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Imperial Iron Dog Gate

Many Uses of Dog Gates

You probably have never thought about all the different things that dog gates can be used for. Most pet owners use a gate to keep a dog in one area or out of another area. Dog gates are perfect for training a puppy as they will help save your shoes and furniture when your puppy is teething. In addition you can use a gate for multiple reasons like a training tool, vehicle safety and protecting your children from a rambunctious dog.

There are many styles and types of dog gates available. Each gate will have its pros and cons depending on how you plan to use it. The most common gate types are:

Indoor
Outdoor
Wood
Plastic
Metal
Pressure
Wall mount

Indoor dog gates can be used in many areas of your home like the living room. You can use a gate to close the living room off when you're not home. When you have a puppy that is teething, they might find that your living room furniture is good for teething toys. A gate that blocks off the living room will also help you with potty training.

Dog gates placed at the top or the bottom of the stairs helps keep your dog in the area you want them to be. You can keep him upstairs top with you at night and downstairs during the day. A hardware mounted dog gate stays in place and can be opened with one hand. They also have springs so they will close back after being opened. These sturdy gates can also keep kids from playing on the stairs and getting hurt.

Each home has a specialized touch and you may have an area you want to gate off however the walls do not line up together. You can look for "Z" or "L" shaped gates to solve this problem. This is where the dog gates have an extra peace in the middle or at the end so you can still closed off an odd shaped door or entry way.

Another two-for-one dog gate that will keep your pets and small children safe is a dog gate for your fireplace. A fireplace screen is usually a free-standing metal screen that can be easily knocked over or even fall over on your dog or puppy. You can find specialized gates that are made to fit the outside perimeter of your fireplace and bricks. Another use that you will find is a dog gate is also useful for window barriers if you have a jumpy dog or one that loves to look outside the window. Plus if you like to leave the window open for fresh air you might want to add a gate to the windowsill so the dog will not break through the screen.

You can use dog gates indoors, outdoors and even in your vehicle. You can use them for temporary training or even as a permanent addition to your home. Finding the perfect dog gate for you and your pet will just take a little bit of shopping. You can find basic gates at your local pet store. You will also find many different types and styles on the Internet.

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