HAKUNA PETS 1158, 1159 Ultra Clear PET Door Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- HAKUNA PETS
Table of Contents
HAKUNA PETS 1158, 1159 Ultra Clear PET Door
IMPORTANT! READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Parts List
- A. Inner door frame
- B. Outer door frame
- C. Screws (Sml: 3 Med: 4)
- D. Screw covers (Sml: 3 Med: 4)
For installation video, visit: www.hakunapets.com/ultra-clear- pet-door-installation-video
Installation
IMPORTANT: Glass installation only to be completed by a professional glazier.
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Measure the height (x) from the underside of your pet’s stomach to the floor.
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Mark height (x) on door / panel with tape or similar.
Cut required hole out above. Hole sizes below: 1158 Small: 250mm (9.8”) 1159 Medium: 388mm (15.2”)
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Install inner frame (A) into hole and attach outer frame (B) to join together as per required fit.
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Ensure door is level and secure using the screws provided. Cover screws with screw covers.
WARNING
If your home has children as well as pets it is important to remember that
children can misuse the pet door and gain access to potential hazards on the
other side. You would certainly contravene municipal laws and be found guilty
of an offence if there was a swimming pool on the other side of the pet door.
You are further advised to be very alert to any future hazards which may occur
from time to time on the other side of the pet door such as garden chemicals
or insecticides which, even if only put down for a few minutes, would be
dangerous to children. Remember that any closing panel or lock provided by
Perma Products with this product is for simple convenience and is certainly
not a security device. Furthermore, we will not be responsible or liable for
unintended use or misuse. Please remember it is you the purchaser who must at
all times be aware of what you have allowed access to by the installation of
this pet door. Please think safety and remain vigilant throughout the life of
this product as it is you the purchaser who is responsible for any oversight
this installation creates.
CAUTION
Before you install this door, you must check all your building codes or body
corporate rules that could affect the installation of a pet door. You should
also check with a qualified builder or trades person that the installation you
intend is suitable and safe within the chosen location. This is neither a fire
door or security door and it is imperative that you the purchaser consider any
risks that may be created both inside and outside after installation of your
pet door. Please think safety and don’t forget to consider future risks that
could be brought about by changes elsewhere on your property.
NOTE
Keep these warnings and cautions with any other important documents within
your home and give them to any new owner, tenant or guest so that they too can
be made aware of the responsibilities that come with having a pet door within
the premises. Template is to be used only as a guide, ensure all measurements
and alignment is correct. Ensure the suitability of location before
installation of pet door.
Training – Dogs
- Use a handful of your dog’s favorite treats, get your dog excited about the treats by letting them sniff and lick the treats without actually giving them one.
- Before starting your training, assess whether your dog would be more motivated to come in through the pet door or go out through it. If your dog loves being inside the house, you should start this training with them outside. If they’re always excited to get a chance to get outside, start with them inside the house.
- With your dog on one side of the pet door and you on the other, lift the flap of the pet door all the way up and call them, using an excited voice and lots of animation. Wave the treats so they can see them on the other side of the pet door. Reward any attempt to come toward or through the door with lots of verbal encouragement, but don’t let them have the treat until they make it the whole way through.
- When they come all the way through, pet and praise them and give them some treats! Then, leaving them where they are, go to the other side of the pet door, lift the flap and repeat the same exercise. Do a few repetitions going each way then take a break. This training can be stressful and exciting for your dog, so you should do short sessions to avoid burning them out.
- After your dog has had a break, repeat the exercise. If they’re coming through with no hesitation, repeat the exercise holding the flap up only halfway. Your dog may be troubled by feeling the flap touching them, so you’ll need to use lots of verbal encouragement to convince them that it’s no big deal.
- Once they’re going through with the flap halfway up, continue doing short sessions with them, gradually lifting the flap up less and less, until you’re to the point where they’re pushing through the door on their own.
- Now try to get them to do it without you calling and offering them treats. You can do this by leaving them on one side of the door and scattering some treats on the ground on the other side of the door. If your dog comes out on their own, you’ll know they’re getting the idea. Repeat this for a few sessions, and you’ll soon find that your dog’s using the pet door on their own.
Training – Cats
- Cats are smart when it comes to finding food so this is a great motive to get your cat to start using the pet door. Start by using some tape to hold the flap completely open.
- First feed your cat next to the pet door, then try putting some food or tasty treats on the other side of the door. Let your cat watch you place the treats on the other side of the door.
- When your cat starts to consistently peek through without hesitation, you can go to the next step, which is to throw the treats a little further. In no time, your cat should be going all the way through the open flap to retrieve its rewards.
- Now remove the tape holding the flap open. To get your cat used to pushing the door open, hold the door part way open and repeat the food and treats progression. Gradually, over many trials, make the opening smaller and smaller so that your cat has to push more and more to get through.
- If your cat is hungry enough training should go quickly. Once they figure it’s safe to push the flap they will be going in and out at will. During the training sessions make sure the door never smacks your cat in the rear, a startle could slow the progress you have both worked to achieve.