Dog gates generally come in three materials – wood, metal or plastic – or a combination of plastic and mesh. If your dog is prone to chewing or scratching, it's best to avoid wood, plastic or plastic and mesh gates, and opt for a metal gate instead. If you travel or will be adjusting the gate to different rooms in the house, the best option is a portable, free-standing gate. Easily fit this indoor pet gate to door openings, in corridors, hallways or any other narrow passageways in your home that would be a natural place to install a barrier.

At D for Dog we sell a range of dog gates by DogSpace, who have been designing and producing pet gates for more than 100 dog years. They are part of the BabyDan child safety gate group, so they really know baby gates and dog gates. Pet gates are an incredibly useful tool to keep your puppy or dog safe around the home. Whether you need to restrict access to a certain room or to the stairs, dog gates provide a safe and convenient barrier in your home. Pet gates help you to easily create safe zones and personal space for everyone.

An excellent option for all dogs and all areas of your home, a wall mounted dog gate fixes securely to the walls via screws, creating a safe and secure barrier in a doorway or even as a stair dog gate. The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Dog gates category, of which we found 17 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options. The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, .

The brand of product you buy can vary in importance, from person to person. Some people will of course be much more particular about the brands they will use. Whilst others aren’t interested in the brand and are more interested in the overall quality or price of the product itself. Thankfully is a brand that many customers have grown to love over the years and is very popular for items in the Dog gates category. Nothing is more annoying than buying and installing a dog gate only to find that your dog can simply jump over it or can scale it, which can be dangerous and potentially harmful to your pooch. A pet gate that is at least 40 inches tall is best for medium or large dogs or for small but jumpy pooches. Need help? As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it. If you have children and dogs, and life is particularly hectic, choose one that is easy to unlatch, rather than one to step over, which could be hazardous. If your dog is a renowned climber/escape artist, you can get extra-tall gates to deter even the most energetic of dogs from attempting to jump over them. As discussed, screw fixed gates are perfect for stairs as well as doorways. The mounts are screwed into the wall for a very secure fit. This makes them suitable for use not only in doorways but also at the top or bottom of stairs where, for safety reasons, it is recommended to use a wall-mounted gate rather than a pressure fitted one.

Extra Tall Dog Gate

The next step was to try and narrow down our search even more. So we’ve already looked the prices of products in the Dog gates category. Then we’ve also looked at the prices of products from . So this step combines the two and looks specifically at the price you’d expect to pay for branded products in the Dog gates category. The design of a baby gate and dog gate is similar but will not be the same, simple because babies and dogs are different. Dog gates need to be able to withstand all sorts of jumping and chewing. Pet gates therefore tend to be of a heavier construction and are often a lot taller because, unlike babies, dogs can jump. On the other hand, baby safety gates will need to meet certain requirements and safety standards. We would not suggest using a pet gate for a child or vice versa. The differences are small but important. DogSpace Pet Barriers With more than 70 years in the baby safety industry, the DogSpace team have used all those years of thorough designing, testing, and fine-tuning to bring the strict regulations of child safety to the pet industry, so you know your pooch is in good hands. All dog owners know that some places are not always safe for dogs. Restricting certain areas of your home gives peace of mind and much needed safety. These pressure fitted dog gates are perfect for temporary access denial, non-drill solutions and no holes or mess. Whether you only want a gate for those puppy years, one that won't damage your home or a handy barrier that can be moved around or even taken on holiday, the Bonnie indoor pet gate has you covered.

Fits openings between 73.5-79.6cm (28.9-31.3 inches). The gate height is 104.5cm (41.14 inches). The distance between the bars is 5.3cm (2.09 inches). The first is brand. Looking at the brand of the product is often a really good indicator for judging product quality. For example you’d expect a much higher quality product from a brand known for providing excellent quality than you would from an unknown or even a budget brand. We hope that has helped but if you need any further assistance choosing a suitable dog gate, just ask – we are always happy to help. Want more? More information on quality can be found in this old but still very helpful article from Harvard Business Review. A stair gate should always be securely wall mounted (not pressure fitted). If you are looking for a pet gate for use on stairs, please carry on reading. Wall Mounted Dog Gate

Wall Mounted Dog Gate

Pet gates offer your furry friend the space they need or the peace of mind that you need, keeping everyone safe from harm or distraction. Baby gate or dog gate? That being said, you’ll need some tools and a bit of experience using them. But thankfully this guide has videos and layouts to show exactly how to make it.