How to Install a Dog Door in Sliding Patio Doors

Patio door dog doors come in a variety of styles. They can be attached permanently using tools that screw it directly into the track of the patio door or using doors that use no screws and can be removed and taken with you if you move.

Things You'll Need

  • Patio dog door
  • Sheet metal screws
  • Screw driver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Purchase a patio dog door that is large enough for your pet to easily pass through.

    • 2

      Set your patio dog door in place, making sure it's snug against the side of door frame.

    • 3

      Adjust the height of your patio dog door so it fits into the inside frame of your existing patio doors. Do this by adjusting the top and bottom so they sit inside the framework. Secure the dog door with spring loaded mechanism, or use sheet metal screws to secure it in place if they're included with your dog door kit.

    • 4

      Close your patio door so it's seated tightly against your new patio dog door. Lock the patio door with the existing lock to secure it to the dog door.