Let’s find out together which is the best dog gate.
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Do you want to prevent the puppy from entering the bedrooms? Secure a ladder or a dangerous opening? Define your pet’s access zone during a birthday party?
Il gate for dogs is the one for you. It can be extended to fit any opening, with or without wall fixings. You can also choose the material according to your taste and your interior: wood, metal, PVC … on the market the choice is vast.
The dog stair gate is especially recommended for poorly trained puppies or older dogs suffering from arthritis. It is also an essential accessory to delimit the space in which Fido is authorized in the house.
No more hair on the bed or the dog begging at the table!
When choosing a dog gate, you need to take into consideration your pet’s size and temperament, but also your col do-it-yourself!
Why buy a dog gate?
Dog gates are very useful for preventing your pet from accessing an area of the house for reasons of hygiene and tranquility, but also for safety.
For example, if you don’t want Fido to have access to the kitchen when you are preparing food, you can install a retractable one and leave it open when you are not eating.
You can even deny access to the living room when you are not at home to prevent Fido from destroying the brand new sofa!
Or, to limit its space when you have guests. Whether they don’t love your dog … or the other way around, you can confine them to a room for everyone’s safety. This is especially useful when children who are not familiar with your dog come to visit you.
A stair gate can be important for puppies who are at risk of falling, but also for elderly or partially sighted dogs. A fall can happen quickly and can be dangerous for the frail.
Outside, a safety gate can be useful for avoiding escapes or securing access to the pool, but they are generally more complicated to install.
Are dog gates dangerous?
The gates are designed to be used as a barrier for pets.
However, they can occasionally pose a danger depending on the animal’s temperament. For example, care must be taken to avoid
- Destructive dogsespecially in the case of wooden fences or fences with a nylon curtain: not only do these animals risk destroying the fence, but they can also ingest pieces of wood or fabric that can cause intestinal obstruction.
- Dogs jumping.
- Heavy dogs that can tear down a fence that is too light or poorly secured. With these specimens, the enclosure can give a false sense of security. Always be vigilant …
Plus, when a puppy grows up, the fence that stopped him suddenly becomes easy to climb over … and you find your partner sitting on the leather sofa!
What are the different types of dog fences?
There are several types of gates:
- Without fixing which are simply positioned in front of the opening or clamped between 2 walls without having to drill the wall.
- Barriers that attach to the walls: there are different types, with bars, plexiglas or resistant fabric curtains.
Then there are different types of closures: the best are the ones that are easy to open with one hand, which is very practical when you have your hands full.
You can also choose the material: natural like wood, or a more hygienic one like PVC.
Barred dog gates allow your pet to maintain eye contact with you when you are in another room.
Where to place the dog gate?
Wherever you think it is needed!
The accessory is usually placed between two walls or at a door. The most common use is to secure a ladder.
Barriers without fasteners can be useful for places where it is not possible to screw them to the wall, such as a window or a staircase.
What should I look for when buying a dog fence?
Before buying a dog gate, you need to think about why you want to use it, take into consideration the characteristics of your home … and your dog.
You should consider:
- The fastening system (and the strength of your walls)
- The closing system, more or less easy
- The width of the opening
- The strength of the gate
- His height.
This last point is fundamental. Some large, exuberant specimens are capable of jumping over 2m high dog gates …