The best dog gates keep pets separate from rooms and stairs. Our top picks include gates with doors, freestanding designs, and retractable gates.

We tested 10 popular dog gates to compare how easily they open and close, and how well they keep your dog in one place. One stood out as the best for most dog owners.

While jumping may be cute when they are puppies, it can become a problem as your dog gets older, especially if they love jumping on people; for example, strangers in the streets.

The best dog gates create safe boundaries between spaces and are easy to install. Here are our favorite options for 2024 that can be used for dogs of all sizes.