The Best Wooden Pet Gate

Buying Guide

Man’s best friend has a special place in our hearts. While having dogs in your home may bring comfort, loyalty, friendship and love, it can also bring unwanted messes and chaos. This is why many people choose to install wooden pet gates in their homes to confine their pooches to specific areas that are more doggy-safe. Wooden pet gates are also helpful for the dogs as well. They can still you and the rest of the home, feeling like a part of the family. Plus, the gate helps keeps them out of harms way, such as away from a hot oven or slippery tile floors.

When choosing a wooden pet gate, first determine exactly where you will put it up. This will help you determine what size and style of gate you require. For example, a gate in the hallway will be quite different from a gate blocking off half a room. The height of the gate you choose should also be a major consideration. Dogs are athletic, so you don’t want them to be able to leap over the gate with ease. Smaller dogs typically require shorter gates than bigger dogs, but it also depends on the flexibility and determination of your pet as well.

An important feature of a wooden pet gate is the door. This is both for you and for your pet. For shorter gates, you may be able to just step over them. However, for taller ones you will require a door to get through to the other side. Ensure that the gate isn’t too easy to open from either side, because some pups can quickly figure out how to undo the latch and let themselves out.

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• Durability is a key factor in purchasing a wooden pet gate. This is especially important if you have a big, strong and powerful dog. The gate should be able to withstand any force that your pup puts on it repeatedly. Some pups often try to push down the gate while others like to hang out on top of the gate. Ensure that the wooden pet gate is strong enough to take on your dog but at the same time isn’t overly heavy or cumbersome.
• When it comes to installation, things can get tricky. It’s important to look at how the wooden pet gate is mounted. One option is pressure-mounted gates, which are held in place by putting pressure on the walls or door frames on either side of them. These gates are ideal if you don’t want to drill holes into the walls. Typically, they are small in size so they work best in door frames or at the tops and bottoms of stair cases.
• Wooden pet gates which are mounted using hardware also need a wall or doorframe to hold on to. The key difference is that they are screwed in so they are more sturdy than pressure-mounted gates. However, they do require drilling holes into the wall. Freestanding gates, which are not mounted but held up by feet, are less sturdy than the other two options. However, they are perfect for blocking off portions of rooms because they don’t need walls or door frames to hold on to. Keep in mind that they can be easy to push over or nudge, so they don’t work well with big dogs.