Patio Pacific Endura Flap™ Pet Door for Doors

I had many pet doors more than 40 years.
I think your door is the best of all doors.
At first my dogs are very scarce about it ,and it needed about a week to enter into it.
Because of it's strong construction they need to push it harder.
But now it is no problem.
I bought the double door , but I use single now for training , but I will try double next. Thank you.

(Posted on 5/31/13)

We've had many pet doors over the years and none have been able to withstand high winds. Since installing the Endura Flap Pet Door, we have had wind gusts up to 60 mph and the door stayed closed. If you want a great pet door, this is the one to buy.

(Posted on 5/15/13)

Been a month since we replaced the old pet door with the X-tra large Endura Flap model....... WOW!

Our backyard is next to a field, so it's always windy here..... we had a cold snap last week, cold front brought sustained winds of 40 mph with gusts over 50 and that flap never moved! We are IMPRESSED, this is a superior product and worth every penny!

We have 2 busy German Shepherds, 80 & 106 lbs respectively, that door gets a workout especially when the larger male goes out, he constantly careens into the frame in his rush and not a single dent so far.....

Yes, the door IS loud, (the magnets are very strong) but as it keeps closed in 50 mph + winds and seals so tightly that I'm no longer paying to heat/cool the great outdoors, I can easily put up with the noise..... it's DEFINITELY music to my wallet, that for sure!

Thanks again for such a well designed, sturdy door.

(Posted on 5/14/13)

Very good door. I like the way it keeps out the wind/rain. I have Shih Tzus and they won't push to go through but when I leave it propped open they do. Working with a trainer to get them to go by themselves. Very good product.

(Posted on 5/14/13)

We get some hard north wind on our pet door and this is the only one we have had that will stay closed. We love it.

(Posted on 5/5/13)

We are in the process of building a house and bought this door to have professionally installed. The builder was so impressed with this door, he has recommended it to others building a house.

(Posted on 5/2/13)

I installed two of these doors about 10 months ago, and I am very happy with them. The double flap door held up well against the winter months in South Dakota. Occasionally the double flaps will latch to the wrong magnet. My dog is a 45 pound Spring Spaniel and I purchased the large doors. There is plenty of room for him and will easily accommodate larger dogs.

(Posted on 4/28/13)

Like most of you, I didn't know exactly what I wanted except that I didn't want a cheap dog door like many I have seen. Hard to know what is quality and what isn't when looking online.

I have had my dog door installed for 3-4 months now. Our 70 lbs dog loves it.

We live in Colorado and have had a few snow storms and occasionally high winds. We got the single flap and have had no problems.

(Posted on 4/21/13)

This is my first dog door but after reviewing many on the internet and also checking out versions of my neighbors, this one is surprisingly tight. It's very expensive and the company does not offer any coupons or savings that I have come across. We have a 12" tall Jack Russell who is used to it after 2 days. This install was simple. I have 2 concerns:
1) the inside flap does not appear to have very strong magnetic pull on the sides, creating small gaps near the top. I may be able to rectify this by adding magnets (according to the company) but this is not considering it gets to be -25 degrees at night for 2 weeks during the winters. The outside flap is really tight.
2) Since there is some dead space between the cut and the dog door frame I wonder if I should have/can pack insulation in between these spaces to improve heat loss.

Overall appears to be a well designed and efficient product...best on the market that I can tell.

ed. note. please call our customer service re: gaps in the inside flap seal. We can fix that.

(Posted on 4/15/13)

The door was easy to install and I have been quite satisfied with it overall. My little Chihuahua isn't strong enough to get the door to open, the magnets are too strong, so he has to wait for one of my other dogs and follow them through the door. However, for the most part I am far more satisfied with this doggie door than any other brand I have tried, and I have had two other doggie doors previous to this one. I hope this will be my last.

(Posted on 4/13/13)

After taking on a fourth dog, I decided it was time to install a pet door to try and simplify my life. I had no idea what all was involved when choosing a dog door. I went to our local Pet-Co and Pet-Smart stores to try and find out what my options would be. Both stores sold the "PetSafe" pet door, and I was assured by managers (at both of these stores) that they were top of the line products when it came to dog doors. After purchasing a brand new patio door ($430) to accommodate installing the PetSafe dog door, I was devastated with my purchase of this flimsy product. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas, and we have wind gusts in excess of 35 mph, and our summer heat can often be brutal with lots and lots of mosquitoes. Our electric bills are extremely high during the summer months and this poorly designed pet door would NOT close and left a gaping hole in our home! This was NOT acceptable to my husband (who was totally against a pet door to begin with!) After weeks of researching for the best pet doors on the market, I decided to go with the Endura Flap Pet Door. I had to purchase ANOTHER exterior door for my home because the dimensions were not the same size for the Endura Flap Pet Door. It was a very costly mistake, and I hope by writing this review, I can prevent others from doing the same. We installed our new door today, and I cannot believe the difference in quality. The Endura Flap Door was definitely worth the extra cost, and I would highly recommend it to anyone! We had a front blow through last night and the north wind has been blowing hard all day. The flap on this Endura Flap Door is solid and hasn't been affected at all by the wind. My husband insisted we go with the double flap because of the added insulation. I was a little concerned that my 3 1/2 pound teacup poodle would not be able to open it. I also have a 5 1/2 pound toy and (2) 11 pound toy poodles, and they all four have mastered the double flaps in just one day! I am extremely happy with the purchase of this product and just wanted to share my story with anyone else who might be struggling with the dilemma over what brand of dog door to buy. ENDURA FLAP ROCKS! Thanks to the super nice ladies (at Patio Pacific) who assisted me in making this difficult decision. <3

(Posted on 4/12/13)

After using another door from a local retailer, which did not seal well and broke after less than 6 months of use, we found the Endura Flap. Wow! No more drafts, looks great and fairly easy to install. Our dog (54 lb Golden Retriever/Poodle mix) uses it without any problems. The single flap door is ideal for our climate in the Salt Lake City area.
I would recommend this door to any dog owner. The quality is definitely worth the price.

(Posted on 4/9/13)

we have a large breed so the big door is what we have. live in northern canada and just had one of the coldest winters in quite some time 2012\2013 and the door was deadly bro no complaints. some friends got a competitors door for a cheaper cost and it was a piece of crap. endura flap is built to last we are very pleased

(Posted on 4/9/13)

The door is great as far as nice tight fit. No air comes through. But I own a rescue and have 6 of my own. The real large dogs even struggle to go through. If I didnt pay someone to install and cut alot of my door off. As the size different. This replaced a real cheap petsafe one. But if I could would go back to that. As I wake up to pee and poop as 3 of my dogs cant get push it open on the morning. Unless I wake up early. Pretty disappointed

ed. note. Please contact us regarding variable magnet strength feature.

(Posted on 4/9/13)

We looked at a lot of doors online. Read a lot of reviews. This one came highly recommended. The recommendations were spot on. This is a solid door and the installation was a breeze. (But I'm also a very hand person so I'm not sure how a less skilled individual would do.)
Our dogs had never used a dog door before but we had them trained in less than a week.

(Posted on 3/31/13)

Great door to have for both dogs. Even the cat uses the door.

(Posted on 3/24/13)

So I made an effort to buy the best dog door possible. I didnt care about price, i just wanted something that would last long and work well in a very cold and windy climate. This door does that very well. No draft whatsoever. High quality, i have had it a year and it still works like new. My one complaint. It is very loud. Like i mean way too loud. Everytime my dog comes in or out, it is a disturbance. If she goes out at night, it wakes me up. I rent out the upstairs of my house and the tenants have complained about the noise it makes. The magnets are surrounded by moving plastic that snaps together when it closes and its unbelievable how loud it is. If you live in a big house this might not be an issue. Since my house is small its a huge disturbance and if I could I would go back in time and buy one that is more quiet.


ed. note. No question this is an issue for some. We're working on a solution. In the meantime, we've had reports of good success with a thickness or two of duct tape along the threshold to dampen the contact between it and the bottom of the flap.

(Posted on 3/22/13)

Installed the dog door several weeks ago. older dog had started to have accidents in the house at night. once she learned to use the dog door, not one accident in the house since; I am VERY satisfied. Quality construction. worth the money!

(Posted on 3/14/13)

We live in Northern Nevada. The winds can get as high as 70-100 miles per hour. This large dog (for a giant malamute, 135 lbs) door has stood up to those winds and has kept the cold out this winter. We were concerned about the cat (medium size) being able to get in and out of it, but she has no problem, even without adjustments to the magnets.
We did listen to the purchaser who suggested removing the door to install the dog door. This was installation in an insulated metal exterior door.
Highly recommend the Patio Pacific Endura Flap pet door.

(Posted on 3/4/13)

After 6 years w/ a typical big box store PetSafe dog door, I upgraded and am very satisfied that I finally took the plunge. Yes, it is pricey, but it is a quality door backed by an uncommon warranty that I doubt I'll ever need to exercise. My 90-lb. german shepherd took only a couple of passes to master the more securely closing magnetic latch and the taller, more narrow opening and is back to her more typical coming and going as she pleases. I, too, have grown accustomed to the louder clicking noise made by the magnet closure and am very satisfied w/ this quality product.

(Posted on 3/2/13)

LOVE this door. The dogs didn't like it at first, but now it's second nature. Thanks for a great product!

(Posted on 2/25/13)

This is the best dog door we have ever purchased. And we have gone through a lot of dog doors in the past. We have always had 8-10 dogs at a time for the past 20 years. Right now we have 10 dogs. We have used different brands of dog doors though out the years. And this one is the best! The past doors Of different brands that we had have, we would have to close them on very cold, windy days. Having a pack a dog with everyone wanting to go out at different times is very time consuming and a pain! With the Endura flap door, there are no air leaks. We haven't had to close the door all winter(except a night, of course) We love this door!
Thank you!

(Posted on 2/24/13)

I have only positive things to say about this dog door. We live behind a field and it can get a bit windy here. The flap on the lower quality door we had would blow open all the time. With magnets on 3 sides of the flap, that never happens with his door. My husband said it was easy to install. I would highly recommend this product.

(Posted on 2/23/13)

Work well - the door seals well against the elements instructions for installatikon were easy to folow.

(Posted on 2/23/13)

Our mom bought a large double-flap Endura door when we were just 2 months old. We are standard poodles (no, we don't have sissy haircuts). Yesterday was our 5 month birthday, and at 45 lbs each (it's all muscle!), we like to PROPEL ourselves through the door. We raise our large paws (we're both northpaws -- no southpaws here), and give the FLAP a big SLAP, and we're on our way. It took me (Rocco), only a couple of days to learn to use the door. Mom splurged and gave us BACON when we would come through door. Mmmmm, bacon. At first, she held the flaps up for us and let them drag over our backs as we went through so we wouldn't be scared. Eventually, she let the flaps "slam" behind us, so we got used to the sound (she still hasn't gotten use to the loud sound and jumps when we come in -- we laugh when she's not looking!) I learned fast, but Sonny is a bit slow. I have the brains and he's the cute one. I tried to help him but, mom thought I was being mean when I would come in and he was left sitting outside. I would stick my head out to the other side to get him to come in, but mom thought I was teasing him. Well, I didn't want to get in trouble, so I proved I was helping by going completely out and back in several times when Sonny finally got the hint and followed me in. Sonny understood me better than mom (and I didn't have to give him bacon). One night, Sonny and I tried to go out and nothing happened. There was something blocking the flaps! We couldn't understand why those flaps wouldn't open when we slapped it with our paws (WOOF!). Well, mom just wanted us to stay in during the night, but we couldn't see what was blocking the flaps, so she put the "baby gate" in front of the flaps. We know what the baby gate means – it means we can’t go through it and that’s OK with us. We love our special door and hope it lasts 100 dog years!

(Posted on 2/16/13)

We hesitated for a while because of the cost of the Endura flap, which included significant cross-border shopping fees. In the end, we simply could not find a product in Canada that seemed as well-designed as the Endura Flap. We live in a cold and windy climate and need a 4-season door.

The door has now been in use for 3 months (Nov - Feb), including several days that hit -30C. On those days, we could not feel any draft or cold when we held our hand a few inches from the door. In short, the door has far exceeded our expectations. It is a great product, and well worth the investment.

Andrea in Alberta

(Posted on 2/14/13)

I had the wall version at my prior house and currently have the double flap door version at my current home (for 3 years now). We have winter in Ohio and my two Springer Spaniels are very active and go in-out dozens of times per day. This door is wonderful - long lasting, keeps the weather out, has a strong magnet. It can be a little tricky teaching your dog to use the door (especially the tunnel on the wall version) but my older dog has "taught" 5 other dogs to use these doors as friends have seen mine and made purchases. If this is your first dog door, I suggest lots of treats, patience, and possibly removing the magnets for a day or two but they will learn quickly if you show them a few times and then just go outside and do something for an hour or so they will have incentive to get out to you.

(Posted on 1/5/13)

I have been very happy with the Endura flap door performance purchased three years ago, until now. The flap material has become hard due to Missouri winters and the "bellows" section on one side is no longer flexible which now leaves a 1/4" gap on one side. Just ordered a replacement flap for 50 bucks with shipping. The warranty does not provide for advance replacement and being doorless for a week or two is not a workable solution for me.

ed. note Our warranty program now offers a 'loaner' flap. The customer pays the shipping cost for the flap--typically very low--and makes a refundable deposit for the loaner. This program avoids the problem of being door-less while the repair / replace warranty is being accomplished.

(Posted on 12/26/12)

I've had the large size Patio Pacific Endura Flap Pet Door for four years in the Arizona heat. The door still works perfectly, no warpage, no cracks. The single flap door works well to keep out the hot desert heat in the summer and the magnets keep the door closed even during monsoon storms. It always makes a good tight seal when it shuts. The door is a little noisy when it flaps closed because the strong magnets grab the bottom plate on the second pass. After a couple of days we were accustomed to the sound and don't even notice it anymore.. I would certainly purchase this door again if I ever move to a new house.

(Posted on 11/9/12)

It's been a month or so since we ordered the large pet with 3 locking covers. I was tasked to find a dog door to accommodate Rottweiler/German Shepherd size dogs and two small cats leading to our video production studio and editing suites. Research was a pain, but finally I was fortunate to come across a great customer rep here at AFPD. She's was both patient and an expert with clueless customers like me.

The dogs enjoyed the enclosed treats!
Some notes. Since two flaps seemed overkill, I only installed one flap, saving the other for a spare. The reason for the double flap model was so we could put locking covers on the inside and out. Our small cats weren't as strong as the magnets, so I removed all but one magnet and even slid it far to one side. That worked.

This was installed in a heavy steel door with a foam core by a carpenter we hired. He suggested a video be made showing how everything goes together. We heartily agree since we produce videos. Ha.

Anyway, this is a very high quality door and well worth money. I gasped when first quoted the cost, but common sense prevailed and I went for a long lasting, quality product. Amortized over the many years this dog door will last, the cost is a bargain.

Our circle of friends are all critter lovers and now know of Patio Pacific.

(Posted on 9/28/12)

This is my first ever review of any product, but I want others to know the Endura Flap is FAR SUPERIOR to other pet doors. I have used 3 other brands previously. The flaps all warp and let a lot of air through. I bought the single flap Endura Flap and it closes tightly with magnets all around the frame. It took one of my dogs a few days to learn to push the bottom of the flap rather than the middle of the flap to get it to open enough for him to get through.

With Endura Flap my electric bill is lower because the AC runs less. With the tight fitting doggie door I don't have to dust as often and it keeps bugs, lizards, and other creepy critters outdoors.

(Posted on 9/11/12)

I bought 2 of the Endura Flap #8 single flap doors and am very pleased with the quality of the doors. The Endura Flap door puts all others in pet stores and home improvement stores to shame. It has a very sturdy metal frame and has magnets the length of the two sides and across the bottom which can be adjusted for strength. The construction of the sides of the flap has baffles so that when the magnets on the door flap align with those on the frame, they stretch out to meet those on the frame for a perfect air tight fit. The top of the flap is hinged unlike others meaning the top of the flap isn't going to wear or crack anytime soon. The flap itself is flexible and has double wall construction with air space in between similar to double pane insulated glass. The flap carries a 15 year warranty. No other company backs their product like this one. I'm in TX and wanted a door that wouldn't allow transfer of hot air outside to air conditioned air inside. Like I said, I got the single flap door and feel it insulates just fine. I can't imagine anyone needing a double flap door unless you're in Sibera or somewhere similar!

The complaints in reviews I read centered around the problem of trying to line up the frame and screws when installing the door. I have the ones that install into people doors and the secret for easy installation is to take the door off the hinges when installing. I laid the door down with pressure from below on the outer frame and lined up the inner frame with the flap and shined a flashlight from below. This made it very easy to complete the installation with minimum effort.

I'm very pleased with this door. If you want a really great door that's going to last a long time and provide a good air tight seal, this is the one to buy! My dogs love them too!

(Posted on 6/7/12)

Just an update to my previous review.... The last week has been windy as he**. I've had shingles blowing off my roof and my fence took wind damage on 2 different days, but my Endura Flap single flap door stayed shut through it all! I'm even more happy and satisfied now then when I wrote my first review!

(Posted on 3/1/12)

I’ve had my Patio Pacific dog door installed for just over 2 years now and it is a great product.
It has held up well in the cold Yukon climate and to the constant in and out behavior of my very “busy” dog.
I’m glad I chose Patio Pacific.

(Posted on 1/25/12)

We have been using an insert in our sliding glass door for the last tens years and decided to install in a regular door. After much searching and review reading we went with Patio Pacific Endura Flap. It already has proved it is worth the money. It is a quality constructed door and very nice looking installed. We have very high winds in our area and the old door would flap open and closed continually. The Endura Flap didn't move in the last storm. The insulation in the single door is also superb and sufficient for a Northern Nevada winter. I would highly recommend this dog door.

(Posted on 1/17/12)

We bought one of these (rather pricey) dog doors after getting sick and tired of replacing the flaps for the other pet doors. We'd spend a few hundred dollars a year on replacement flaps, no joke.
We have 4 dogs that enjoy racing in and out of the house through their doggie door. Two are large dogs, two are mediums. Because the dog door goes to the north, through a wall, we actually installed two of these doors, with a doghouse tunnel in between. Our dogs got used to the new doors right away, and even the puppy learned to operate them, although they are less floppy than the other kind.
The other doors would get blown open, freeze open, and the U-shaped flap would forever rip out. The magnets were mostly decorative.
We have had the Endura doors for almost two years now, and they stood up to a puppy growing up, the dogs piling through, and the worst weather, all without trouble.
Truthfully, they were a bit tricky to install, especially the first one, but worth it, absolutely. They close well, the insulation is noticeable and so far neither wind nor ice nor ultra-low or high temps have made an impact. If you get a dog door, spend the extra money and get one of these.

(Posted on 12/31/11)

Like most people, I rarely write a review unless it is to complain and warn people not to buy something that's crap, but I'm so happy I bought one of these doors I wanted to share my experience. I tried 2 other doors before I found this one. I had problems with the wind blowing them open. They weren't even close to satisfactory. I tried different ways of blocking the wind and getting the flaps to stay shut. Huge waste of time. I wish I had bought this door to start with. As soon as I took it out of the box I knew I made the right decision. It is obviously very good quality and solid. I got the single flap and find it to close very securely. I thought I might be borderline for needing the dual, but single is just fine...without even adding the optional extra magnets. The other doors I tried were Medium size, so I just got the medium for this one, too. I should have paid more attention to the info on choosing the size because I think I might have been able to use the small one, due to the high profile shape. The price may seem a little hard to take, but when you see what you get, I feel like I got a great value for my money.... Especially after messing with the other doors I tried first. If I ever have a need to buy another pet door, I will just get one of these. No need to shop around. It sure is satisfying to fork out the money and end up with something that actually works like they say it will.

(Posted on 12/21/11)

Good Morning

I just wanted to write and say "Thank you" - I ordered your pet door and it arrived in a timely manner. It was installed in less than an hour and our four dogs are happily using it. The door is made with quality materials and was exactly what your web site said it was. I did need to call customer service to verify that I was ordering the correct door for the size of our dogs and the agent I spoke to was knowledgeable and helpful. I have been and will be recommending your product to every pet owner I know and meet.

Again thank you for your product - I don't normally write to companies but I was really impressed with yours.

(Posted on 12/3/11)

What a wonderful product. I just installed a #12, double door where I had
previous Johnson Pet Door. What a difference. The instructions were
fairly clear and pretty basic to do. I cut the hole with the Sawzall and voila, I put it in.

It works well and the weathertightness is great with the temp only 25 degrees today.

My german shepherd has it figured out but the springer is a bit reluctant to use it yet but I am sure she will get it also.

It is a bit pricey but well thought out and I really don't mind the dollars if the performance is there.

thanks for an energy efficient dog door for the north woods.

(Posted on 11/20/10)