This Trimate wooden gate is a freestanding, folding barrier built for small dogs and cats, standing under 19 inches tall, so it fits doorways where a low, no-mount fence is all that's needed, and it holds a 4.4 star average across 517 reviews.
Small dogs, cats, or puppies where a low freestanding fence is enough to block a doorway or hallway.
Skip if
You have a dog that can jump or step over an 18.9 inch barrier, since this is one of the shortest gates in this category.
Weight 3.15 Kilograms
Priced 44% below the category median ($62.98 across 107 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 517 owner ratings
Popularity2.4/5
517 owner reviews, fewer 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 is a wooden freestanding gate that folds for storage and doesn't require any wall mounting or drilling. At 47.24 inches wide, it covers a standard doorway width, and its espresso finish is meant to look more like furniture than a plastic safety gate.", "Its most notable spec is height, at just 18.9 inches tall, considerably shorter than most gates in this category, which commonly run 30 inches or more. That makes it best suited to small dogs and cats rather than larger or more athletic dogs that could step over it. At 3.15 kilograms it's light and easy to fold away when not needed.", "At $34.99, it's an affordable option, and its 4.4 star rating across 517 reviews suggests it does its job well for the smaller pets it's designed around."]
Pros
Freestanding, no drilling or wall mounting required
Folds flat for storage
Wood finish looks more like furniture than a plastic gate
Affordable price
4.4 star rating across 517 reviews
Cons
Only 18.9 inches tall, one of the shortest gates in this category
Not suited to dogs that can jump or step over a low barrier
Freestanding gates can be nudged out of place more easily than mounted ones
Specifications
Weight
3.15 Kilograms
Performance notes
At 18.9 inches tall, this gate is built specifically for small dogs and cats rather than general-purpose containment, and being freestanding rather than mounted means it holds its position through its own footprint rather than a locked wall connection.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star rating across 517 reviews and about 200 purchases in the past month point to consistent satisfaction among owners of smaller pets, the group this gate's low height is built for.
Is this gate tall enough for a medium or large dog?
Not really. At 18.9 inches tall, it's one of the shorter gates in this category and is better suited to small dogs, puppies, and cats that won't step or jump over it.
Does it require any tools to set up?
No, it's a freestanding folding gate, so you unfold it and place it where needed without drilling or wall hardware.
How wide of a doorway does it fit?
It spans 47.24 inches wide, which covers most standard doorways and hallway openings.
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