FREQUENTLY ASKED DOOR STRAP QUESTIONS

For most dogs, ABSOLUTELY! Our customers have dogs ranging anywhere from 12 to 120 pounds and they love it. A lot of them are pleasantly surprised by how strong the adhesives are and how well they hold up to added pressure.

However, please note that if your dog is much smaller than your cat or if you have a very aggressive dog, it may not work. If you're in doubt, check out our reviews for experiences from real customers.

If you have a large dog, please review the Installation Guide for alternative installation methods. Using Method 3 is the strongest and will provide the greatest resistance to pressure.

Alternatively, check out our Door Buddy Door Prop, designed specifically to keep bigger and stronger dogs out of trouble.

It depends on what stage you consider as a toddler. It is usually best to start using Door Buddy early when your baby just starts crawling. Then, when they reach the toddler stage they will know that room is "off-limits" already. If you start using Door Buddy when your little one is older than 2 years old then there is a chance that they will be able to push hard enough for the adhesives to come off.

However, please review the Installation Guide for alternative installation methods. Using Method 3 is the strongest and will provide the greatest resistance to pressure.

Just remember that Door Buddy is intended only as a deterrent and is meant to make your and your cat's lives easier. Like any baby-proofing product, it is NOT a substitute for proper adult supervision.

Door Buddy works best when your dog is slightly larger than your cat. We do have lots of customers who say it works great even though their cat is the same size as their dog. Cats can become pretty liquid and squeeze through tighter spots. We suggest judging it by head size or shoulder width.

If your dog is a lot smaller than your cat, Door Buddy may not work.

Yes! Door Buddy works perfectly on left and right-swinging doors, doors that push or pull open, pocket doors, double doors, and bi-fold doors.

You can even install it on the back of the door for greater strength and pressure resistance.

For more information on our installation process, it's best to visit our Installation Guide.

Here you will find our tips and tricks to ensure that your Door Buddy is fully optimized for your home.

Because Door Buddy is a strap it offers lots of flexibility in installation. However, that also means that it doesn't prevent the door from closing. That is exactly why we created the combo pack with the pinch guard/door stopper. 

The pinch guard/door stopper stops the door from closing and prevents pinched fingers and pets from getting locked in or out of rooms. Say goodbye to doors slamming shut as well!

The finger pinch guard/door stopper can be placed on the side of the door high enough up to be out of reach for little ones or dogs. It can also be adjusted on top of the door to match the gap created by the strap, increasing stability and minimizing the door's movement while keeping it open.

See Door Buddy Installation Guide for example in Method 4.

It all depends on your needs. The adjustable strap and the fact that it uses adhesive makes it very customizable to either block or accommodate your furry friends and little ones. 

Widest width (6-8 in) - blocks large dogs and bigger toddlers from entering the room while allowing smaller animals to enter as they want.

Medium width (3-5 in) - also blocks medium-sized dogs and babies from entering the room while allowing cats to enter as they want.

Narrowest width (approx. 0-2 in) - also blocks most cats and small dogs from entering the room.

Just plan ahead to determine where you want to place the parts, keeping in mind that the location you decide to mount each part will determine the minimum and maximum width of the door opening.

To prepare for the removal, heat the adhesive with a hairdryer for several minutes to soften the glue. You can then use your hand to twist the plastic part clockwise or counterclockwise so it separates from the adhesive still attached to the actual surface. Once the plastic is separated from the adhesive, you simply use your fingertip to roll the adhesive into a ball and remove it from the surface.

Alternatively, after heating the adhesive, you can use fishing line or dental floss and slide it side to side between the adhesive and the plastic part. Roll the remaining adhesive into a ball, and remove it from the surface. This works really well and usually removes our product without any damage. However, just like any adhesive, removal without damage is not guaranteed.

Shipping Costs:

- USA shipping is FREE for all orders (USPS First Class).

- Canada: Calculated at checkout — choose USPS (economy) or UPS (faster). Also available on Amazon.ca.

- Australia: Calculated at checkout (UPS or DHL).

- UK & Europe: Order on Amazon.co.uk for fast local delivery.

International orders (Canada & Australia): you are responsible for any import duties and taxes due on delivery.

Delivery Times:

All orders ship within 1 business day, Monday through Friday, via USPS First Class. Upon shipment, you will receive a tracking number.

- USA: 2–5 business days typically (estimate, not guaranteed).

- Canada (USPS): 7–21+ business days; please allow up to 30 days for customs.

- Canada (UPS): about 2–5 business days (faster option, calculated at checkout).

- Australia: about 2–6 business days (UPS/DHL Express); please allow up to 30 days for customs.

We are confident that you will love your Door Buddy and therefore offer a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. 

We are dedicated to Door Buddy making your life easier! We are always happy to help you troubleshoot and will offer personalized suggestions to make it work better for your situation.

Contact us or refer to our refund and return policy.

There are no differences between our dog and baby products. We just want to make it quick and easy for all pawrents (hoomans and pets) to find their desired product.