Dog Doors Fitted Into Glass Across Geelong & the Barwon Region
Let the dog out without getting up. We fit dog doors into sliding doors, windows and fixed glass panels, from a Cavoodle sized flap right up to a German Shepherd. Text us a photo of the door or window and we will price the whole job, door and glass together.
Text us a photo and your suburb
That is the whole process. No forms, no call out fee, no waiting on an inspection. Send a photo of the door or window with your suburb and we will text back a price.
0431 999 561Prefer email or a written enquiry? Use our full enquiry form and we will reply the same way.
From Photo to Dog Door in Four Steps
There is no inspection fee and no waiting on a salesperson. Nearly every dog door we fit is quoted from a photo, and the first time we come out is the day we install it.
Send a photo
Text or email a photo of the door or window, your suburb, and your dog's breed and rough weight. That is usually everything we need.
We price it
You get a price for the dog door and the new glass together, plus which door we would recommend for your dog and where we would place it.
We measure and make
The glass is measured, then made to size with the cutout already in it. A pet door is not a hole cut in the pane you already have.
One visit to fit
The old pane comes out, the new pane with the door goes in, we seal it, test the flap and show you the locking modes before we leave.
Glass We Fit Dog Doors Into
We are glaziers, so every dog door we fit goes into glass. If you are not sure what your panel is, send a photo and we will tell you.
Sliding glass doors
The most common spot by far. The sliding panel or the fixed panel beside it both work, and we will advise which one suits your layout.
Windows and fixed panels
Low windows, laundry panels and side lights beside a front door all take a dog door, as long as the opening sits low enough for the dog.
Toughened safety glass
Most low level panels are toughened by law and cannot be cut once made. The new pane is manufactured with the hole in it, then toughened.
Double glazed units
Possible in selected configurations. Send a photo of the frame and we will tell you honestly whether yours can take a door.
We do not cut pet doors into timber doors, security screens or automotive glass. Glass is what we do, and it is why the finish is neat and the panel still meets AS1288.
Three Doors, Sized Around Your Dog
Weight ranges are a starting point only. What really decides the size is your dog's shoulder height and chest width, which we check at the measure.
Transcat Dog Door
Small to medium dogsThe larger version of the round Transcat design. Clear, low profile and almost invisible once it is in the glass, which is why it suits front facing panels.
- Beagles, Cavaliers and similar, up to roughly 20 kg
- Four way locking: in only, out only, fully locked, fully open
- Projects about 10 mm each side of the glass
- Clear only
Medium Rectangular Door
Medium dogsA slimline rectangular door with a flap that stands up to daily use. The magnetic closure pulls it shut behind the dog and the brush seal keeps the draught out.
- Cavoodles, Moodles, smaller Staffies, Westies and similar, up to roughly 18 kg
- Two way locking, virtually unbreakable polycarbonate flap
- Projects about 8 mm each side of the glass
- Black or white frame
Large Rectangular Door
Large dogsA wider, taller opening for big breeds, built heavy enough for a dog that uses it twenty times a day without the flap giving up.
- Labradors, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, Boxers and similar, up to roughly 45 kg
- Two way locking, virtually unbreakable polycarbonate flap
- Projects about 8 mm each side of the glass
- Black or white frame
Those prices are for the dog door itself, supplied and fitted into the glass. The glass is quoted separately because it depends on the panel size, the glass type and the frame. Send a photo and you get one number covering both. Supplying your own door is fine too, just check the make and model with us first so we know it will sit in your frame.
Which Dog Door Suits Your Dog
A rough guide by breed. If your dog sits between two sizes, we go up, because a dog that has to duck and squeeze will stop using the door.
| Your dog | Typical weight | Door we would suggest |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese, Shih Tzu, Mini Dachshund, Toy Poodle | Under 10 kg | Transcat Dog Door or Medium Rectangular |
| Cavoodle, Cavalier, Beagle, Boston Terrier, Westie | 10 to 18 kg | Medium Rectangular, or Transcat Dog for a clear look |
| Staffy, Border Collie, Kelpie, Whippet | 18 to 25 kg | Large Rectangular |
| Labrador, Golden Retriever, Groodle, Boxer, British Bulldog | 25 to 35 kg | Large Rectangular |
| German Shepherd, Ridgeback and similar | 35 to 45 kg | Large Rectangular |
Shoulder height
Measure from the floor to the top of the shoulders. The top of the flap needs to clear this, so your dog walks through rather than crouches.
Chest width
The widest point across the chest. This sets how wide the opening has to be, and it is where heavy set breeds catch people out.
Step over height
How high the bottom of the flap sits off the floor. Puppies, older dogs and short legged breeds all need this kept low.
Glaziers, Not a Franchise With a Hole Saw
Priced from a photo
No call out fee and no inspection visit to get a number. Text a photo of the panel with your suburb and your dog's breed, and the price comes back to you.
The glass is made, not drilled
Low level panels are toughened and cannot be cut after the fact. We order a new pane with the cutout in it, so the panel still complies and the finish looks factory made.
Locked up when you want it
Every door we fit locks. Shut it overnight, set it to one way while the dog settles in, or lock it fully while you are away.
The Things People Ask Us First
Can you cut a dog door into my existing glass?
No, and nobody should. Panels low enough for a dog door are almost always toughened safety glass, which shatters if it is cut after manufacture. We measure your opening and order a new pane with the cutout already in it, then toughen it. You get a new panel the same day it goes in.
How much does a dog door cost all up?
The door itself is $140 to $180 supplied and fitted, depending on the size. The glass is on top of that and depends on the panel size, glass type and frame, so send a photo and we will give you one price covering both.
Can it go in a sliding door?
Yes. Sliding doors are the most common place we fit them, either in the sliding panel or the fixed panel next to it. Send a photo and we will tell you which one suits your setup.
What about double glazing?
Possible in selected configurations. It depends on the unit and the frame, so we will not promise before we see it. Send a photo of the frame and we will give you a straight answer.
I rent. Can I still get one?
Yes, with your landlord or agent's written approval. We work for plenty of agencies around Geelong, so we can quote in a form they are used to seeing, and the original glass can be put back at the end of the lease.
How long does the installation take?
Usually under two hours on the day. The lead time before that is the glass being made, which we confirm when we quote.
Is a dog door a security risk?
Each door locks, and the larger sizes still sit well below the size of an opening window. Lock it overnight or while you are away if you would rather not leave it open.
Will my dog actually use it?
Nearly all do, usually within a day or two. Keep the flap propped open at first and call them through from the other side. Placing it where the dog already waits to be let out helps more than anything.
Can I supply my own dog door?
Yes, we fit customer supplied doors regularly. Send us the make and model, or a link to the product page, before you buy it so we can check it suits your frame and the glass going in.
Which suburbs do you cover?
Geelong and suburbs, the Bellarine, the Surf Coast, Lara, Winchelsea, Colac and the Otways. The full list is on our service areas page.
Text a Photo, Get a Price and a Date
Send a photo of the door or window, your suburb, and your dog's breed. A text is usually quicker than a call, and a photo is the first thing we would ask for anyway.