The Best Dog Gates in 2021

It is easy to understand why Regalo’s 4-in-1 Super Wide Adjustable Gate and Play Yard is preferred by many parents and pet-lovers alike. While it is intended primarily for safeguarding young children it is inadvertent that its usefulness has been extended well into the safeguarding of dogs. And why not? It’s composed of 8 24-inch panels that can be connected whichever and however you want, more like playing with LEGO bricks. When fully extended, it spans a full 16 feet.

As such you can actually ditch the idea of getting dog playpens as the Regalo already comes with 4 different functionalities including a really wide and sturdy gate, a dog playpen, and a barrier for your stairs and fireplace. If you do decide to make it a permanent gate inside your home, it can also be easily mounted onto your walls. Besides, the walkthrough gate is wide enough for everyday transit.

Dogs, like most pets, are pretty unpredictable – you will never guess their next moves. Even the most behaved and well-trained dog will crawl into unrestricted areas. That’s why the use of the best dog gates are required to protect fluffy from unwanted rooms and areas in your home. The Carlson Extra Wide Walk-Through Pet Gate will ensure that your furry mate stays right where they are supposed to. With an expandable opening of between 29-36.5 inches wide, it sits perfectly onto the stairways that often pose risk. As for usability, it is pretty much easy to set up with no tools required. And once laid out, the small pet door allows fluffy to easily pass through its own personal door. When not in use, the gate can then be dismantled for easy storage.

The Summer Infant Multi-Use Deco Tall Walk-Thru Gate may have been designed specifically for young kids, but its nifty design can also be invaluable for safeguarding your pet hound. It comes with a pressure mount system that eliminates the need for any tools to mount it on your walls, although you can still mount them permanently if you wish. The arched walkthrough center gate is wide enough for easy passage and with its auto-close feature, there’s no looking back just to make sure it’s closed. There’s also a removable door stopper in case you do decide to put it at the top of your stairs so it won’t open straight down. The Summer Infant fits spaces that are as narrow as 28 inches to as wide as 48 inches. And since it is about 3 feet tall, don’t ever think you can step over it.

Evenflo is best known for its baby products. It is perhaps for this reason that its Position and Lock Wood Gate is best classified as a kiddie safety gate than it is a pet gate. The good news is that the Position and Lock can also be used to safeguard your pet as it’s made of heavy-duty materials and comes with a quick-release locking bar for added security. There is no fuss when it comes to installation either as the system comes with pressure mounting mechanisms. It is perfect for spaces between 26 and 42 inches wide.

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At only 18 inches high the Lil’ Tuffy Expandable Gate with Small Pet Door should be fairly easy to step over. Like the Regalo and Summer Infant, however, it is basically designed for small and young kids. It does come with a small door for small pets, though. The Lil’ Tuffy fits well into 26- up to 42- inch wide spaces so it should be perfect for narrower hallways. It has rubber bumpers so that its steel frame and feet will not scratch your floor while its pressure mount system eliminates drilling for mounts on your wall. The lock mechanism is also relatively easy to operate, although it can be tough for kids to crack. Its simple design and very friendly price make the Lil’ Tuffy a great alternative to other dog gates.

The North States Supergate Deluxe Décor Gate is actually similar to the Summer Infant product, except that the Supergate comes with a super-wide dimension at 6 feet with the minimum at 38.3 inches. What’s more, you can actually expand the system by getting additional 6-bar extension kits. The system is designed to accept 6 additional extensions which also expands the width of the Supergate from a mere 6 feet to a whopping 13 feet, 3 feet short of the Regalo Super Wide. Its center-arched gate measures 25.5 inches wide which is ample enough to permit easy passage. Unlike the other products in this list, however, the Supergate needs to be mounted onto your wall. Not to worry though as the installation is simple enough.

The 360^o Configurable Dog Gate from Primetime Petz is a worthy alternative to the Regalo Super Wide Adjustable Gate. The only difference is that you’ll need to buy additional panels to help extend the versatility of the Primetime Petz. What is noteworthy is its wooden construction that comes with a luxurious walnut finish. It’s a great addition to your home’s interior décor. The hinges rotate a full 360-degrees to give you optimum versatility in its configuration. The door locks are designed with full security while its support feet are padded with anti-skid and surface-protective rubber. Like the Regalo the Primetime Petz doesn’t require any tools for installation. This also gives it exceptional portability and storability.

The Regalo Super Wide Adjustable Gate and Play Yard may be an exceptional product, but there’s actually another Regalo item that is favored by more consumers. The Easy Step Walk Thru Gate is one of the best when it comes to baby gates. Unlike the Super Wide, however, the Easy Step is not configurable. So if you’re planning to get a versatile dog gate that doubles as a dog playpen, then the Easy Step is not for you. If you’re only after a dog gate, then the Easy Step should be an excellent choice.

It’s perfect for spaces between 29 and 39 inches, although you can always purchase a 6-inch extension kit to really expand the Easy Step’s reach. It comes with a pressure mount system, too, negating the need for complicated setups or installations. However, if you do want to fix it onto your wall you can do so with the included hardware.

If you don’t like pressure mounting systems or even drilling holes into your wall to mount a dog gate, then Richell’s Wood Freestanding Pet Gate is for you. It’s like the free-standing barriers setup in public places complete with perpendicular bars that serve both as support and stable feet for the gate. Its frame is made of premium hardwood and the slats are made of 7-gauge wires.

It is only 20 inches high so you can easily step over it, eliminating the need for another walkthrough gate. It can be expanded up to 71.3 inches, although you can no longer extend it some more if your space is simply wider than the Richell’s maximum width. Nevertheless, it is portable enough to be easily stored and comes with rubberized feet, too for added protection on your floor.

With its heavy-duty wooden construction among other functional features, this freestanding gate has it all. It offers up more than just a convenient way to limit your fur baby’s access to certain areas, but also some much-needed peace of mind. The Arf Pets Free Standing Wood Dog Gate comes in the form of a multiple paneled dog pen, that can be positioned in a range of styles for your dog’s convenience. Besides the fact that it is made of high-quality materials, it also features a top-notch design. Its support feet make it incredibly hard for even the most energetic pets to knock it down. While its hinged door gate poses a mystery to dogs and other pets, it is incredibly easy for humans to operate. All in all, if you want something guarded, this gate will keep it guarded.

The PAWLAND free-standing dog gate is the ideal design for quickly partitioning off any area of the house. Its six 24-inch-wide panels standing 32-inches tall mean it can open as wide as 144 inches, so it’s not only well suited to being used in doorways but even spaces as large as archways. It is a sleekly designed, sturdy gate constructed from wood and strong steel wire to withstand puppies chewing at the bars, as they so often like to do whilst they’re teething.

Another key feature of this gate that is worth noting is the fact that it can fold away to be only 4.5-inches deep by 24-inches wide. This enables owners to quickly pack up and put away the gate when it is no longer needed. It has also been designed with rubber-bottomed feet to prevent slipping and tipping, and can even be used as a quick makeshift puppy crate in a pinch.

PETMAKER’s pet gate has been designed with versatility in mind. This is a story, freestanding gate that can be used as a partition in a variety of situations, as well as acting as an effective barrier for the stairs. PETMAKER has manufactured this dog gate in five colors so that the perfect color can be found for almost any household as well as providing a scalloped option for pet owners looking for a softer appearance.

But besides aesthetics, this gate is available in either a 3-panel or 4-panel form. With each panel being 18″ wide that means you can have it either 54″ or 72″ wide, though keep in mind that you need to take some of that width away to accommodate the slight fold it needs in order to stand up properly. For example, the 3-panel, 54″ design is ideal for 33-43″ spaces. And last but not least, they offer it in tall as well, for larger dog owners.