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Post by thracian on Sept 27, 2017 22:52:50 GMT
 I bought a new house! Now I am trying to figure out what kind of gate to use in the entryway for my dogs. Both of them are door dashers, and I want to be able to open the door without worrying about them escaping. I'm going to work on training, but I believe it is better to be safe. Anyone have any gate suggestions? I am looking at this one: www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3307+15021+13845+27574&pcatid=27574 but would love to get other recommendations. |
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Post by hop2 on Sept 27, 2017 23:23:23 GMT
Oooo that’s a difficult location.
Hmmmm, what size are your dogs & what jumping ability? Mine would clear that gate with zero issues if he wanted to.
My grooomer has very tall gates and mine can almost clear that and he’s only a med size dog
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Post by georgiapea on Sept 27, 2017 23:33:05 GMT
I feel you need 2. I would block off that entire area, perhaps with some furniture pieces as well as gates allowing access in both directions from the front door. Look on Amazon too. That's where I bought the baby gate I use for my dogs.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 23:55:47 GMT
If I had the money I would build an entry on to the front door.
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Post by MizIndependent on Sept 28, 2017 0:13:26 GMT
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Post by houstonsandy on Sept 28, 2017 4:56:19 GMT
Would you consider replacing your front door with a Dutch door? That is what I am putting in our new home to keep our door dashers in!
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Post by Basket1lady on Sept 28, 2017 5:13:31 GMT
Will you need to gate it from both sides? That’s a tough soace to gate. Any chance there is a smaller area that you can contain them when you open the door? We found our last set of gates at Babies R Us. I wanted something other than a white plastic gate and they had nice metal ones.
Work on the training now! I grew up with an escape artist and vowed I would never have a dog line that again. Over the years, we taught our dog to sit when we open the door. Work on it with lots of treats and lots of “visitors.” When we were training our last dog, the kids friends loved to pretend to visit. They could ring the bell as much as they wanted. And Emma would be happy to see them every time!
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Post by peasapie on Sept 28, 2017 5:20:28 GMT
Where were you thinking of putting the gate?
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Post by momto4kiddos on Sept 28, 2017 11:23:41 GMT
It's hard to tell whether you can use the wall to secure the gate to (pressure gate) or whether you need a free-standing. Also dog size matter, lol.
I'd also recommend Amazon. I have small dogs and have found some really great gates there. I have a free-standing according style that keeps them out of a room with a huge doorway. I also keep them away from the cats with a pressure gate that has a cat door in it for the cat. All from Amazon, they have a great selection.
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Post by Kerri W on Sept 28, 2017 11:59:21 GMT
A friend of mine has what he calls a "puck" for his front entryway that is very open. It's similar to underground fencing or a bark collar in that it gives a static correction/vibration transmitted through their collars. I believe he said it was about $50.
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Post by thracian on Oct 1, 2017 3:00:11 GMT
They are both little pups. One is a toy poodle and one a Lhasa Apso mix. I have this gate and think I will use it from the wall to the door. I like that it retracts so it doesn't have to be up all the time. I will also get something like this  for the outside porch, but I want one that will automatically close behind the person who enters as a precaution. |
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