If you are looking for a stair gate for your dogs in 2023, then you have come to the right place.
In around 16 hours, I compared over 50 different products and selected the five best models for you.
Among them is my personal test winner, the BOMI dog safety gate. The model is easy to assemble because it is extendable. This allows it to be optimally adjusted to the width and you don’t have to drill any holes in the wall or stairs.
My winner from the test does not have to be yours. That’s why I’ve selected four other stair gates for you and compared their advantages and disadvantages.
Have fun while reading!
My dogs stair gate favorites
product test
The test winner: BOMI dog safety gate
The BOMI dog gate has a size of 113-121 cm. This makes it ideal for wider aisles or doorways. Because you can not only prevent the dogs from using stairs, but also from running into rooms where they are not allowed to enter.
The stair protection for dogs corresponds to the current DIN standard 1930:2012. This ensures high quality and a firm hold. Even if your dog tries to shake or tug at it, it won’t give in easily.
The stair gate has a two-way opening. You can always open the gate in the direction of travel, which prevents the dogs from running through the opening unintentionally.
The space-saving one: Momcozy safety gate
The Momcozy door safety gate has the advantage that it does not have a swinging door that can be opened, but rather an extendable gate. As a result, it takes up significantly less space when opening and closing.
The stair gate has a height of 86 cm. Not only can you stop puppies from going through doors or running up stairs, but it is also an obstacle for larger dogs.
The grille is not only suitable for indoor use, but can also be installed outdoors. This allows you, for example, to secure entrance areas or protect certain areas in the garden from your dog.
The door safety gate is slightly transparent, but also obstructs dogs’ view somewhat. As a result, what lies behind the grid is not seen as well and the area is less interesting for the animals.
The flexible one: Wiscky safety gate
The Wiscky safety gate makes it possible to cordon off areas with a width of up to 150 cm. The flexible pull-out grid can always be ideally adjusted to the width.
The material of the grid is robust. You can use it both indoors and outdoors, for example to secure entrances. You can even use it to additionally secure garden doors whose gaps allow a young dog to climb through.
The dog stair gate has a simple opening and closing mechanism. Even if your hands are full, you can easily operate the unlocking mechanism.
The roll-up mechanism is very strong. Even if your dog pushes against it, it won’t easily give way, which also keeps the area behind safe.
The safe one: Ib Style stair gate
The Ib Style stair gate is equipped with several safety features. It offers a high level of protection for your dog.
The auto-close feature makes sure you don’t forget to close the gate. The grille engages automatically and you don’t have to laboriously operate the locking mechanism first.
The stair gate for dogs is equipped with a safety opening. Even if your dog is very clever and tricky, he will not be able to operate the opening mechanism.
The dog stair gate also has a 90° lock. This prevents the door from accidentally hitting a wall or the stairs, as it will automatically stop at an angle of 90°.
The award winner: Munchkin Maxi-Secure security grille
The Munchkin Maxi-Secure Security Gate provides security for an area of 76-82 cm. This allows you to use it for average stairs and doors.
The stair gate has a squeeze and lift handle. You can open the gate with just one hand, but your dog has no chance to operate the mechanism.
You can assemble the grid without drilling. It can be easily adjusted to the width of the staircase or door with a pressure adjustment and does not require any additional tools for assembly.
Also included are so-called anti-slip pads. They are attached to the pressure points between the grid and the wall. As a result, the lattice does not slip away even if there is a stronger counter-pressure.
Purchase advice – dog stair gate
How big should the bars of the dog stair gate be?
How big the distance should be depends on the size of the dog. On average, the bars are 6 cm apart.
If you want to secure smaller dogs, an alternative is a roll-up stair gate. This can double as a privacy screen as it is a dense weave.
Stair gates that can be rolled up also have the advantage that they take up little space. They cannot be nibbled on by dogs either, as they do not offer a target.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a no-drill dog stair gate then you won’t be disappointed with BOMI dog gates. The dog stair gate can be flexibly adjusted to the width.
No matter which side you want to go through the door from, the two-way opening makes it easy. This also allows you to always open in the direction where you can make sure your dog doesn’t run after you.
Source cover picture: Wiscky safety gate
Source image purchase advice: Momcozy door safety gate