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Lottie was three years old when I adopted her from the Animal Shelter; however, possibly because of the trauma she had been through, she was not house trained.  So I had to get two gates to keep her out of the carpeted part of the house.  Well,  now that she is trained, I celebrate everyday that I don’t have to contend with those gates.  I learned some valuable lessons about what to look for in a gate, and I would like to share those tips with  you. 

First, find one that is easy to open and shut; I found myself stepping over mine rather than opening it because it was such a hassle.  Second, if the opening is not a door frame (such as an archway) and the two connecting walls are sheetrock, look for a gate that will not harm the paint.  Third, when your opening is larger than a normal doorway, make sure you get one that properly fits; otherwise you will spend a lot of  time setting it back up every time it gets knocked down.  Gates are definitely effective pieces of pet furniture, but it pays to choose wisely!