Ranger by Freedom Pet Pass - Insulated Dog Door for Doors - L

I have had this dog door installed for about a month now and I couldn't be more impressed. The build quality is exceptional. I have had PetSafe doggie doors before, both standard and extreme and this one is on a completely different level. I know it's expensive at $300, but it is well worth it based on build quality, looks, and most importantly the seal. My dog door faces due north. This weekend brought weather in the 10's-20's with winds over 30mph and standing on the inside of the door there wasn't a draft. The PetSafe Extreme doggie door that I had previously would flap in the breeze with winds like that, but this one's magnets held it completely tight with not a bit of a draft. I was so impressed.The only thing that takes some getting used to is the snap of the magnets when my dogs go out the door. It is a sharp snap, not the sound of flapping plastic, due to the way it closes. That is completely acceptable from me due to the fantastic seal. If you have any concerns with energy efficiency of your pet door or drafts from wind blowing in, buy this door. It is well worth the money.This doggie door even looks professionally done and well built. It doesn't look like a cheap piece of plastic stuffed in a hole cut in your door. It looks intentionally put together, and the smoked plexiglass for a door lock insert is a very nice touch. I will update this review if the thing doesn't last (I've only used it for a month with two 25lb. dogs), but I firmly expect it to last for years based on the build quality that I can see.2 Year Update: Outstanding build quality. this is the best dog for ever. I've had it installed on my north facing door for two years now and I'm as happy with it today as when I first bought it. Yes, it's expensive but it's so durable. Two years of daily abuse by two to five dogs blasting through the door at full speed and it still seals as well today as new. It gets dirty, so I clean it. There is no draft, no adjustments needed. It makes a fantastic seal that has stayed 100% sealed in 60+ mph north winds.The only negative that I can find is the sharp, loud snap when it closes, but that's what makes the seal so good. Highly recommended. Love it.***** 5-Years Later - This dog door is outstanding. I have had two dogs sprinting through this thing daily for more than 5 years now and I haven't repaired a single part. The flap and magnet are much dirtier than the day I bought it, but that's all. Nothing has frayed or cracked and the door works the same today as day 1. I would say I will buy another, but it's not looking like I'll ever have to. The quality is impeccable. The magnetic seal still snaps tight and holds up to our high north winds without a draft. I'd give this more stars if I could.

We purchased this dog door in 2012, and it has been in use continuously since then. My husband installed it himself easily, by cutting a hole in the lower part of a door leading out to the back yard, and following the excellent installation instructions. It took some convincing for my husband to agree to it at all, as he was convinced that any dog door would have air leakage and lead to higher electric bills. I did a lot of research and found that this door addressed those concerns and was highly rated. He has since admitted that his fears were completely unfounded. It is truly weather and air tight and we have seen no leakage at all. It is extremely well-built and sturdy and has not deteriorated in any way. The only maintenance that is needed is an occasional wipe-down with a spray cleaner and some paper towels. Most importantly, the dogs have no trouble using it. We had two 35-pound dogs when we first got it, and they got the hang of it almost immediately. It was wonderful not to have to constantly get up to let them out. Those two senior dogs have since sadly passed, and we got a new puppy last year who also took to it right away. He is now a year old and weighs about 20 pounds. Our son’s 30-pound dog also uses it when he visits. We recently misplaced the pin that locks the acrylic panel in place, (used for when you want to temporarily stop access to the door) and I emailed the company to ask if I could purchase one. They emailed right back and were kind enough to send me one for free! So great customer service as well! The dog door has held up beautifully for many years and the company is a pleasure to deal with. I heartily recommend this product!

The doggie door is great. The seal is amazing and just a brief draft as the dogs go in and out. Boys love playing in and out. Bonus we can lock them inside when the weathers bad.

I had installed a much cheaper dog door a few months ago and while impressed with the installation instructions, I was disappointed in the construction and materials used. It is still in use today and seems to work ok. Definitely not energy efficient but then it goes from the garage to the outside.Needing a second (more enery efficient) door to go into the garage, I decided to give the Freedom Pet Pass a try. MUCH more expensive but definitely a better value with much heavier construction. This door does not 'flap in the wind' like the previous door (originally installed in the same door as the Freedom unit).I was surpised as to how little packaging was involved. Basically the unit was wrapped in bubble wrap and put in a shipping box. More than adequate but not all that 'professional'. Written instructions were vague but the web site has a number of installation videos that are very good. One tool that would make installation much cleaner is a good file (as shown in the video). I did not have one but wish I would have.One dog uses the door with no problem but a second dog is hesitant due to the weight of the flap. Slowly she is accepting it though.If you need a good energy efficient unit go for this one. Will it hold up to hurricane force winds? Dont know but I would have bigger problems if that happens.

Great product - definitely weatherproof which is what we got it for. However (and this is a consideration for people with smaller or mobility-limited dogs), the flap from the outside is designed in such a way that the dogs have to step about an inch higher to get in, than they do to get out. This is hard on my older dog with arthritis and I had to get a ramp.