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Before you buy: Take a look at the room that you want to protect. Call up a furniture store and say, "how much will it cost to replace "xxxxx" if my dog/puppy eats it?" Then take that figure and compare it to this gate. Done. Buy it. Unfortunately, we learned the expensive way how valuable this gate can be.
Here is why I rate a 5-star: (a) Free-standing (b) No drills, screws, or wall marks, (c) 5-minutes to install, (d) easy locking hinges on the side that make configurations a snap, (e) easy door latch that is confusing enough for a pet or child while still convenient for an adult, (f) slow, but firm return spring on the door so our puppies have to time their escape plans a little better, (g) peace of mind (subjective).
Yes, everything could be designed better, yes, it could have better construction, more durable parts, etc. (and yes, you're free to go to the hardware store and build one yourself too).
From the "contained" point of view. Our senior dog knows no door or hinge that can get between him and us. Consequently, we have to be careful that he doesn't damage his muzzle in an effort to slide the thing left or right between the frame and the wall but he's not our concern; puppies are. The younger puppies have not figured it out yet. Currently, they are working on the chasing-the-tail puzzle and when they've conquered that, then they may step up to the gate challenge. However, all leading behaviors suggest that this thing will work much better than previous gates.
2013-September: Going strong. teeth marks on the support legs are signs of thwarted doggy attempts at escape. I sleep with one eye open. They are plotting. They now have a walking toddler accomplice who is divising attempts to break free from containment and begin a life of crayola wall art "on the outside." So far, the gate is mystifying to those who try to follow mommy and daddy through the mystery gate.
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I bought this gate to match some other gates I have from Richell... I use this one in doorways and other various rooms that I want to keep the dogs out of. Some of the bigger dogs can move it and it doesn't close on it's own no matter how hard I push closed once I walk thru, so I have to manually latch it. Because of the freestanding feet it's not very easy to put away somewhere when not in use, unless I take the legs off. Moving the side panels is awkward because you have to lift the opposite side of the panel you want to move.
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Great, highquality productkeeps my 70lb dogs from rushing the front door! Highly recommended, 5 stars. I would definitely order it again.
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I actually LOVE this free-standing pet gate but will explain the 4 instead of 5 stars. Contrary to other reviews I read in advance, it arrived without any broken hardware and is a very nice-looking gate (I also have 2 Richell long/low barrier gates of the same style). Also, the gate door swings shut and locks in place automatically no matter which side I open (careful not to force the door open past 90 degrees or to allow it to slam shut too hard...gentle use will keep this working well longer). However, it wasn't quite as easy to put together as other reviews stated. First, the wooden feet are 4 separate pieces that must be manually screwed into the main gate: on one side of the gate this is easily done on the vertical end of 2 of the feet -a short screw hole in both wooden feet; however, for the 2 wooden feet that go on the other side of the gate, you need to carefully navigate the screw into the much longer-burrowed opening leading to the nail hole that's on the vertical part of the wooden foot while holding the leg steady...not so easy to hold the foot with one hand and screw the nail straight into the unseen nail hole at the same time (better if you have a second person helping...I didn't). This may be why one person's review mentioned her own foot hitting the wooden gate foot and it "snapping like a twig"...the screws (and accompanying washers) must be inserted completely straight and secured very tight. Another design defect is that there's a small screw that must be inserted into the dense wood at the top of the gate door once it's adjusted to the instructed distance from the opposing side panel (why this isn't pre-measured and done by the manufacturer is beyond me) -there's no hole in the top of the gate for that screw (again, manufacturer could have made it so door already at correct distance and fixed in place), and you really need a power drill to insert that screw. I used a lot of elbow grease and could only get the nail in half way...need to get a drill. Third imperfection was that the white plastic locking pin at top of the door wasn't sticking out far enough. I had to unscrew the 2 screws securing the plastic cover which houses that pin, remove the cover, gently stretch (don't overstretch) the small metal spring that the pin fits into, and then put the 3 pieces back together and re-secure the screws. Now the pin is right where it needs to be. Last issue is that while it's great that the side panels adjust in increments, they cannot be locked in place...there's no total panel position lock other than keeping the gate flat on the floor. The panels shift when lifting the gate if grabbed only by the center/door panel, i.e., the side panels slide slightly downwards from their plastic connectors in order to adjust them. It really would have been better engineering to be able to lift the gate for floor positioning and simultaneously have the panels stay securely in place while doing so. Otherwise, the gate is great: my 13-pound dog cannot push open the door thanks to the upper and lower pin locks and she cannot push open the side panels...both of which my little genius accomplished with my previous expensive, free-standing, three-panel, accordian, wooden door gate -which ultimately fell apart and which was NOT a Richell gate. So, all said, I do recommend this gate!
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This arrived fast & was just what I was expecting. This gate works perfect in my house & looks like a quality piece of furniture so it blends in well. It was damaged in shipping however I contacted the manufacturer via email & they sent me a replacement part right away. My wife loves this gate.
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