If it is important to be able to move the gate frequently or if you are unable or unwilling to put any screws into the doorways you wish to barricade, choose a pressure-mounted dog gate. However, there is a larger assortment of bracket-mounted dog gates. They take a screw or two, but rarely need very much installation. And, although they are mounted with hardware the manufacturers do their utmost to keep holes to a minimum.

Nearly all gates have a variable width. Our advice is to take the width specified, and subtract an inch. The bar spacing has been developed specifically to confine small pets. There is not a problem with toy breeds squeezing through. In fact, some gates come with tiny doors to allow small pets (usually cats) to pass through while confining the larger dogs.