Gates can be essential to keep your new puppy or dog  confined to an area while he is being housebroken and so you can supervise his every move in order to keep him safe. It can be used in addition to a crate, to help train him more fully and keep your house neat and clean too.

It can also be useul to keep a senior or sick pet confined, or away from other pets and people while it recuperates.

Before buying your gate, consider where you want it, the width of the area you are tying to gate and the size of your dog.

Is it a high traffic area that you will need to go through too? Or is it just to keep him confined.  There are different models from the kinds that slide back and forth or even lock into place, to the ones that are like a swing gate so you can just press down with your foot and it will open easily in either direction (really handy if you have a toddler as well!)

Desirable features in gates include a durable material, sturdy, easy to clean, safe, and easy to use.

You also need to consider if you want a permanent style (such as that bolts into the wall) or a temporary style gate what just slides back and forth. Depending on the size of the dog, a temporary one might be just too flimsy to keep him contained.

An idea choice is a good quality plastic and metal gates can be can both be safe and durable. We do not recommend wooden onesdue to the risk of chewing.