Is it dangerous for a cat to dart out the front door?
Door darting is a potentially dangerous behavior for a cat. For a kitty who lives indoors exclusively, escaping through the door to the outside can result in instant tragedy. Even for a cat who is allowed access to the outside, being able to just zip out the front door whenever it’s opened can have very bad consequences.
Why does my cat try to escape every time I open the door?
Attempting to escape every time you open the door — “door darting” — is a dangerous habit, not just for your cat, who may find himself outdoors and unfamiliar with the risks of his new environment, but for you as well.
When is the best time to let your cat outside?
You could let your cat outside during the day or when you’re home, then lock it at night so your cat avoids strays, predators and nighttime traffic. Electronic doors are a great way to keep your cat in while letting your dog outside. Your dog wears a special key on his collar that opens the door when he walks up to it.
Why does my dog dart out the door?
The door-darter has also learned that dashing outside is a great way to get his couch-potato human to play with him — which is also very reinforcing.
Door darting is a potentially dangerous behavior for a cat. For a kitty who lives indoors exclusively, escaping through the door to the outside can result in instant tragedy. Even for a cat who is allowed access to the outside, being able to just zip out the front door whenever it’s opened can have very bad consequences.
Attempting to escape every time you open the door — “door darting” — is a dangerous habit, not just for your cat, who may find himself outdoors and unfamiliar with the risks of his new environment, but for you as well.
How to keep your cat from getting outside-house tipster?
There are several options for cat door barriers. The easiest to install and use is a pet gate to block your cat at the door. A gate goes a long way toward thwarting attempts to dart out when you are entering or exiting your home. Even if Socks comes barreling right to the door as you open it, she will come face to face with the closed pet gate.
The door-darter has also learned that dashing outside is a great way to get his couch-potato human to play with him — which is also very reinforcing.
