Gayle Plessner and her husband love their dogs, but the sound of the rain on the roof of their Westlake Village home made them lament winter, the season of muddied paws, in 2012. “I remember thinking ...

Q: I need a replacement flap for my patio door dog door. I bought the dog door from Pet Doors USA, Inc. in Bradenton, FL., and have ordered a couple of replacement flaps since my original purchase.

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