Baboni Pet Door for Wall, Steel Frame and Telescoping Tunnel, Aluminum Lock, Double Flap Dog Door and Cat Door, Strong and Durable (Pets Up to 12 Lb) -Small

Great product. Easy installation.

I had been buying the plastic brand dog door for about 13 years now and in that time I had to replace the entire thing 4 times as well as replace the flaps, which seemed to warp or tear in no time at all, just about every year and at times twice a year which always annoyed me. Now granted I have always had big dogs, along with my now 15 year old Chi, but it was a “large” size dog door so I expected it to hold up to said large size dogs. So when the plastic frame broke yet again this time around I happened to come across this one and decided to give it a shot after reading all the positive reviews and especially because it’s metal and not plastic.I can’t comment much on the installation as we already had the hole for the tunnel to go through the wall which is the most difficult part of the install imo and exactly why I had a contractor do it 13 years ago when the first one was installed. Also, because my own personal handyman hubby is excellent in just about every department, but not so much when it comes to drywall/woodworking stuff.Another plus for me is that this dog door is the same size as the old plastic one which made choosing it that much easier. It’s almost as if they knew I would be fed up with replacing the plastic one 😄That being said the rest of the install wasn’t very difficult at all. I took tips from other reviewers about using longer screws for added stability as we already had it framed out with 2x4’s and had reinforced underneath the tunnel since at the time we installed the first through wall dog door we had Kane dog who was a 105 lb Bully rescue that we sadly lost to cancer 2 years ago and who I miss him every single day even though we have since welcomed two new rescues into our lives. We now have a 95 lb Great Pyrenees/Bully mix and a 55 lb Belgian Malinois/Staffordshire mix who will be putting this large dog door to the test. We also put insulation all around the tunnel, added good quality expandable weatherstripping and of course put a good sealant around the edges of the exterior side which is against vinyl siding. Also, the flaps feel thicker and heavier as well as have a stronger magnetic closure so hopefully I won’t be replacing them every year, but time will tell on that and I will be sure to update if it’s even remotely like the old ones.I haven’t had it long enough to comment on the stability of it, again time will tell, but at least I no longer have to worry about the frame cracking and breaking which leaves me very hopeful.It also wouldn’t be fair for me to speak of the energy efficiency yet because I rarely close the doors and my basement is not well insulated so it’s always cold on the unfinished side where the dog door is, but I will come back and update my review later as I am planning on using the doors now since the dogs aren’t going out as often with winter here and being forced to have unhappy walks in the freezing rain. Such pampered pups! I also purchased a second door so I could close off both sides which I think will help greatly with the efficiency, especially overnight. These metal doors are WAY better than the plastic one that came with the old dog door and have a far superior locking mechanism. Not that it would prevent someone from kicking them in if they so dared, I don’t believe any through wall dog door systems are tough enough to withstand that, but that’s when the actual dogs would come in handy. I always put something very heavy like a refrigerator (no joke) which is not easily moved through that small of a space in front of the door when the dogs go on vacation with us and I’ve never had a problem, even with the plastic door.Overall I am very happy with the switch and feel this through wall dog door system will hold up much better than the plastic brand I spent so much money on since having it and therefore I feel my purchase was well spent especially during these difficult times where most of us, at least I am, are spending less on nonessential items. I highly recommend it!

The installation in my house was quite a bit more complicated than the Baboni instructions anticipated (no fault of Baboni's), so I didn't use the templates or any of the screws or fittings other than the white plastic screw-head covers. It's a good thing I'm handy with power tools, as the installation was not for the timid. It might be easier for those whose situation can make use of the templates, etc. The bottom line is that the dog door fits very well in the holes I made in the interior wall and exterior siding, and once the housewolves figured out how to push through all of the flaps (one thinner translucent flap on the interior and a double-flap that includes an opaque, insulated layer on the exterior), they have been doing great with it. The door is made of sturdy metal, and the two telescoping halves fit together well. The main thing I really, REALLY like about this dog door is that functionally NO air passes through. I could not be more pleased about that. I haven't yet used the metal lock-out door, but it seems to slide in the tracks and lock in place as intended. And of course I don't yet know about the durability of the flaps themselves. That's probably the Achilles heel of the door, so if you find reviews from people who have used theirs for a long while, I'd pay attention to the durability aspect. Five stars so far.

I think this is one of the best dog Doors made it is made out of solid steel. It is well made. It has three flaps, including an insulated flap just inside the outside flap to help keep the temperature from getting inside whether that be hot or cold depending on the season And as you can see in the picture I like that it has a latch so that the door that keeps critters out can be held just above instead of having to be kept over to the side or somewhere else where our old one used to have to be it would fall and scare our dogs this way it is always handy and ready to drop whenever we need it. we really like this dog door and we have been very pleased that we bought it. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to purchase a very good dog door And I think the price is excellent for the quality of the product.

Easy to install. Pick a spot along the wall with no wiring to deal with. Metal frame is heavy duty. This product would have received five stars but the plastic flaps do not want to hang straight down (and seal) during cold weather.

I am absolutely thrilled with this product! I was installing a dog door and wanted to find the best option. Initially, I ordered the PetSafe telescoping dog door, but I quickly realized it was made of cheap, flimsy plastic. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone—if you’re deciding between these two brands, the PetSafe wall installation model will not last, and you’ll likely have to replace it sooner rather than later.Thankfully, I saved myself the hassle of installing it and instead found the Baboni dog door for the same price. I am SO HAPPY I did! The difference in quality is immediately noticeable. The sturdy metal frame ensures durability, and the flaps seal properly—an essential feature for a pet door.If you're on the fence, I highly recommend the 3-flap version. You always have the option to remove the insulation flap if you don’t need it, but it’s great to have the choice. I’m very excited to install the Baboni dog door, and after seeing the quality, my dad even had me order one for him too!I hope this helps someone choose the right door. I’ll be back to share my installation photos!