{"id":174233,"date":"2022-07-14T16:06:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:06:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:06:20","slug":"will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/","title":{"rendered":"Will cats go out a dog door?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#Will_cats_go_out_a_dog_door\" title=\"Will cats go out a dog door?\">Will cats go out a dog door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_do_you_cat_proof_a_door\" title=\"How do you cat proof a door?\">How do you cat proof a door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_do_I_stop_door_dashing_my_cat\" title=\"How do I stop door dashing my cat?\">How do I stop door dashing my cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#Will_cats_go_through_a_doggie_door\" title=\"Will cats go through a doggie door?\">Will cats go through a doggie door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_do_I_keep_my_cat_from_going_out_the_doggie_door\" title=\"How do I keep my cat from going out the doggie door?\">How do I keep my cat from going out the doggie door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_do_you_train_an_older_cat_to_use_a_dog_door\" title=\"How do you train an older cat to use a dog door?\">How do you train an older cat to use a dog door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#Do_dog_doors_let_other_animals_in\" title=\"Do dog doors let other animals in?\">Do dog doors let other animals in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_do_you_cat_proof_an_open_door\" title=\"How do you cat proof an open door?\">How do you cat proof an open door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_escaping_the_door\" title=\"How do I stop my cat from escaping the door?\">How do I stop my cat from escaping the door?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-cats-go-out-a-dog-door\/#How_can_I_keep_my_cat_out_of_my_room_without_closing_the_door\" title=\"How can I keep my cat out of my room without closing the door?\">How can I keep my cat out of my room without closing the door?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_go_out_a_dog_door\"><\/span>Will cats go out a dog door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats are clever and quick and will figure out that they can run through the door once the dog has opened it. Some cats dart through ahead of the dog, others run right behind it, and some brave felines go under the dog&#8217;s stomach. Solving the problem will depend on more than the dog door.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cat_proof_a_door\"><\/span>How do you cat proof a door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steer your cat clear of off-limit doors by <b>placing double-sided sticky tape on the floor in front of the door, or laying down plastic floor matting with the nubby side up. Your cat won&#8217;t like the feel of these surfaces and will learn to stay away. Another option is to spray doorways with a citrus cat-repelling spray.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_door_dashing_my_cat\"><\/span>How do I stop door dashing my cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are many steps you can take during your cat&#8217;s training to help them fall in love with their flap.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Introduce Your Cat To Their New Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Your Cat&#8217;s Scent.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave the Flap Open.  <\/li>\n<li>Add a Cat Toy, Treat, or Herb.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace the Cat Flap Temporarily.  <\/li>\n<li>Push Open the Door For Them.  <\/li>\n<li>Muffle Loud Noises.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_cats_go_through_a_doggie_door\"><\/span>Will cats go through a doggie door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you have a large cat or a cat who shares the door with dogs then your cat can absolutely use a dog door. Just make sure you&#8217;re measuring your pets to ensure the proper fit. If you have a small, timid cat, or you want a microchip pet door, then a cat door might be the better option for your feline.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_keep_my_cat_from_going_out_the_doggie_door\"><\/span>How do I keep my cat from going out the doggie door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>My plan with this option would be to <b>install an invisible fence outside the dog door. Since I have a deck there, it would have been fairly easy to put the invisible fence wire between the deck and the house. Then the cat could wear a collar with the shocking device on it, and the dog would not have the shocking device.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_train_an_older_cat_to_use_a_dog_door\"><\/span>How do you train an older cat to use a dog door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are many steps you can take during your cat&#8217;s training to help them fall in love with their flap.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Introduce Your Cat To Their New Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Your Cat&#8217;s Scent.  <\/li>\n<li>Leave the Flap Open.  <\/li>\n<li>Add a Cat Toy, Treat, or Herb.  <\/li>\n<li>Replace the Cat Flap Temporarily.  <\/li>\n<li>Push Open the Door For Them.  <\/li>\n<li>Muffle Loud Noises.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_doors_let_other_animals_in\"><\/span>Do dog doors let other animals in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skunks, opossums, stray cats and other unwelcome animals may also get in. <b>You can easily prevent this by locking your pet door at night with your pet inside or installing a pet door that will open only upon receiving a signal from an electronic collar that your own pet will wear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cat_proof_an_open_door\"><\/span>How do you cat proof an open door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steer your cat clear of off-limit doors by <b>placing double-sided sticky tape on the floor in front of the door, or laying down plastic floor matting with the nubby side up. Your cat won&#8217;t like the feel of these surfaces and will learn to stay away. Another option is to spray doorways with a citrus cat-repelling spray.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_cat_from_escaping_the_door\"><\/span>How do I stop my cat from escaping the door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Ways to Keep Your Cat From Escaping<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Designate One Door for Outside Freedom. Help your cat learn to associate one door with going outside.  <\/li>\n<li>Install a Cat Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Distract Your Cat from Opening Doors.  <\/li>\n<li>Use a Pet Proofing Barrier or Spray.  <\/li>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Spay or Neuter Your Cat.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_keep_my_cat_out_of_my_room_without_closing_the_door\"><\/span>How can I keep my cat out of my room without closing the door?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Keep Cats Out of a Room (8 Proven Methods)<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Shut the Door.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Secondary Barriers.  <\/li>\n<li>Ignore Scratching.  <\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t Make It a Game.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Scent Deterrents.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Orange and Citrus Rinds.  <\/li>\n<li>Use Redirection.  <\/li>\n<li>Add Noise.<\/li>\n<p>04-Apr-2022<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will cats go out a dog door?How do you cat proof a door?How do I stop door dashing my cat?Will cats go through a doggie door?How do I keep my cat from going out the doggie door?How do you train an older cat to use a dog door?Do dog doors let other&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174233"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174233"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174233\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=174233"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=174233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}