The best dog gate for your garage or garage door should either
- block your dog from getting access to your garage, or
- block your dog from escaping the garage out onto the street (if your garage is connected to your house)
What we’ve done in this guide is list some of the most popular dog gates on the market – you should be able to pick a gate that fits the dimensions of the part of your garage you are trying to block in or off.
Specifically, we’ve also listed some extra wide dog gates which might be more suitable for a full width garage door opening.
Let’s check out the options!
(NOTE: this is a general information guide only, and is not professional advice, or a substitute for professional advice. A qualified vet or animal expert is the only person qualified to give you expert advice in regards to your pet/s)
Best Dog Gate For The Garage, Or Garage Door: Reviews & Buyer’s Guide
Our top picks for the best dog gate for the garage or garage door are:
Pressure Mounted Gates
- MyPet Windsor Arch Pet Gate (on Chewy) – adjusts to fit openings 28.25– 38.25 inches wide, and is 28.5 inches high
- Summer Multi-Use Deco Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate (on Amazon) – several sizes available. The largest 38” extra tall gate fits openings 29.5” to 53” wide and has a wide door
- MidWest Steel Pet Gate (on Chewy) – 39 inches high, and expands from 29.5 to 38 inches wide
- MidWest Steel Pet Gate (on Amazon)
- Carlson Pet Products Extra Wide Walk-Thru Gate with Pet Door (on Chewy) – measures 30 inches in height and expands to fit openings from 29 to 36.5 inches
- Carlson Extra Wide Walk Through Pet Gate with Small Pet Door (on Amazon)
- Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk-Through Gate (on Chewy) – measures 41 inches in height and expands to fit openings between 29 and 36.5 inches with an included 4-inch extension
- Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Baby Gate, Black (on Amazon)
- Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk Thru Baby Gate, White (on Amazon)
- Carlson Pet Products Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate with Pet Door (on Chewy) – measures 36 inches in height and expands to fit openings from 29 to 36.5 inches
- Carlson Extra Tall Walk Through Pet Gate with Small Pet Door (on Amazon)
- Dreambaby Chelsea Extra Tall and Wide Gate (on Amazon) – 40 inches tall, fits openings 38-53 inches wide, or up to 198.5 inches wide with optional extensions sold separately.
- North States Supergate Easy Close Gate (on Amazon) – 30 inches tall and fits 29.5 inches – 38.75 inches width spaces with the included extensions.
Hardware Mounted Gates
- MyPet Windsor Extra Wide Arch Pet Gate (on Chewy) – heavy-duty stainless-steel construction, and adjusts to fit openings 38.3 to 72 inches wide, and is 30 inches high
- MyPet Windsor Walk Thru Swing Gate (on Chewy) – fit openings 28.68 to 47.85 inches wide and is 31 inches high
- North States Supergate Deluxe Dècor Gate (on Amazon) – 30 inches high and fits openings 38.3 to 72 inches wide. Or, up to 13 feet with additional extensions.
- Summer Infant Multi-Use Deco Extra Tall Walk Through Gate (on Amazon) – 36 inches tall, fits openings 28-48″ wide.
- Regalo 192-Inch Super Wide Adjustable Gate and Play Yard, 4-In-1 (on Amazon) – 28 inches tall, and fits openings up to 192 inches wide.
- Evenflo Expansion/Retractable Walk Through Room Divider Gate (on Amazon) – is 32″ tall, and fits openings 24 to 60″ wide
Freestanding Dog Gates
- Carlson Pet Products Design Studio Freestanding Extra Wide Pet Gate (on Chewy) – stands 20 to 28 inches tall, and fits openings 40 to 70 inches wide
- Carlson Freestanding Pet Gate (on Amazon)
- Internet’s Best Traditional Arch Pet Gate (on Chewy)
- Internet’s Best Freestanding Pet Gate with Arched Top (on Amazon) – 24 to 36 inches tall, and fits openings 54 to 74 inches wide
- Richell Freestanding Gate for Dogs & Cats (on Chewy)
- Richell Wood Freestanding Pet Gate (on Amazon)
- Regalo 4-in-1 Play Yard Configurable Gate (on Chewy) – 28 inches tall, and expands to 192 inches wide
- Regalo, 4 in 1, 192-Inch Super Wide Adjustable Baby Gate and Play Yard (on Amazon)
Extra Wide Gates
- Regalo 4-in-1 Play Yard Configurable Gate (on Chewy) – 28 inches tall, and expands to 192 inches wide
- Regalo, 4 in 1, 192-Inch Super Wide Adjustable Baby Gate and Play Yard (on Amazon)
Tall Dog Gates
- Dreambaby Chelsea Extra Tall and Wide Gate (on Amazon) – 40 inches tall, fits openings 38-53 inches wide, or up to 198.5 inches wide with optional extensions sold separately
- Regalo Easy Step Extra Tall Walk-Through Gate, 41 Inches Tall (on Chewy)
- Regalo Easy Step Walk Through Extra Tall Dog Gate, White (on Amazon) – 41 inches tall, fits between spaces 29-39 inches, and is for 6-36 month old children
Heavy Duty/Strong Dog Gates
- MyPet Windsor Extra Wide Arch Pet Gate (on Chewy) – heavy-duty stainless-steel construction, and adjusts to fit openings 38.3 to 72 inches wide, and is 30 inches high
- North States Supergate Deluxe Dècor Gate (on Amazon) – heavy-duty metal construction. Is 30 inches high and fits openings 38.3 to 72 inches wide. Or, up to 13 feet with additional extensions.
Best Dog Gate For Garage Door: Reviews
- Best Pressure Mounted Dog Gates
- Best Hardware Mounted Dog Gates
- Best Freestanding Dog Gates
- Best Tall & Extra Tall Dog Gates
- Best Heavy Duty & Strong Dog Gates
- Best Extra Wide Dog Gates
Best Dog Gate For Garage Door: Buyer’s Guide
What Makes A Good Dog Gate For A Garage Door?
It really depends on the size of your dog, and the width of the garage opening you want to block off.
Pick one to match both.
What Size Dog Gate Should You Get?
It usually depends on three things:
- The size of your dog. The bigger the dog, usually the taller of a dog gate you want to get
- The width of the opening or space you want to block off in your garage. The bigger the opening, the wider of a dog gate you want to get.
- You also want to make sure you can fit through the gate if it has a door, and that other openings are big enough
Types Of Pet Gates
Some of the major types of pet gates to be aware of are:
- Pressure mounted pet gates
- Hardware mounted gates
- Freestanding gates
- 2 in 1, or All in one gates – might combine freestanding, pressure mounted, hardware mounted, and exercise pen capabilities
Some types of gates may also be:
- Extra tall
- Extra wide
- Be built with heavier duty materials
- + have other specific characteristics
Walk Through vs Swing Open vs Step Over Dog Gates
There’s usually 3 ways you can pass through or over a dog gate whilst still blocking your dog from passing:
- Walk Through – the dog gate has a door built in with a simple lock. You pass through the door and close/lock it when you’re through it
- Swing Open – the entire gate barrier can be lifted off the hinges mounted on the walls and swung open and shut
- Step Over – usually smaller gates for small dogs. You can completely step over these gates because of their height whilst still blocking your dog
A Few Other Things To Be Aware Of When Buying A Pet Gate
- Make sure you measure the size of the opening you want to install the gate into, and check what size opening the gate is suitable for
- Check the size of the gate door opening if it has one, and clearance of any step overs if relevant
- Make sure the gate is tall enough for pets you want to keep contained, and that your pets won’t knock it over, try to jump it, or break it
- Check the gate will be able to be secured properly and safely for your intended uses
- Check the age of child the gate is designed for (if you intend on using it for kids too)
- Check that the gate meets any relevant safety regulations and standards, and is going to be safe for the intended use in general
- Read the set up, operation and safety instructions prior to use
- Check the gate aesthetically matches in with your home
- Check if the gate is a multiple use gate
- Check if any add ons, kits or extensions come with the gate
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