the framed opening for additional strength and installation convenience.
9. Insulate and Seal
From the interior, insulate the perimeter between the pet door frame and the rough opening on both sides and head jamb only with low-expansion foam designed for this purpose.
Do not do this under the bottom jamb. This needs to be left open for drainage of incidental water.
After expansion is complete, remove excess. Seal all four sides at interior-most edge of pet door (including the bottom) with backer rod and a sufficient bead of sealant designed for this purpose.
From the exterior, seal between the pet door (or the optional brick mold casing) and the siding material with an appropriate weather-resistant sealant. This should be done on all four sides.
10. Interior Trim
If the optional brick mold casing was not used, trim the exterior as appropriate for your exterior wall covering.
Dress the wall cavity as appropriate. This can be accomplished with the optional jamb extension kit or with materials available on-site. Drywall returns are common, as are jamb extensions made from stained or painted wood. Cellular PVC (such as Azek brand), laminate (such as Formica brand), and tile are more exotic materials that some customers have used successfully to dress the wall cavity.
In the video, Jim demonstrates a way to make your own return box out of primed pine trim boards.
Technical Data Sheet
The technical data sheet (TDS) provides a summary of all of the technical details of RANGER Pet Doors.
The TDS includes all dimensional information as well as energy-efficiency testing for all pet doors.
ASTM E-283 Air Leakage
ASTM E-283 the official testing protocol for air leakage for fenestration products (human doors, windows, skylights, pet doors, etc.).
Testing at Architectural Testing, Inc. gave official air leakage of 0.03 cfm/ft2. Converted to metric, that is 0.15 L/s/m2, rounded by rule in the report to 0.2 L/s/m2.
These results are 15X better than US Energy Star requirements for human doors, and 10X Canada’s requirements.
This measurement is important because for most pet doors, air leakage (drafts) are the overwhelming source of energy loss.
ASTM C-1199 U-Factor
ASTM C-1199 is a testing protocol to determine the U-factor (insulation factor) of fenestration materials like doors, windows, skylights, and pet doors.
U-factor measures how much / how quickly heat flows through through a material, so with this measurement, the smaller the number is, the better the performance.
Our pet doors were tested and found to have a U-factor of 0.22 Btu/(hr∙ft2∙F). This equates to a metric value of 1.2 W/(m2∙K).
California Title 24
The State of California was the first jurisdiction to specify energy performance requirements for pet doors
Issue 104 of the California Energy Commission’s Blueprint newsletter specifies how pet doors are to be evaluated for compliance with Title 24 Energy-Efficiency Requirements.
On page 4 of this issue, the Commission states that pet doors are considered doors, and they are required to have an independently-determined U-factor and an air leakage rate of less than 0.3 cfm/ft2. The RANGER pet door is 10X better than this standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
30-ish Day Return Policy
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return the item for a refund.
We’re not sticklers for timeline, but please try to make your decision within a month or so of delivery.
Warranty
RANGER Pet Doors come with a 3-year limited warranty against malfunction due to manufacturing or material defects.
Lifetime Support
RANGER Pet Doors are designed to be the last pet door you ever have to buy.
We will always support owners of our pet doors, regardless of when they were bought or from whom. We will always maintain stocks of replacement parts, even for our oldest doors.
If you ever have any questions about your pet door, even if it’s really old or you’re not the original owner, please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us.
Thad (verified owner) –
Four generations of my family have endured jokes about the wind in the valley we call home. This winter has been especially blustery and drafts coming thhrough our old dog door could be felt two rooms away. I hated to spend so much on a new dog door from a manufacturer I had never heard of but the Freedom Pet Pass lives up to every claim on the website. It seals tightly and I have not seen or felt the wind open it yet our miniature schnauzer navigates through it with ease. It is a very well made product with a great design and is worth every penny. Finally our dog door is a match for the extra insulation, Energy Star Windows, compact fluorescent lighting and ground source heat pump we have installed to improve our energy efficiency. I recommend it without reservation.
Mary Priestner – Alberta, Canada (verified owner) –
I usually don’t write letters about products, but in this case I had to. I have had dog doors for 30 years and have never been so pleased with a product. I recently purchased your large door for my pack and I mean pack, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Boxer, Labrador, and Boston Terrier. As I live in the country, in Alberta Canada, I have always had problems with weather as in wind and the bugs in the summer and cold as well as wind in the winter with all the previous doors. Not with this one. My husband has nicknamed the Freedom door, “Fort Knox”. It is absolutely air tight and looks great. I can’t say enough good things about it and is worth every penny. It is so nice to purchase an item online, get great customer service as well as the product as advertised. I‘ve recommended your door to everyone that I know who needs a pet door.
Tim Thomas – Waterford, VA (verified owner) –
We moved to a new house and had to leave our old Freedom Pet Pass door there…I ordered another for the new house and finished the install today. Once again, thanks so much. Your dog doors are, hands down, the best made and the easiest to install. The one we left at the old house was as good as new (even though it was 3 or 4 years old) and had been used by 2 to 4 dogs for years (german shorthair pointers). This time the door is on the windward side of the house but having experience with your doors, I know it will not be affected by the wind and rain. I recommend your doors whenever possible.
Lydia Spicer, Australia (verified owner) –
Last year I purchased the Large Locking Pet Pass Dog Door for the wall, and was really impressed with the attention I received that enabled me to make choices and have it sent to Australia. After xmas I managed to get some time and installed the door myself. To do it myself took overall about 1 week, but only 2 days to have the door installed and secure, the rest was to finish off, paint etc. What a great product, no more drafts coming into my home, my dogs quickly adapted and used the door and even better, this door my large Lab Trixie cannot crash her way through. Thanks again for your professionalism and assistance.
Todd Fleeman (verified owner) –
——- editor’s note: this testimonial was received after we resolved an issue that this customer was having with installation ——-
…that just confirms everything I’ve told everyone about Freedom Pet Pass and the company. We love your product and have always received excellent service. This just takes that service to another level. You guys are fantastic. We always make sure to spread the word about your doggy doors anytime we hear of someone looking into one or questioning one. We are convinced you make the best dog door out there and we can also say that you offer far superior service.
Kathy Smith – Gilbert, AZ (verified owner) –
I have been meaning to email you as we have had this awesome pet door in for a big part of our summer and love that it keeps out the heat. We have only noticed one problem and that is the boys, Einstein and Ziggy often enjoy just looking out it. Lol. Thank you so much for this door.
Julie Burgess (verified owner) –
Our handy guy came today and installed the door. We had a few issues structurally, but with our house, not the dog door. The dogs were used to having a dog door, so it will be an easy transition, although the fact that it’s a bit harder for them to push open will just be something they will need to get used to. Our older dog definitely has it down and it’s only been about 2 hours since our guy left. The younger dog will have it by tomorrow as long as he keeps watching the older dog. We were both remarking at what a difference it’s already making in our walk out basement, no draft, and already a whole lot warmer! Thanks so much, we look forward to our dogs using it for years to come and for us staying warm!
Susan, Long Island (verified owner) –
I live on Eastern Long Island where we had high winds due to Hurricane Sandy. I purchased a dog door from your company in August and had it installed into the side of my house. During the entire storm the door flap did not even shimmy in the slightest! I am so happy at the efficiency of this product and will highly recommend to anyone who has a pet. Thank you for a quality product as well as stellar customer service.
Barb Field, Manitoba, Canada (verified owner) –
I purchased your large wall mount pet door in October of this year. Got it installed in November. It is working really well. My German Shepherd, Lady Boo zooms in and out with no problem. Her goal in last few days is trying to bring a long tree branch into the house. Hopefully she won’t figure it out! So far we have had some extreme weather, with the temp getting to as cold as -40 degrees Celsius for 2 or 3 days and nites in a row. I have not had any problems, just a small amount of frost forming on the bottom of the flap inside. I use a hair dryer to melt the frost, and clear up the moisture and fur with a paper towel. Haven’t noticed any drafts. So far so good.
Candy Griffus (verified owner) –
Hi. We got our dog door. All I can say is just how much we love it. The other dog door made so much noise every time the dogs went in and out. Also, the area around the old dog door was really cold in the winter. I can only imagine how much heating and cooling we lost with the old door. I really wish I had found your dog door before I purchased what I was told was a dog door that sealed. The only thing that was a draw back but not really was the size of the door. It really was bigger than 11 by 17. We are fine with that just had to enlarge our opening a bit. Just want to tell you again how happy we found your website and found that door. Love, love, love it! Thank-you for getting it here so fast.
Donald Love –
FYI: The 11” x 17” measurement for our large is the pet opening, which is the smallest opening through which your pet goes. This is the important opening for determining which size your pet needs. The rough opening size, used for cutting the hole in your door or wall, is larger to accommodate the frame.
Laney Kuhn – Denver, CO (verified owner) –
Just wanted to drop a note to say we LOVE our Freedom Pet Pass door – we installed it in June 2011 and it is still going strong. Absolutely love it. We’ve actually got a piece of foamboard insulation that we put in the opening at night instead of the locking door, which makes it warmer than the wall it’s in. Go figure. Thank you so much and best regards.
Dennis Deis (verified owner) –
This is a fantastic door for the dogs. Gives them their freedom and keeps the cold out. When we go away, the security door assures us the house is safe!
Olivia Lee (verified owner) –
Hi, I purchased a door earlier this year based on the hope that it would hold up to the harsh Fairbanks winters. So far we have seen temperatures drop to -47 degrees Fahrenheit and there’s no draft! A little frost forms from my dogs going in and out, but it is just amazing! A severe wind storm took out some trees in our yard and blew open an attic hatch that was NAILED in, but the darn dog door didn’t budge. Thank you for making such a great product!
john d rice (verified owner) –
The door itself is very nice.That being said, it is not set up to install. I had to adapt it and construct the framing. This also meant putting the pet door in so that the cover was not usable. n adapter kit and hardware would improve this product greatly.
Donald Love –
Thanks for the honest review!
The wall-mounted pet door is engineered to install and trim out like a window so that it meets building codes and doesn’t harm the wall envelope. I know that some other pet door companies either say or imply that you can install a wall pet door without doing steps like framing the rough opening, but that leads to a pretty big risk of water intrusion into the wall, which can lead to water damage and/or mold. Putting a hole in your exterior wall, whether it’s for a pet door, a window, or whatever, is a big deal that needs to be done correctly. I think the pet door companies that suggest otherwise are setting people up for problems.
Roni Hanson (verified owner) –
Although maybe a bit high in price, this product is what I expected. I ordered the large and mounted on the wall. If you plan on mounting yours on the wall, plan on spending $20-$50 on supplies to frame it in. All in all very satisfied with this purchase.
Paul Anderson (verified owner) –
I painted the frame of the door to match the trim color of the house. There was a dog door in that wall before but it was damaged and the parts were not available to repair it. This door is much more weather tight.
Marta Terry (verified owner) –
We (Dogs) love the pet pass wall door. We ordinarily just have two Cocker Spaniels that use the door until recently. Our Border Collie had a front leg amputated is temporally indoors. She has no problem using the door that is actually a little too small for her. Amazing that she can learn so fast to walk on three legs and maneuver the pet door. A good testament for the ease of use for your door. Very durable, and wind and weather proof!! After scanning the web for quality doors I found and chose your product. So happy I did!!! Thanks for your prompt service.
Robin Bowyer & Robert Wegener (verified owner) –
We received our dog door sooner than anticipated. My husband got it installed quickly and easily and trimmed it out so beautifully we refer to it as “”Colby’s Entrance.”” There is no longer a hot wind heating up the house and the air conditioner can hold a temperature of 76 degrees – something that has been impossible previously. The amount of leaf litter and insect life coming in has halted. We are sleeping better as the door is such a tight seal the street noise is gone. We only wish we had found this years ago. It is the first thing we show our visitors! Thank you so much- Robin &Robert
Kathryn Roosa (verified owner) –
I installed a pet door in my drafty farm house this past winter much to the delight of my two Newfies. This past summer I had a major energy efficiency upgrade done on the house that involved putting drywall over previously unfinished walls, including the one where the dog door was installed. Since during the renovation I could not have the dogs coming in and out freely, I blocked access to the door from the outside and and did not cut out the opening in the drywall from the inside. We did a post-renovation energy audit and blower door test with the dog door still sealed behind the drywall. THEN, we immediately cut the opening in the drywall to re-expose the dog door and were pleased (but not surprised) to find that there was no change in the blower door test reading!
Tim (verified owner) –
I love these doors so much I bought two of them. One to enter through the garage doors ( I can keep them closed at all times now ) and one to enter the mud room. Both hold a tight seal all year long and are very durable. More importantly the dogs love them.
I had what appeared a break with the outside flap. It became detached and looked like the entrance was damaged and caused door failure. I contacted the company and the owner gave me s few simple instructions and I was back in good shape like new. These doors are built to be repaired, not replaced.
I have two dogs and they are a bit hard on them but they work like new and they are 4 plus years old.
Judy Ronan Woodburn (verified owner) –
The pet doors arrived quickly and in good condition.
Before installing the I worked on training my dogs to go through the frame, then added on flap at a time. This went well.
I had the doors installed by a professional carpenter. He found the installation video helpful,especially the tips about insuring that they were installed at the correct height for the dogs.
I’m pleased with the energy efficiency.
My dogs are gradually learning to use the pet doors, rather than relying on me to let them out, as we have done for years. They are making good progress.
Definitely would recommend these pet doors!
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BowserMan (verified owner) –
Junk. Don’t buy this crap. Buy a [brand removed] instead. Their doors are so much better. You can buy them at [URL removed].
Donald Love –
We have no record of this customer actually buying a door. We think this was left by an unscrupulous competitor. However, we don’t want to remove a possibly real review either. We removed the competitor’s information, but left the review up for future customers to consider.
Dustin (verified owner) –
We just bought our door a month ago for a French Bulldog and a Pit-mix. One is 30 lbs and the other is about 60. This door seals tight, I love it! We live in the country and the wind is bad most of the time. I put it on a side of the house where the wind doesn’t blow too hard though. I’ve used Hale doors in the past and there is always a draft coming through it. This door has little to no draft. We are finding that we have to retrain the dogs to use it because it’s not clear (see-through) anymore. The older Frenchie has it figured out but the Pit just can’t figure out how to get back inside. It is a full dog door flap on the way out but when you come back in, the dog needs to know they can’t push the very bottom of it because of the magnet. He’s having a hard time with that. I’m sure he’ll eventually figure it out, but just be warned, it is not clear and is scarier for certain dogs. The other advice I can give is to not get frustrated with your pet. If you do that, it will ruin the dog and they are much harder to train.
We plan to get another one that will go directly on the side of the house where there is wind. We plan to get the XL door and I will post another update to show how it performs.
The install was actually very easy and was my first dog door installation. I am a DIY’er but if you have the right tools, it’s not bad. I will buy another one of these. They are quite expensive but worth it for the energy savings alone.
Brenda Rasmussen (verified owner) –
The door is solid construction and looks nice too.
Pat (verified owner) –
I’m buying a second door for our new house (third door overall). This is the second house we are installing one of your dog doors in. In our first home the door was about 4 feet from my side of the bed – in the Rocky Mountains at 8200 ft above sea level. The flaps never blew open and I never felt a draft – worked great, so we have high hopes for this one in the new house. Now we are at only 7100 ft elevation, but in a much windier area, so we are hoping it works as well here too!
Candy G (verified owner) –
This is the best dog we have ever owned. We liked it so much we bought one for our daughter. In all we have bought 3. Only reason is we moved and needed another. I would not purchase any other dog door after owning this. Best of all when we had a problem the owner contacted me instantly solved our problem after e-mailing back and forth a few times. Mr. Love is the nicest person.
Very kind and to be honest he could have sold me another dog door but instead he helped me fix the small problem we had. That door is very very well built. It really is built to last.
Ken Post (verified owner) –
Just want to say that you make awesome, weather tight dog doors. I live in Alaska and we get some strong wind and the door performs well.
Candace Jackson (verified owner) –
Easy for my two small dogs to use. The flap has a strong magnetic pull. My carpenter installed it with a beautiful frame. We are very happy with it.
Jen (verified owner) –
Can’t say enough great things about this door! We’re in Michigan so it arrived the day after ordering. It was easily installed by my husband once February day and he had to run out for supplies mid-project, leaving the door installed but not yet sealed or trimmed. You could see daylight around the door and still could not detect ANY air coming in around it! Our 11-year-old dog figured out how to use it pretty quickly and it takes just a gentle nudge from his nose but seals tightly after entering and exiting. Would absolutely order again!
C. Arnold (verified owner) –
This dog door is absolutely worth the money! I live in the mountains in AZ and it is windy all year round & cold in the winter. This door stays closed even on the windiest days and no snow or rain has ever leaked through the door. I do use the shield at night because we have some pretty big raccoons & skunks. I have a 45lb Blue Heeler and she loves her door!! She has no problem going through it, even when she was a little pup. I did hire a professional to install the door in a wall. He said it was easy to install and was quite impressed with the sturdiness of the door. Overall, my dog and I couldn’t be happier with this door. I shared this website with several friends who are interested in buying a door for their dogs after seeing ours. Thank you for a great, American made, product.
Robert (verified owner) –
Nice door, But doesn’t fit flush w modern built homes. There is a 3-4” difference between wall and dog door entrance. Unable to use lock device that is part of the door. If I were to recommend I’d suggest folks to buy an adjustable wall dog door for better fit and finish especially in this price point. No would not recommend.
Donald Love –
We wanted to discuss this with Robert, but he didn’t leave any contact information with his review.
For the benefit of others reading this, the RANGER Pet Door will work with walls of virtually any thickness. It’s designed to install and trim out like a window, which allows it to be adapted to any wall system that can accommodate a window. We’re not sure what was done that wouldn’t allow the locking panel to work, but there is no reason that should have to happen.
Norm (verified owner) –
We just ordered a replacement flap and seal. I think the door has been in around 12 years. We live in KS where it gets chilly in the winter and the wind blows. This door has held up great with two dogs in and out. I’ve tried other doors before I found this one but this one is exceptional. It is definately worth the cost. You folks make a great product!
Danila Kourkoulin (verified owner) –
Hi all,
I want to love this door but I’d say for the price and what it includes is not enough unfortunately.
In the installation manual they are talking about brick molding and then interior pieces that need to be added to finish it all.
Although many might have the capability to do it, some do not. I wish they would have included it all with the same price.
Moreover, I wish they made a double flap wall door and added a small section that holds the flap and elongated the wall tunnel. That would make it easier on the installers to just install trip pieces around it instead of elongating the tunnel as well.
Anyway, will see how it holds up. 350$ is quite a bit for this product and with all the time an effort I think I’d go with their competitors next time.
Makes me want to design my own door, offer it for less and complete against them because of some of the pain points throughout the process of installation.
Miguel ibarra (verified owner) –
Well, I have to say I was DISAPPOINTED at first when I installed the door. The small flap would stay open as soon as one of the dogs would go through it and the air draft from outside would hold it open and no not hard winds because I live south of Fort Worth. I was more disappointed when my Pomeranian chewed on the corner of the flap because it was staying open. Then I decided I wanted to try something else and flipped the door with the outside on the inside part , it has a stronger magnet. So I changed it and it has worked excellent. I would say that this company needs a little modifying on the flaps and magnet of the inner small door that ways I wouldn’t have been aggravated at paying the high price and thinking it wasn’t going to work. ( Miguel from Texas).
Donald Love –
Miguel – Thank you for your purchase and honest review! Sorry to hear about the issue you were seeing with the flap staying open. That is not normal at all, and I suspect it could have been fixed relatively simply by contacting us. Changing the direction of the door is fine, but typically not recommended, and I don’t think that’s what actually solved the problem. Contacting support would have almost certainly have yielded a simpler solution. Glad you’ve got it fixed in a way that is working for you, though. Also, just to clear up a slight inaccuracy, the magnet-to-magnet seal is always as strong or stronger from the outside –> in than it is from the inside –> out.
Patricia A Bowcock (verified owner) –
We purchased a large sized door for our Husky while the size was great, ingress and egress was easy for her, however when locked out there were too many areas for her to grip the flap and destroy the door in less than 30 days. A complete redesign of the flap and the many gripping areas is a must. This is a VERY expensive door and was a complete disappointment.
Donald Love –
Our priorities for RANGER Pet Doors are:
The materials that we’ve chosen for the flap system and frame meet all of these goals.
Unfortunately, this means that a nervous dog, scared from being locked out of her home, could eventually harm the flap components while clawing, scratching, and chewing trying to get back inside.
We explicitly recommend not using the security panel to lock dogs outside for a number of reasons. First, we don’t want dogs running headlong into a locked door. Second, dogs don’t understand that being barred from the home is temporary, so it causes many to panic.
In cases where it’s necessary for the dog to be kept outside, we recommend putting an obstacle in front of the outside entrance to the pet door. This signals to the dog that the pet door is blocked (no hurting themselves trying to use the door), and it also serves to protect the pet door.
Chris (verified owner) –
Great for 2×4 wall. Need to do quite a bit of altercations for 2×6 construction. Also, plans are just for 2×4 construction. You need to know a little bit about framing to install in a 2×6 wall. It would not be super difficult for them to make a door for 2×6 walls. I’d imagine that people that buy this door are very concerned about efficiency such as 2 x 6 walls.
Bruce – Fairbanks, Alaska (verified owner) –
I have now owned this door for about 2 years now and am really satisfied with my purchase. There are a few problems to note the brass rivets exterior flap are kind of week and pull through quite easily. (maybe something that needs redesigned) When this happens the exterior flap will get pulled off the door and require replacement. Its bad enough i keep a spare one in my house. With 4 dogs in the house this door gets a lot of use and we live in the arctic environment where we will see -50 through out the winter. That said the support from this company has been nothing but exceptional with there support. If i email them a problem i will usually have a reply back within the day or early the next morning.
Curt (verified owner) –
So glad I went for this Freedom Pet Pass door over the typical dual flap setup. Excellent complete seal of the door with quick closing and unobtrusive noise. I haven’t had a winter to test out the cold but 100 degree summer heat didn’t really change the temp of the inside of the flap compared to the wall (6″) much at all. My winters run around about a 15 degree average and I just don’t see any problem with the cold radiating inside. It took only 4 treats to get my 70lb Spitz to use the door. No more opening doors for my buddy. He prefers to use his door instead of the house door when I go outside. Seem to be of excellent construction with easy flap replacement. Nice. Great product. Two years later— Fantastic door. No problems at all. I had a cold winter, 20 below with no seal problems. Purchased on 9/1/22.
Ann Ward (verified owner) –
I have 2 of these dog flaps for the last 8 yrs, one in the wall and one in a door and I could not be happier with both. You defiantly need a builder to insert the wall one as there is a level of skill that is probably beyond the average DIY’er. I have 3 dogs that literally give them dogs abuse (pardon the pun) and they have stood up really well to all the use. We live on a very windy site in the north west of Ireland and there is no heat loss through the flaps, I had to pay a lot of money in import duties but they are totally worth it as I could not find a comparable product in Europe.
I have no hesitation recommending this product.