A dog safety gate is similar to any other type of safety gate. Many safety gates are designed to protect children from themselves, but dog gates are intended to protect children, adults and furniture from erratic and mischievous dogs. While pet gates come in a wide range of styles and materials, there are fortunately only a few considerations that really matter.
Some are designed to be fastened into place by bracing against a fixture, while others aren't designed to be fastened into place at all. The latter type are called free standing dog gates. The remain upright with a pair of feet that are 36 to 48 inches long, perpendicular to the rail that runs through the center. These are a better choice for smaller dogs, since they're unlikely to knock the gates over by jumping on them. Free standing gates are also a better option if you need to frequently change the location that needs to be cordoned off.
Pressure mounted dog gates have bolts on either side that slide to screw out to brace against some kind of fixture, whether it's a door frame or the newel post of a staircase. These are obviously less prone to knocking over, and therefore a better choice for larger dogs. They also offer more convenient accessibility for owners, since many models feature hinges that allow the gate to open with an adult release latch.
As mentioned, pet gates come in a variety of materials. Some are made of wood, others are made of plastic. Pet gates made of some type of metal, like aluminum, are highly recommended over other materials. Dogs are less likely to bite at them, and the slick surface of the rails discourages dogs from attempting to scratch at or climb them. After all, containing your dog is a more important feature in a dog gate than whether or not the material and color matches the interior of the house.
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