Dog Doors
Surely you enjoy the grateful doggy eyes as you play doorman/woman, but you can treat the both of you 😊 to the comfort of a quality dog door.
A wood & rubber dog flap is:
Draught-free and insulated
The wood on the flap ensures that the soft rubber will always keep its shape and the flap remains draught-free for years! By the way, our dog doors for installation in walls have two flaps: one on the outside wall and one on the inside wall. This creates an insulating layer of air between the two flaps … very comfortable.
And if the wind gets too high, there’s the solid wooden locking door that comes as standard. Then the dog door is sure to be shut tight, even in the worst weather.
On top of all that, wood is a natural insulator so the door won’t feel cold at all.
No replacement flap
Our dog flaps are designed for your dogs to sprint in and out very enthusiastically.
- The sturdy wooden frame can take a beating.
- The system that holds the flexible rubber flap at the top is pretty special. It’s super easy to replace the flap, but you won’t need to because our special system makes sure the flap can’t tear off.
Are we sure ? The first 5 years you get the replacement flap for free !
Securely locking
Each dog door comes with a 2 cm thick solid wooden night door that locks securely with a steel lock. You can be sure that door will keep your pet safely inside and protect against burglary.
By using wood on the flap, our doggie door is also less conspicuous in your door or wall than a plastic door. And because of the non-transparent flap, a strange cat will not see it as an entrance.
Quiet, noiseless
Tomsgates doors have a smooth, quiet closing action thanks to the soft rubber-on-rubber closure, so there’s no rattling noice.
The hinges of our doggie doors are designed to make no squeaking noises and we have no locks that snap shut … quiet !
Thought-through dog flaps that will make a big difference to your sleep and that of your neighbours 😴
Here you buy a beautiful dog flap that is made to last. You will enjoy it together for years to come.
The dog flap that closes properly
time and again … for years
Your dog door in a wall, a glass door, a wooden or a UPVC door ?
A dog flap in a UPVC door, a front door, an interior door, …
The ideal dog door for an outside door: draught-free, insulated and secure. But also for your interior door because it makes no noise and blends in beautifully with your interior.
Is your door suitable ?
Please check the following list:
- The door can be made of wood, UPVC, steel or aluminium and can even be a composite door.
- Suitable for doors up to 5.90 in (15cm) thick: all normal interior and exterior doors, as well as screen doors with thin metal panels or extra-thick doors.
- Profiled doors are suitable. Our wooden frames are solid and can be touched up on installation.
- If your door has a special finish, you can paint, varnish, … yourself the ‘natural’ finished cat doors.
A dog flap in glass door or a window
A wooden dog flap in glass is absolutely beautiful ! Not only beautiful, but it’s also draught-free, insulated and safe! We know it’s not easy to organise, but we’re more than happy to help you.
How to install a dog door in glass
A dog door in glass is done in 3 steps:
- Look for a glazier in your area who can replace your glass with a glass pane with a rectangular hole. Not all glaziers take on this kind of work but contact us if you don’t find anyone because we can recommend glaziers who will be happy to do it for you !
- Order the cat dog in advance on our website so that it is delivered by the time the glazier comes to take the measures. The glazier will then measure both your glass pane and the cat flap. Nothing can go wrong.
- When installing the glass, the glazier will fit the dog flap, which takes only a few minutes.
All done!
If it doesn’t work or gets too expensive and you don’t have doors to install a dog flap? Consider a cat door through the wall … a very comfortable solution.
A dog flap in the wall
Maximum insulation thanks to the double flap: one on the external wall and the other on the internal wall, creating an insulating layer of air between them. The most comfortable dog door.
Is your wall suitable for a dog flap ?
Simply check the following 3 points:
1. Wall materials
Tomsgates cat doors have a robust tunnel so that they can be installed in brick, concrete, wood, crepi, glued bricks, stacked bricks, timber frame, wooden front facades, Trespa, … Our doors have been fitted in walls of any building material.
2. Insulated walls
Tomsgates doors are adaptable to walls up to 16.93 in (43 cm) and we also have a version for extra-thick walls of super-insulted houses, historical buildings, …
3. Take piping and cabling into account:
Usually they run vertical, from bottom to top. So do not position your cat door under a switch, tap, ….. If in doubt, please contact us.
Installation may seem like a chore but we have been sending our wall doors around the world since 2014 where they are installed by customers themselves. We only get compliments on the ease of installation. Our installers will be happy to do it for you in Great Britain, California (US), Belgium and the Netherlands. You can simply order the installation along when you order your cat door and we contact you to make an appointment.
If you did want to remove the door after many years, it is a job of 2 times half a day to reseal the hole in the wall.
Four sizes of dog doors – how do you choose?
NIPPER (S)
Doggie door for the smallest dogs
The ideal dog flap for Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, French Bulldog, King Charles Spaniel, Maltese, Pug, Brison Frisé, Chihuahua, …
For dogs with a shoulder height of up to 14 inches (35 cm). If they are very wide (eg. English Bulldog), it is best to take the wider Jake (M) door.
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JAKE (M)
Dog door for medium-sized dogs
This dog flap is suitable for the Fox Terrier, Beagle, Jack Russel, Dachshund, Poodle, … as well as smaller wide small dogs such as the English Bulldog, Basset Hound, …
For dogs with a shoulder height of up to 20 inches (50 cm) and smaller dogs, puppies and cats can also pass through this door.
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BOUNCER (L)
Dog door or large dogs
This is the dog flap for a Labrador, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Bordercollie, ….
For dogs with a shoulder height from 20 to 24 inches (50 to 60cm). Smaller dogs, puppies and cats can also pass through this door as they only need to open the lower slats of the flap.
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Beethoven (XL)
Dog flap for XL dogs
A sturdy, large dog flap for the Bullmastiff, Dobberman, Bloodhound, Bernese Mountain Dog, Cane Corso, Shepherd, Bordeaux Dog, Great Dane, Newfoundlander, …
Suitable for very large dogs over 24 inches (60cm) shoulder height. Smaller dogs, puppies and cats can also pass through this door as they only need to open the lower slats of the flap.
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Fit your dog flap yourself or have it installed?
In Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain and California (US) we have installers, so you can include the installation in your online order. We will then contact you a few days later to arrange the installation date.
Very comfortable: we install with little dust and take all waste with us.
But to be honest, if you can make the hole in the door or wall yourself, the rest of the work is very easy. No fiddling about with small, fragile parts: only high-quality materials that are a pleasure to work with. A fun project for a handy DIYer.
Use wood for a dog door?
Indeed, because wood gives you a lot of pleasure: it insulates, looks good, feels nice, etc.
And our wood is low-maintenance because it has been treated with oil, so that dirt cannot enter it. So if you polish the pet door a few times a year with a cloth with some oil, it will stay in excellent condition for years.
By the way, you can also order our pet doors ‘natural’ as well for you to finish them the way you want: do you like your dog door black, blue-grey, etc.? It’s possible!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use wood for a dog door?
It’s a logical choice: wood insulates very well against the cold and remains beautiful for a long time. It is the preferred material for doors and hatches, not only for dog & cat doors ;-) Read more …
Is a design dog door also the best door ?
Yes, because it has been thought through: the design results from the requirements for it to function effectively. For example, the wooden slats on the flap are nicely softly rounded so that it feels pleasant, like a caress for your dog or cat when they use the door. Read more …
A dog flap in glass?
Exactly! Looking for a stylish solution to give your dog ultimate freedom? A dog flap in glass is just what you need! At Tomsgates, we’ve designed dog flaps that fit seamlessly into glass doors or windows, including double-glazed panels, without compromising your home’s insulation or security.
Our dog flaps for glass are durable, weatherproof, and easy to use for dogs of all sizes. They’re perfect for modern homes, combining practicality with sleek design. Give your dog the freedom to come and go, while keeping your home secure and looking great. Choose a Tomsgates dog flap for glass – because your dog deserves the best!