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Answer by Jessica
Submitted on 9/30/2003
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I wouldn't suggest any door because you probably won't find one big enough. I would suggest that you take a regular door that you have and cut it out yourself and the replace with the plastic doggy door stuff that you can get at any local Lowe's or Home depo... I have 3 Danes and I don't have a doggy door and have never had one, they will be dog/puppies and they will eventually get out of their bad habits so I wouldn't recommend a doggy door if I were you and that is just my opinion, they aren't good outside dogs at all they love people and that is where they should stay is with you if at all possible.Mine are in the house and they have a time that they know it is time to go out an that is what I would do if I were you. It is to risky to have a doggy door, in my opinion. Hope that is helpful.

Answer by Von
Submitted on 3/9/2004
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I have a 4 year old 153 pound fawn female. I got her as an 8 week old puppy. We found that Home Depot has the proper size dog door but you need to ask them where it is in the store. If they do not carry it at the moment they can order it within a few days and it cost about $150. My husband installed in a steel door hisself before we brought our puppy home. He also built 2 two wooden steps and placed one on the inside and one on the outside. The dog door has to be put higher for when she grew. We immediately taught her to go up the two steps, through the dog door and down the two steps outside to her fence in yard. We had a 20 x 30 ft area fenced which the dog door goes to. We put quickcrete along the entire bottom of the four board wood fence and garden wire construction stapled to the fence so the puppy could not get through the slates. It worked perfect. We work a long way from home and 12 hours she is alone. I would not ask my dog to wait 12 hours. Lucky for us we have a mud room 5 x 10 that we made the dog's room and has the dog door from her room to the fenced area. I could not imagine not having a dog door for her. I'll take care of any burglar and she will get them it we are not home. She very protective and well trained. She loves all people but if you are a stranger she waits to see if you are friend or foe. We also find that she can tell a bad person from a good one.

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Question by ED
Submitted on 9/28/2003
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I need help. I am a first time Dane owner with an 8 month old feamle, and I am trying to purcase a dog door for her. I know she should reach between 30-34 inches to her shoulders, but I really need an average width for Dane's to get the correct size. Could any one help me? eyde1@hotmail.com Thanks Eyde

Answer by little1
Submitted on 11/9/2003
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I wouldn't suggest a doggy door for a Dane. The size needed to accommodate the dog will open your house/garage to criminals. Our Dane as well as most I've met, are friendly dogs and human companions are welcomed by them. A burglar coming into their door is just a new friend to them.

Answer by Char
Submitted on 12/1/2003
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I also agree that a doggy door is a BAD idea. They might sometimes sound mean but they would take the people straight to the good stuff and only want a pat on the head in return. Plus you really don't want that big of a hole in your door.

Answer by sherry
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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My husband built an in and out doggie door through 2 windows in the "dog's" room. It is bullet proof plastic with a pully system to close the door. Cost was 800.00 because a friend laser cut them for us at cost.

Answer by Jo
Submitted on 2/20/2004
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I use to say the same thing about dog doors and Dane's. But, my Dane is now 9.5 years old and can no longer hold his stools as well as he did when he was younger. I go home at lunch everyday and straight home from work at night. He doesn't make 5 hours anymore. My neighbors are great and help when they can. But, my next option is get a doggy door so my big boy can come and go as he needs to. My concern is that at his age, he may not figure out a doggy door. Not to mention everyone else's concerns with burglars. I might as well leave the door open and put up a sign welcoming the thieves. What to do?

Answer by Heather
Submitted on 2/29/2004
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I have a 7 mth old dane she uses our dog door that we installed for our boxers, and she will barely fit. We use it when we are at home only and put the security panel in when we are gone, so I am not worried about burgulars (besides the front door is usually unlocked) and I think that dog doors can be a good thing and I am going to put in a bigger one. I guess its all just a matter of opinion.

Answer by BONNIE
Submitted on 9/18/2005
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I HAVE A DOGGIE FOR MY 2 DANES. I GOT IT AT PETSMART AND IT IS EX-LARGE. IT COST AROUND 129.99. ITS THE BEST THING I EVER DID. I WOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO PUT ONE IN.

Answer by jake
Submitted on 6/17/2006
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Why has nobody answered the question. I am building a dog house for a great dane/ rhodesian ridgeback and I need to know 'How wide will it get?'

Answer by Skip
Submitted on 5/1/2007
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I'm having the same issue, here (that of finding a decent sliding glass doggie door for a Dane). So far as burglary is concerned, the thief had better be well armed! My Dane is friendly with people if they're friendly with me, but I don't think a prowler would leave the yard with all of his limbs. I'll have to check Home Depot, as I haven't had any luck whatever at pet stores (in person or online).

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