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<< Previous   of   Next >> Pet Doors USA  (click to enlarge) Plexidor electronic pet door by Pet Doors USA   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 Electronic security for your dog door What: Your doggy door swings open and you smile: Rex is back from doing his business! You glance down, ready to pet your pooch, when you realize it's not Rex at all -- it's another darn raccoon. As you reach for the broom, you think to yourself, "If only there were a way to keep these pesky varmints outside." That's where the Plexidor electronic pet door enters the picture. Advantages: Pet Doors USA sells a number of automated dog doors designed to let pets back inside while keeping pests outdoors; the Plexidor is the latest. The Plexidor opens as the pet approaches, thanks to a small, lightweight key card that attaches to a pet's collar. Waterproof -- slobber-proof, really -- and shock-proof, the key card requires no batteries. The door slides up like a garage so it can't blow open. The company includes installation and a five-year warranty in the price of the door. Limitations: Speaking of price: The doors are expensive, starting at $697; nonelectronic pet doors from the company start about $20. Also, while the key cards don't require batteries, the electronic door needs to be plugged into the wall. Where: To order, call 800-749-9609. Learn more: Check www.dogdoors.com or www.plexidor.com for more information. Cost: $697 to $790, depending on size and model Text by Andy Rathbun Photo and source: Pet Doors USA

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