3.8(45,200)Amazon rating$29.99800+ bought last month
Our verdict
The Position and Lock Farmhouse gate is a compact 26 by 23 inch wood gate from Evenflo, and while its 45,200 reviews make it one of the most reviewed products in this lineup, its 3.8 star average is the lowest of the gates covered here.
Small doorways or narrow openings where a compact wood gate is enough, and households with smaller or older dogs that aren't prone to jumping.
Skip if
You have a taller or more athletic dog, since at 23 inches this is one of the shorter gates in this lineup and the manufacturer's own spec sheet lists it for kids rather than pets specifically.
Weight 3 Pounds
Priced 52% below the category median ($62.98 across 107 tracked models)
Our scorecard
3.8/5overall
Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 45,200 owner ratings
Popularity4.9/5
45,200 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This Farmhouse Collection gate is made by Evenflo despite the Position and Lock branding on the listing, and it's built from wood with a pressure mount design. At 26 inches wide and 23 inches tall, it's on the smaller side compared to other gates in this roundup, both in footprint and height.", "At just 3 pounds, it's the lightest gate in this batch, which makes it easy to move but also means it's relying more on pressure fit than mass for stability. The manufacturer's own specs list Kids as the target species, so while it's sold and used as a pet gate too, its primary design intent leans toward child safety.", "Priced at $29.99, it's an affordable option. With 45,200 reviews, it's the most reviewed product in this group by a wide margin, though its 3.8 star average is also the lowest here, so it's worth reading a range of recent reviews to see if the common complaints apply to your use case."]
Pros
Affordable price at $29.99
Lightweight at 3 pounds, easy to move or store
Compact footprint fits smaller doorways
Massive review base of 45,200 gives a lot of buyer feedback to draw from
Cons
3.8 star average is the lowest rating among the gates covered here
At 23 inches tall, shorter than most other gates in this lineup
Manufacturer specs list Kids as the target species, not dogs specifically
Pressure mounting isn't the recommended choice for stair top use
Specifications
Weight
3 Pounds
Performance notes
The compact 26 by 23 inch size and 3 pound weight make this one of the easiest gates in this group to install and move, but that same light build and shorter height mean it's better matched to smaller or calmer dogs than to a large, jumping breed. The pressure mount system needs a doorway or opening the gate can properly wedge against to hold steady.
What buyers say
With 45,200 reviews, this is the most reviewed product in this entire lineup, but its 3.8 star average is also the lowest, so the large review volume includes a meaningful share of less satisfied buyers compared to the other gates covered here.
It's manufactured by Evenflo, even though the listing brand name reads Position and Lock, and the specs identify Evenflo as both the brand and manufacturer.
Is this gate tall enough for a dog?
At 23 inches tall, it's shorter than most other gates in this lineup, so it works better for smaller or calmer dogs than for a larger breed or a known jumper.
Why is the rating lower than other gates in this category?
At 3.8 stars, it's the lowest average among the gates reviewed here, so it's worth browsing recent reviews for recurring complaints before deciding if it fits your needs.
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