How To: Pressure Mounted Dog Gates

Dog gates create an easy way for you to keep puppies in one part of the house or out of a particular room. Pressure-mounted dog gates, similar to the gates that keep children safe, are easy to install and do not require hardware, tools or carpentry skills.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure your doorway opening. You will need to know the size of your doorway prior to purchasing your pressure-mounted dog gate so that you will know what type to purchase. Pressure gates are available to fit openings from about 28 to 60 inches.

    • 2

      Mount the gate. Mount the dog gate using the locking bar. The doors are designed to expand to fit the opening with tension.

    • 3

      Push on the gate slightly to see if it is in the doorway securely. If it does not move, then it is securely in place.