Kennel Dog Door Installation — Professional Guillotine Dog Door Installation Services
Portal Pros can install kennel doors through almost any type or style of exterior wall
Request a Free Kennel Dog Door Installation Quote
Fill out the form below and a Portal Pros representative will get back to you promptly. When it comes to dog doors only trust the pros, Portal Pros.
Kennel door installation is a specialized category and Portal Pros is one of the few installation networks in the country with experience in professional guillotine kennel door installation. Whether you're outfitting a single residential kennel run or installing doors across a multi-run commercial boarding facility, Portal Pros installs Security Boss kennel doors with the same precision and craftsmanship guarantee that applies to every residential installation.
Residential Kennel Installation Single-run backyard kennels, garage kennels, and dedicated pet rooms with kennel panel runs. Portal Pros installs guillotine kennel doors into the panel opening of your existing kennel structure, giving your dog independent access between the kennel run and an indoor or outdoor space without leaving a permanent gap.
Commercial Kennel and Boarding Facility Installation Multi-run boarding facilities, veterinary kennels, grooming facilities, and animal shelters. Portal Pros can coordinate installation across multiple runs in a single visit, including installation of cable bite guards to protect cable systems from resident dog damage.
Contact Portal Pros at 855-DOG-DOOR with photos of your kennel setup and the number of runs requiring installation, and we'll provide a same-day quote.
What Is a Guillotine Kennel Door?
A guillotine kennel door is a vertically sliding door panel that mounts into a kennel run opening using a rail system on both sides of the frame. Unlike a flap-style pet door, the guillotine panel slides straight up and out of the way when open, then drops back down to close with the use of a pulley system. The panel is connected to a cable and pulley system that allows the door to be raised and lowered from outside the run, keeping staff and handlers away from the run opening during operation.
Security Boss guillotine kennel doors are the industry standard for professional kennel facilities. They are handcrafted to order, available in multiple sizes, and offered in both non-insulated and insulated configurations depending on your facility's needs and climate.
What Types of Kennel Setups Can Have a Guillotine Door Installed?
Portal Pros installs kennel doors into the following kennel configurations:
- Chain-link kennel runs — standard residential and commercial wire panel kennels; rails installed into the existing panel opening
- Welded wire kennel panels — heavy-gauge commercial panel kennels; same rail installation approach
- Concrete block or CMU kennel walls — masonry kennel construction common in commercial boarding and veterinary facilities; rails installed directly into the block opening
- Wood-framed kennel structures — residential kennel sheds and outbuildings with dedicated dog door openings
- Prefabricated kennel systems — manufactured kennel kits with standard panel openings
- Custom kennel construction — any kennel run with a properly framed opening compatible with Security Boss rail dimensions
Contact Portal Pros with photos of your kennel structure and opening dimensions and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Why Choose Professional Kennel Door Installation?
Proper rail alignment. Guillotine kennel doors depend on precisely aligned side rails for smooth operation. Misaligned rails cause the panel to bind, stick, or drop unevenly — creating gaps that compromise the seal and making daily operation frustrating. Professional installation ensures rails are plumb, level, and spaced correctly for the specific door size.
Correct cable and pulley setup. The cable and pulley system that controls the door panel must be routed correctly and tensioned properly. An improperly set up pulley system causes cables to fray, slip, or snap — and in facilities with multiple dogs, that's a safety issue. Portal Pros installers set up the complete pulley system as part of every kennel door installation.
Cable bite guard installation. In multi-dog facilities, resident dogs can and do chew through the cables attached to the top of guillotine doors. Portal Pros installs Security Boss cable bite guards as part of the installation, spanning the full width of the door opening including the side rails to protect the cable system and eliminate the most common cause of kennel door failure in commercial facilities.
Consistent results across multiple runs. For commercial facilities installing doors across 10, 20, or more runs, consistent rail spacing, cable routing, and panel alignment across every run is essential for long-term reliable operation. Portal Pros coordinates multi-run installations with a single installation visit whenever possible.
Craftsmanship guarantee. Every Portal Pros kennel door installation is backed by our craftsmanship guarantee — if there's ever an issue with our installation work, we make it right.
How the Kennel Door Installation Process Works
Step 1 — Measure & Quote Contact Portal Pros with photos of your kennel structure, the dimensions of the existing run opening where the door will be installed, and the number of runs requiring installation. We'll confirm the right door size, recommend the right product tier, and provide a same-day quote.
Step 2 — Product Selection & Scheduling Once you order, a Portal Pros installer contacts you within 24–48 hours to schedule your installation. Kennel door products are handcrafted to order by Security Boss. The lead time is typically one to two weeks from order to delivery, after which the installation visit is scheduled.
Step 3 — Professional Installation A Portal Pros installer arrives to install the correct rail hardware, cable and pulley system, and bite guard components. Rails are installed into the kennel opening, the panel is set into the rails, and the cable and pulley system is routed and tensioned. Bite guards are installed if included. For multi-run facilities, all runs are completed in the same visit, whenever possible.
Step 4 — Final Test & Walkthrough Your installer tests every door through a full open-close cycle, confirms smooth panel travel in the rails, and demonstrates the cable and pulley operation to your staff before leaving.
Kennel Door Products Portal Pros Installs
Portal Pros installs exclusively Security Boss kennel doors — handcrafted to order, American-made, built for 24/7 use in professional kennel environments.
Classic Guillotine Kennel Door — from $296.99 The non-insulated classic. Dual-pane door panel construction with the same heavy-duty rail system as the insulated models. Pulley system included. Available in Regular (12" x 29"), Large (17" x 29"), and Extra Large (17" x 34"). Optional bite guard available. The most cost-accessible entry point into the Security Boss kennel door lineup, ideal for mild climates and facilities where insulation is not a priority.
Kennel Clad Premium Insulated Guillotine Kennel Door — from $349.24 1-inch dense foam insulating core clad on both sides with 18-gauge aluminum. The same heavy-duty C-channel side rails as the top-tier Kennel Clad™, at a mid-range price point. Custom C-channel framing allows seamless panel upgrades for facilities with existing kennel door infrastructure. Offset fin and brush weather seal at the top, concealed floor seal at the bottom. Pulley system included. Available in Regular, Large, and Extra Large. Optional bite guard available.
Kennel Clad™ Insulated Guillotine Kennel Door — from $404.24 The top-of-the-line Security Boss kennel door. Polypropylene air-cell core sandwiched between two sheets of 18-gauge aluminum with reinforcing C-channel framing along the perimeter. Concealed wall and floor seals minimize passive energy loss and eliminate floor gaps. Stainless steel fasteners throughout. Industry's strongest side rails for warp-free, bind-free operation. Pulley system included. Available in Regular, Large, and Extra Large. Optional bite guard available. The recommended product for commercial facilities and climates with significant temperature extremes.
Contact Portal Pros at 855-DOG-DOOR for current pricing on all kennel door products and installation. Most customers receive a same-day quote.
Kennel Dog Door Installation — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a guillotine kennel door? A guillotine kennel door is a vertically sliding panel door that mounts into a kennel run opening on a side rail system. The panel slides straight up to open and drops back down to close, operated by a cable and pulley system from outside the run. Security Boss guillotine kennel doors are the industry standard for professional kennel facilities.
What kennel sizes are available? Security Boss kennel doors are available in three sizes: Regular (12" wide x 29" height), Large (17" wide x 29" height), and Extra Large (17" wide x 34" height). All sizes are available in non-insulated Classic, insulated Premium, and insulated Kennel Clad™ configurations.
What is the difference between the Classic, Premium, and Kennel Clad™? The Classic is non-insulated — dual-pane construction on the same heavy-duty rail system as the insulated models. The Premium features a 1-inch dense foam core clad in 18-gauge aluminum for mid-range insulation. The Kennel Clad™ uses a polypropylene air-cell core between two aluminum sheets with reinforcing C-channel perimeter framing, concealed floor and wall seals, and stainless steel fasteners throughout — it is the most insulated, most durable, and most weather-resistant option in the lineup.
What is a cable bite guard and do I need one? A cable bite guard is an aluminum protective cover that spans the full width of the kennel door opening including the side rails, protecting the cables attached to the top of the guillotine door from resident dog damage. Cable chewing is one of the most common causes of kennel door failure in facilities with active dogs. Portal Pros recommends including a bite guard with every kennel door installation, especially in commercial or multi-dog facilities.
Can kennel doors be installed in concrete block kennel walls? Yes. Masonry kennel walls are common in commercial boarding and veterinary facilities. Portal Pros installers handle concrete block and CMU kennel installations with the appropriate fasteners and rail anchoring for masonry substrate.
Can you install kennel doors across multiple runs in a single visit? Yes. For multi-run facilities, Portal Pros coordinates the installation to cover all runs in a single visit whenever logistics allow. Contact us with your total run count and facility layout and we'll schedule accordingly.
Do kennel doors come with a warranty? Yes. Security Boss kennel doors are backed by a manufacturer warranty. Portal Pros also provides a craftsmanship guarantee on all installation work. If there is ever an issue with our installation, we make it right.
How long does kennel door installation take? A single kennel door installation typically takes one to two hours. Multi-run installations are scheduled based on the total number of runs — contact Portal Pros with your run count for a time estimate.
What size kennel door do I need? Measure the width and height of your existing kennel run opening. Security Boss kennel doors are available in Regular (12" x 29"), Large (17" x 29"), and Extra Large (17" x 34"). The right size depends on your run opening dimensions and the size of the dogs using the facility. Contact Portal Pros with your opening dimensions and we'll confirm the right size.
Do you install kennel doors nationwide? Yes. Portal Pros operates a nationwide network of licensed, bonded, and/or insured installers. A professional in your area will contact you within 24–48 hours of placing an order.
Why Portal Pros for Kennel Dog Door Installation?
Portal Pros is the nation's leading professional pet door installation company with over 20 years of industry experience.
- Residential and commercial kennel installation — single runs through multi-run commercial boarding and veterinary facilities
- Three Security Boss kennel door tiers — Classic, Premium, and Kennel Clad™ for every budget and climate
- Cable bite guard installation included to protect your cable system from day one
- Multi-run coordination — all runs in a single installation visit whenever possible
- Licensed, bonded & insured installers nationwide
- Craftsmanship guarantee — if there's ever an issue with our installation, we make it right
- 1,100+ five-star reviews from homeowners and facility operators across the country
- Free shipping on all kennel door products, always
- Giving back — a portion of every sale is donated to no-kill animal shelters across the United States
Ready to Get Your Kennel Doors Installed?
Call 855-DOG-DOOR today or fill out the quote form above. Send us photos of your kennel structure, your run opening dimensions, and the number of runs requiring installation, and we'll come back to you with the right product, the right size, and a same-day quote.
Kennel Dog Door Installation — Frequently Asked Questions
What is a guillotine kennel door?
A guillotine kennel door is a vertically sliding panel door that mounts into a kennel run opening on a side rail system. The panel slides straight up to open and drops back down to close, operated by a cable and pulley system from outside the run. Security Boss guillotine kennel doors are the industry standard for professional kennel facilities.
What kennel door sizes are available?
Security Boss kennel doors are available in three sizes: Regular (12" wide x 29" height), Large (17" wide x 29" height), and Extra Large (17" wide x 34" height). All sizes are available in the non-insulated Classic, insulated Premium, and insulated Kennel Clad™ configurations.
What is the difference between the Classic, Premium, and Kennel Clad™?
The Classic is non-insulated with dual-pane construction on the same heavy-duty rail system as the insulated models. The Premium features a 1-inch dense foam core clad in 18-gauge aluminum. The Kennel Clad™ uses a polypropylene air-cell core between two aluminum sheets with reinforcing C-channel perimeter framing, concealed floor and wall seals, and stainless steel fasteners — the most insulated, most durable option in the lineup.
What is a cable bite guard and do I need one?
A cable bite guard is an aluminum protective cover that spans the full width of the kennel door opening including the side rails, protecting the cables from resident dog damage. Cable chewing is one of the most common causes of kennel door failure in active facilities. Portal Pros recommends including a bite guard with every installation, especially in commercial or multi-dog facilities.
Can kennel doors be installed in concrete block kennel walls?
Yes. Masonry kennel walls are common in commercial boarding and veterinary facilities. Portal Pros installers handle concrete block and CMU kennel installations with the appropriate fasteners and rail anchoring for masonry substrate.
Can you install kennel doors across multiple runs in a single visit?
Yes. For multi-run facilities, Portal Pros coordinates the installation to cover all runs in a single visit whenever logistics allow. Contact us with your total run count and facility layout and we'll schedule accordingly.
Do kennel doors come with a warranty?
Yes. Security Boss kennel doors are backed by a manufacturer warranty. Portal Pros also provides a craftsmanship guarantee on all installation work. If there is ever an issue with our installation, we make it right.
How long does kennel door installation take?
A single kennel door installation typically takes one to two hours. Multi-run installations are scheduled based on the total number of runs. Contact Portal Pros with your run count for a time estimate.
What size kennel door do I need?
Measure the width and height of your existing kennel run opening. Security Boss kennel doors are available in Regular (12" x 29"), Large (17" x 29"), and Extra Large (17" x 34"). Contact Portal Pros with your opening dimensions and we'll confirm the right size.
What kennel structures are compatible with guillotine door installation?
Portal Pros installs into chain-link kennel runs, welded wire kennel panels, concrete block and CMU kennel walls, wood-framed kennel structures, prefabricated kennel systems, and any kennel run with a properly framed opening compatible with Security Boss rail dimensions. Send us photos and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Does Portal Pros install kennel doors nationwide?
Yes. Portal Pros operates a nationwide network of licensed, bonded, and/or insured installers. A professional in your area will contact you within 24–48 hours of placing an order.
Does Portal Pros offer free shipping on kennel doors?
Yes. Portal Pros offers free shipping to the contiguous 48 states on every order, always, no minimums, no exceptions.
Does Portal Pros donate to animal shelters?
Yes. A portion of every Portal Pros sale is donated to no-kill animal shelters across the United States. Our mission goes beyond installing pet doors. It's about opening doors to a better life for animals in need.
Let customers speak for us
The door quality was excellent. Our dog is happy and making us nuts going in, and out, in and out! 🐾
I highly recommend BHC contracting. They were very professional and installation of our first doggie door went smoothly.
The process was seamless, from the initial consultation through the installation of the door. Now if I can just train both dogs to use it.
Portal Pros did a great job installing our dog door through a stone wall!
easy to install and cats started using it immediately, would use them again
Sturdy door with strong and easy to use security panel. A large, freewheeling outdoor cat adopted me a few months ago and he wasn't adjusting to life as an indoor cat. I got him this door and after showing him how it worked, he came in from outside through it the 1st day and was able to go in and out by the second. Happy cat.
I was beyond impressed with the level of customer service from Bryan. I had attempted contact with another company seeking assistance on where to place a dog door that made the most sense- but I was matched with a bot thatwas clearly giving me template answers. That was not so with Portal Pros. Bryan was incredibly helpful and attentive with a customized solution. Installation was excellent, and the install team was professional and great with our dogs.
I had a glass dog door installed in my backyard entrance cant be happier with there work really professional!
I love my door! They were most affordable out of everyone I quoted and the door is high quality. Would recommend.
I had a portal pros install a doggie door at my home. They had to go through a 10 inch wall through natural stone, which took a long time but did an excellent job. I would recommend Portal pros doggie doors to anyone. Brian the sales rep was very knowledgeable & was David the installer that did an excellent job.
Ordered a doggie door to go into the wall. They were very helpful in determining the size of door for our dog when placing the order. They were also great in figuring out the height placement when installed.
It fits in well and our dog got used to it in a couple of tries.
The installation was done professionally. Would recommend to anyone looking to getting a door installed.
Bryan and his team of installers were very professional, responsive and reliable. Bryan followed up on my questions and addressed efficiently several points that I raised.
Had a wall-mounted dog door installed and it turned out amazing! Our Golden absolutely loves it, and we love that she can now go in and out whenever she wants.