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#7 in Best Smart Pet Doors

PetSafe Never Rust Electronic Pet Door - Automatic Dog Door with Sensor Collar Key - Smart Dog Door for Large Dogs up to 100 lb

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Best for

Best for multi-pet households

Amazon rating

★★★★★3.8(4,395)

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Verdict scoreFair
61/ 100

Based on 2 trusted sources

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

PetSafe Never Rust Electronic Pet Door - Automatic Dog Door with Sensor Collar Key - Smart Dog Door for Large Dogs up to 100 lb

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

The PetSafe Never Rust Electronic door uses a collar SmartKey and, per support.petsafe.net, supports up to five programmable keys, which is why reviewers position it for homes with several pets. High-trust r/dogs and r/Pets commenters are generally satisfied: one noted that when their unit broke, PetSafe sold all the repair parts, and another said their dog took about a week to adjust to pushing through the now-controlled flap. The 3.8-star Amazon average over roughly 4,400 reviews reflects a more divided customer base than the motorized doors.

What reviewers liked

  • Supports up to five programmable SmartKeys for multi-pet homes, per PetSafe's support documentation
  • High-trust r/dogs reviewers praise repairability and available replacement parts
  • Large verified-purchase base of nearly 4,400 reviews

Where it falls short

  • Only a 3.8-star average, indicating a divided customer base
  • Reviewers note a roughly one-week acclimation period for pets
  • Collar-key flap lacks the airtight seal and motorized security of pricier doors

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Synthesis · not our verdict

The PetSafe Never Rust Electronic door uses a collar SmartKey and, per support.petsafe.net, supports up to five programmable keys, which is why reviewers position it for homes with several pets. High-trust r/dogs and r/Pets commenters are generally satisfied: one noted that when their unit broke, PetSafe sold all the repair parts, and another said their dog took about a week to adjust to pushing through the now-controlled flap. The 3.8-star Amazon average over roughly 4,400 reviews reflects a more divided customer base than the motorized doors.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Customize Your Pet’S Access
The Electronic Pet Door features programmable selective entry, exit and auto-locking options
Peace Of Mind
The Electronic Pet Door works with the waterproof Electronic Pet Door Key worn on your pet's collar; only the pets wearing the key can go in and out
Multiple Pets
Great for households with multiple pets; programmable for up to 5 Electronic Pet Door Keys
Battery Operated
The Electronic Pet Door is battery operated (4 D-Cell Batteries, not included)
Door Installation
Designed for installation in interior/exterior doors; wall installation option available with purchase of Wall Install Kit
U.S.-Based Customer Care
Our pet product experts are here to help you and your pet and are available by phone, email or chat if you have any questions
Quality Promise
PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations since 1998 to help keep your pet healthy, safe and happy

What customers say

2 verified voices
I have had some issues but overall I am very happy with them. When it did break, the company sells all the parts needed to repair them. They are ...
Trustedvia r/dogs
I love my dog door. My dogs love the dog door. It makes it very easy for them to do whatever they want to from peeing to playing.
Trustedvia r/dogs

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