I have a Newfoundland dog, 160 pounds, that scratches the screen door to go in and out. Will this hold up to her? She doesn't jump on it, but she packs a punch!
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I can't vouch for how well it will hold up against a big dog, but my cats have scratched at it and climbed on it and they haven't been able to even dent the screening. I would give it a try if I were you. I recommend that you go with narrow spline because this screening is thicker than standard screening, so you have to work a bit to get the spline into the frame. I installed mine 14 months ago and it looks as good as new.
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I think it would work fine. We have five dogs, 80 lbs to 10 lbs, and it holds up great to all, and they all jump and try to scratch on the screen door. I was replacing screens every few weeks and this has made that unnecessary. Good luck!
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I would say she would pull it out of the frame itself before she would scratch through it. The way screens are held in place is not terribly secure. As for the screening itself... I would not trust it. I wish I had a better answer but my pets are cats.
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My 90 pound lab and two cats will scratch at the screen to go out and come in. The old regular screen had taken quite a beating as a result, which is why I wanted to try this tougher version. It's been in for almost a year now and still looks like new. I think that's pretty good considering I installed the screen myself and worried that it would be less secure than if a professional had done it. As to your 160 lb pup, I'd say its worth giving the this screen a try. It should definitely do better than regular screen. Good luck!
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At the relatively inexpensive price for this item, it is worth a try. Best wishes with your Newfie.
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I have cats it holds up to the clawing they do but a dog does a different type of damage. A dog may be able to push it loose but that us more about how the door secures the screen. Works great for cats.
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I only have cats, they scratch the screen constantly but there is no evidence of that with this screen. Previous regular screens had holes with a couple of days. The weight of the dog may have a different effect.
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We have a 105 lb. chocolate Lab that runs through the door with no problem at all. It's a nice door, seems sturdy and does keep the cold out even below 0.
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It depends on how determined they are to get over the gate. We have two Cavalier spaniels the largest 24 pounds and a yellow lab who is 65 pounds and none of them even try to jump over it. I can easily step over the gate which is nice. We are using it in our basement to keep the dogs out of the laundry room. You can pick it up easily and the sides will fold in if you want to move it out of the way. We really like them and bought 2 of them. The color is much lighter than pictured though. It is very nicely made and sturdy.
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My dog is heavy (120 lbs) and about 8-9 years old. She loved jumping over the bar, but it made her arthritis worse. I read (later) that overweight dogs shouldn't do that. I didn't try any of the other stuff and I'm not sure how tall Leah is so I can't really answer for the rest of the stuff. I gave the set to a friend with a smaller dog and her dog loved it all and even slept inside the tube.
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I suggest you look at a different pet carrier. This item is not durable enough even for my then 8 month old cockapoo. He was able to rip right through the screen. And the seller was not willing to refund or replace.
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I have a Doberman and it works fine as long as they aren't ACTIVELY trying to get out. The "door" is a little small but it's plenty sturdy for small to big-ish dogs.
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Yes you need a screen door guard for the stability. I have a 98 lb. German Shepard and I knew his size wod require the guard to keep the door itself and the doggie door stability without movement. It was easy to cut.
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My dog is about 20 lbs and does great. I am careful not to go to fast and to take lots of breaks. I don't get that much exercise, but she sure does!
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I have a 12lb Peke/pug mix. She's pretty crazy when she runs up the stairs, and often manages to budge them a bit. It's never stopped her, but I wouldn't recommend it for someone whose dog would be deterred by a little skidding.
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We have a dog and shes bummped it plenty of times. The stand is sturdy and the braces really make it quite difficult to knock over. It would take a lot i would think.
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I have a pointer (60 pounds) that is very playful, so she's always running around the house. I have yet to notice any tears or other indication that the dog is affecting the mat (after 2 months use). I do notice that the dog likes to sit on the mat instead of the floor - I guess even SHE notices how soft it is! :-)
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Check out the website as they they have a chart for the size of door and screen size. We've used it all summer and no problems. Dog loves it!
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we have a jack russell terrier about the same height. He was able to go in and out easily. Loved the door when it was on, But we no longer have it on because it kept falling off, the snaps should be tighter
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I have an 8 yr old Shih tzu that can go in & out with no problem. I also had a bigger dog, so the step-over had to be higher, but still my Shih Tzi jumps right through it, no problem. My shih tzu is younger than your little guy, so I'm not sure how he'd do with the stepover. My Mom's little Pekingese has shorter legs & refuses to use it, so I have to leave my slider open slightly if we leave. So it's just gonna depend on how agile your cocker is. It's nice, but it was HARD to install. My brother is a builder & he did it for me. It IS a great door tho.
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My 130 lb. Great Dane "digs" like crazy and practically empties the pool of water so I can say a hearty YES to that question. It will hold up. :)
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Im sure it would bend if she tried to get out.. We have a 56 pound American Pit Bull Terrier, and I accidentally only latched one of the two latches on the door (she noticed) and beat at the door. Although it did bend, it still latches and works just fine. Totally my fault though. I have bought two of these kennels though, and would reccommend it!
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Probably not because the dog door frame is snapped to the existing screen which is still attached to the door. It needs screen under and around.