Installation Guide

Freedom Pet Pass Do’s and Do not’s
Do not use the security panel to lock your pets out. Damage to the flap system may occur from dogs with a strong
desire to re-enter their home.
Do not allow leashed pets to pass through the dog door. The leash can tangle up in the flap system.
Do not force your dog through the pet flap when training it to use the pet door. This will shy them away even more from
using it.
Do lift and temporarily tie the outside black U shaped flap seal up out of the way using a string. This will introduce their
new access location in a simpler way. To encourage your pet to use the dog door, reward with treats and praise. After they
have become familiar with the new passage remove the string and allow the magnetic seal to provide comfort to your
home.
Do not rely solely on the chew guard to prevent a mischievous pet from chewing the magnetically lined jam. The chew
guard simply reduces the damage a pet may cause.
Do use a powerful anti-chewing product to completely prevent a mischievous pet from chewing. Dried ground Habanera
pepper sprinkled sparingly in a smudge of Vaseline and applied to the inside of the black flap seal between the magnets
has proven to help. Consult with your veterinarian first before appling.
Do remove debris from magnets with a dry rag once a month for optimal sealing.
Do use a non-detergent cleanser (Woolite) and a soft scrub brush to remove dirt from the canvas coated pet flap.
Do not allow children to use the dog door.
Do expect an energy-efficient seal and a happy pet if you follow these simple instructions.
Pet Door Training Tips
Finally, you have your new pet door installed! However, your pet will not instantly know what it is, or how to use it. You
may have to teach them how. Be prepared for it to take some time. Many pets learn to use pet doors within a very short
time. But others, especially timid or anxious dogs, might take a little longer. Be patient, don't rush it, don’t over train
(short sessions two or three times a day at most) and above all don't force your pet to pass thru, This will shy them away
even more from using it.
The traditional method of training a pet to use a pet door is really just a matter of showing the pet the door opening, slowly
opening the flap when someone else calls the pet from the opposite side of the opening enticing them to pass through it. Of
course, when they do come through, reward them with a treat, and spend a few minutes petting and playing with them
before repeating the exercise. Many pets will catch on in just a few minutes. Others will take a day or two. For the slower
learners, lift and temporarily tie the outside black U shaped flap seal up out of the way using a string. This will introduce
their new access location in a simpler way. To encourage your pet to use the dog door, reward with treats and praise. After
they have become familiar with the new passage remove the string and allow the magnetic flap seal to provide comfort to
your home.