Wood Dog Gate
Buy the best wood dog gate selected and recommended by interior designers. By Peyton Robinson.
Keep you dog in a safe space, and out of your hair, with a wood dog gate. Whether you are just keeping the dog from going into a room they do not belong in, or preventing them from coming into the home, these handsome and scale-replica gates are perfectly suited to keep your favorite pooch out of undue mischief. See collections for more.
Wood Dog Gate
Buying Guide
Peyton Robinson
Interior Design Expert
From fancy feeding stations to designer crate furniture, Peyton knows how to ensure comfort to your furry companion without compromising on the aesthetics of your home.
Your dog’s safety is always your top priority, and that means making sure he doesn’t go anywhere he’s not supposed to. A wood dog gate can help contain your furry friend, though the exact height of the gate you need depends on the breed of your dog.
If you have a small dog like a Chihuahua or Jack Russell Terrier, smaller gates of around 20” may be sufficient for deterring your dog from jumping over them. Standard gates range from 30” to 36” high, while an extra tall gate can be closer to 40”. Some gates give you the option to extend them up to 16” higher.
For large dogs like German Shepherds or Golden Retrievers, select an extra tall gate.
A wood dog gate stays in place with different mechanisms such as rubber feet, pressure-mounted springs, or wall-mounted attachments. A freestanding gate is a good option if you have a smaller dog, such as a terrier, pomeranian, chihuahua, or dachshund. These gates stay put with rubber feet to prevent slipping and keep these small dogs out of unwanted spaces with no installation, making them ideal for rental homes.
For larger dogs, try a gate with pressure-mounted springs. These gates have a dog door in the middle that can be opened and closed with a locking mechanism, so you don’t have to move the entire gate when it’s time to let in your pup.
For the most secure and permanent dog gate, try a wall-mounted option attached to the wall with a bracket and screws. This gate doesn’t move and works with larger dog breeds that might knock over the other gates.
There are plenty of reasons you may need to use a pet gate in your home, including:
- Your company dislikes dogs, or your dog misbehaves around visitors.
- You have work being done in the house and need to keep your dogs away from the work area.
- To separate different animals in your home.
- Your adult dog doesn’t need to be in a crate anymore when you leave, but you’d like them to be marginally contained.
- You have an older dog who needs to be isolated from anything that could harm them, like stairs.
- You want to keep your animals isolated when they first enter the house, like in a mudroom, so you can clean them or check for ticks.
If you’ve been looking into pet gates, you’ve probably seen your options sorted into categories. To help you figure out the best gate for your budget and needs, here are some great tips on how to choose pet gates for your home.
- Large Breed Pet Gate
Some pet gates are taller and heavier to prevent larger animals from knocking them down. They are typically mounted to the door frame, and most include a lock for easy access.
- Common heights of pet gates range from 29 inches to 36 inches, the latter being regarded as extra tall. However, there are gates that can expand to even 6 feet tall thanks to additional clip-on extensions.Wide Doorways
There are pet gates for doorways that are wider than most, like french doors. They can also be instrumental when you want to contain a section of a room as you can sometimes stretch the wide gates from wall to wall.
- Stair Use
For a gate that can be used on the stairs, you will need one that is mounted directly onto the wall or on a newel post or some other part of a staircase.
If you’re using a pet gate to keep your toddler from getting into too much mischief, like climbing up and down the stairs when you aren’t looking, have a professional install the gate on your stairs. This ensures it’s securely mounted to the wall and won’t give way if something leans against it.
- Outdoor Use
If you’re monitoring your animal on the deck or patio, an outdoor pet gate might come in handy. This type of barrier should be weather-resistant and also should be mounted onto the floor of the deck. Temporary gates will not work well on decks and can even be dangerous.