Best Gate for Small Dogs

When considering a dog gate, a pressurized baby gate is an obvious choice. However, it isn't always the best choice. They can be difficult to step over and are often visually unappealing. There are many gates designed for small dogs to be considered instead, and the following factors should help you choose the best one for your household:

• Location: Where will you be using the gate? An indoor gate isn’t designed to handle being rained on or potential temperature fluctuations. Its paint will begin to fall off, and the gate may collapse. An outdoor gate is built to handle all of this but may be unsuitable for indoor use for this very reason.
• Decor: There are so many options that you’ll be sure to find a gate to match any room. There are gates with dark colors, light colors, intricate patterns, simplistic patterns, and more. So no matter how your room looks, there’s a gate to match it.
• Dog: A small dog gate isn’t built to hold back a large dog. A curious or intelligent pup may be able to outsmart the gate either through trial-and-error or by watching you use it. Keep in mind your dog’s size and personality. If your curious dog will try to push it over or jump over it, a heavy or taller gate is necessary. Maybe try a pressurized gate if your dog continues to push or knock over a freestanding one.
• Maneuverability: If you need to move the gate often, this should be a large factor. You need a gate that is small enough to carry and easy to step over but tall enough to prevent your pet from jumping over it. It’ll also need to be heavy enough to prevent being moved or knocked over but light enough that you can carry it.
• Material: The desired material is dependent on the location, maneuverability, and the dog’s personality. A plastic or metal gate will work better outside, but there are drawbacks. Plastic gates can be flimsy, and a metal gate may weigh enough that if it falls on you or your dog, it will cause injury. A plastic or wooden gate would work well indoors, but a plastic gate could be too light and easily pushed around, and a wooden gate could be too heavy to be properly moved. Consider your needs before determining your preferred material.