1. What are the measurements of each style of gate?
This will really depend on the company that you ultimately choose to do business with. Most companies provide their customers with a variety of different options.
2. Do you offer a gate which opens wider than 72 inches?
Believe it or not, a lot of people have a concern about making sure that their pet gate is sufficiently wide enough to be usable in wide doorways. As a result, people regularly ask whether or not any pet gates exist which open wider than 72 inches. More often than not, 72 inches will be the limit. You will find it challenging to find a pet gate that opens in a manner that’s wider than 72 inches.
3. Can a dog gate be used on staircases?
The answer to this question is yes, however, great care needs to be taken to make sure that the right dog gate is selected given the fact that anything like this which is located near stairs has the potential to be a hazard to humans who might trip and fall.
4. Do all the categories of pet gates come in multiple styles and colors?
The answer to this question is usually yes, but it certainly makes sense to confirm all the details before you actually purchase your pet gate.
5. What if I don’t want to trip and fall over a pet gate? What are some of my options?
In a situation like this, it makes sense to ask whether or not the company that provides the pet gate has any hands-free versions. It’s usually a good idea to ask about this because it can ultimately help you save a lot of aggravation over the long-term. Not to mention, it’s a lot safer than having to constantly do something manually with your hands.
6. Can I use whatever pet gate I buy as an outdoor gate?
The answer to this question is usually yes, but it’s often important to make sure you understand that it’s advisable to bring the gate in at the end of the day just so that you’re not allowing the outdoor weather elements to unnecessarily diminish the gate.
7. Do pet gates really work?
People naturally want to make sure that pet gates actually do what they’re supposed to do – it’s a safety issue. The great news is that the news is that the vast majority of pet gates operate exactly as advertised.
8. What about shipping?
Most companies that sell pet gates will be more than happy to ship your order virtually anywhere in the world. What you need to do is specify how soon you need your order to arrive.
9. Can I mount a gate to drywall without any wood trim?
Generally speaking, this is acceptable. However, you need to make sure that if you’re going to use any back screws that there is some wood behind the drywall. This will provide additional strength and stability to the entire setup.
10. Will my pet be able to get around the gate?
More often than not, the answer to this is no. However, there may be an exceptional situation where you have a rather large at the table to get around the paddock gate. However, this doesn’t happen very often.
Now you have a better sense of some of the questions that a lot of people typically ask prior to making a decision as to which pet gate makes the most sense for them to buy.
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I’m Philippe Allaire