If your sliding door has one of these you should look to have a metal guard placed on the outside.
Protect siding from dog.
There is also a product called stove board that may come with fasteners for drywall but you will need to come up with your own fasteners for vinyl siding.
Choosing a siding that s not attractive to woodpeckers is the best way of prevention.
Easy on and easy off it installs in under a minute with no tools required.
Watch this video to find out more.
Set the nailheads just below the surface of the lattice.
You can purchase commercial products that are proven to deter dog attacks.
Neoprene also dries quickly and is odor resistant so this collar is great for working breeds too.
Now your pet can scratch on the lattice without damaging the rubber weather stripping.
Peel and stick dual lock velcro coins by 3m enable safe secure attachment.
Unfortunately my dog liked it.
There is a spray you can get that stops them from biting or chewing it s got bitter apple in it.
Tack the vinyl lattice in place with finishing nails.
Sheet metal is fine.
First off place a drop cloth under the door to protect the flooring from the shavings that will be coming from your craftsmanship.
The heat shield must not touch the surface it is protecting.
To prevent this cut a piece of vinyl lattice to the same size as your doorjamb.
In addition to the door itself your dog may scratch up the thin weather strip between the door s hinges and frame.
Most sliding doors have a screen door that can be slid one way or the other.
These birds are certainly less interested in sidings made of fiber cement most common solution as woodpeckers avoid cement at all costs stone or brick smartside and insulated vinyl siding.
Cover the door s weather strip to protect it.
It will also protect your screen from being ripped or torn.
Available in two colors the sill shield window sill protector is an easy inexpensive way to protect your home from your pet s paws.
This metal guard is a good barrier between the dog and the sliding door a dog door guard.
The inside is lined with neoprene which is comfortable and can protect your dog s neck from irritation if they are excitable on a leash.
Door protector for dogs.
Depending on where you are walking choose a way to protect yourself.
You may choose to carry a large stick a dog whistle dog deterrent spray or a stun gun.
Look for a whistle that irritates dogs.
Apply a dap of caulking to each nailhead hole.
I used hot pepper.
You can get it from any pet store or wal mart.
Then nail your vinyl to the jamb and cover the nail holes with caulking for security.