Hakuna Pets Deluxe Aluminum Pet
- Dog Gate
- 42 pounds
- Aluminum
- Flap
A mountable aluminum flap door for openings up to 2.8 inches thick, rated to 42 pounds, with a 2-way lock. Suited to a permanent door or wall install, not a movable gate.
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How it ranks among the 109 dog gates we track
4.3★ across 766 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
An aluminum flap-style pet door that mounts into a screen, door or wall up to 2.8 inches thick. The medium size holds pets up to 42 pounds and includes a 2-way locking panel for closing the opening off.
Filed under dog gates in this catalog, but the product itself is a walk-through pet door rather than a barrier gate, so anyone comparing it against a gate should note the mismatch. The aluminum frame and 2-way lock separate it from cheaper plastic flap doors. Model 1168 is built by PERMA Products under the Hakuna Pets name.
- Medium size, white finish, aluminum frame
- Fits screens, doors and walls to 2.8 inches thick
- 42 pound maximum weight capacity
- Includes installation instructions
Who it's for
Owners installing a permanent pet door into a door, wall or screen up to 2.8 inches thick for a dog or cat up to about 42 pounds. Less useful for anyone needing a movable barrier rather than a fixed opening.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 2-way locking panel controls access from both sides
- Aluminum frame resists warping over time
- Rated for openings up to 2.8 inches thick
- 3 year manufacturer warranty included
- Requires cutting into a door, wall or screen
- 42 pound cap limits it to smaller dogs
Performance notes
The aluminum frame and flap install into the wall, door or screen itself, so the opening is fixed once cut and mounted rather than moved room to room. The 2-way locking panel lets an owner shut the flap from either side when the pet needs to stay in or out. Weight capacity is rated to 42 pounds at this medium size, capping it to small and medium dogs and most cats.
Specifications
| Brand | Hakuna |
|---|---|
| Model | 1168 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 42 pounds |
| Item Weight | 4.6 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 2.8 inches |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Dog Door, Instructions |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Flap |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,969 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #55 in Dog Doors |
| Manufacturer | PERMA Products |
| Target Audience | Dogs |
| Model Number | 1168 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1168 |
| Item Type Name | for Screens, Doors and Walls up to 2.8" Thick, |
| Asin | B0756VXQKG |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in dog gates.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakuna Pets Deluxe Aluminum PetThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 766 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Regalo Safety 29-38.5" Baby Gate for Doorways & Bottom of StairsRegalo | 4.5 / 5 | 172,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Safety 1st Easy Install Walk Thru Baby Gate for Doorway With DoorSafety | 4.5 / 5 | 22,100 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Evenflo Expansion Walk-Thru Room Divider Baby GateEvenflo | 4.6 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
| PetSafe Never Rust Wall Entry Pet DoorPetSafe | 4.6 / 5 | 9,183 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hakuna 1168
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size pet does the Hakuna Pets 1168 medium door fit?
The medium size is rated for pets up to 42 pounds, per the manufacturer's weight capacity listing.
Can the Hakuna Pets model 1168 be locked shut?
Yes, it includes a 2-way locking panel that closes the flap from either side.
What surfaces does this pet door mount into?
It is built for screens, doors and walls up to 2.8 inches thick, per the product specifications.