Are you looking for a dog guard for your apartment in 2022?
Are you overwhelmed by the multitude of products for sale?
Then you’ve come to the right place, because I’ve already worked intensively for you.
In more than 11 hours of research, I analyzed and evaluated the products on the market. In the end, five dog guards remained, which in my opinion are particularly good and of high quality.
Among them you will also find my very personal favourite, the stair and door safety gate from Bomi. But the other four products are also very convincing.
I’m sure you’ll find what you’re looking for quickly.
My dog guard apartment favorites
product test
BOMI stair and door safety gates
The first product I would like to introduce to you is the Bomi stair and door safety gate. This gate is suitable for both children and pets and corresponds to the currently valid DIN standard (1930:2012).
The grid is very stable and does not move even if your four-legged friend jumps or shakes it. In this way you ensure that nothing can happen even in your absence.
It is practical that the grille is only clamped in the door opening and does not have to be drilled. This makes assembly quick and easy. You can also decide for yourself which side the lock should be on. This can be particularly useful in narrow hallways.
I also really like that the grille can be opened in both directions. So you never have to open it against the direction you are walking. The gate normally closes automatically and reliably. If necessary, you can also set it to remain open permanently.
The grid from Bomi is available in different widths.
lionto DG00545 by dibea barrier
The next dog guard comes from the company lionto and is available in two different heights (50 cm and 70 cm). The length is continuously adjustable between 1.06 m and 1.80 m.
With this possibility to pull out the grille, it can be easily switched between different doors with different dimensions and you are always very flexible.
The grille is made of pine wood and is fitted with black steel wire. As a result, the product looks very high-quality and chic and adapts well to your living environment.
The wall bracket ensures optimal stability. The feet with anti-slip felt should guarantee a better grip and prevent slipping. Installation is very easy and doesn’t take long.
Trixie 39456 Dog Barrier
With the look of a beautiful white fence in the garden, the dog barrier from Trixie knows how to impress. The noble and chic design enhances your living space and becomes a real eye-catcher.
The grid consists of a front and two foldable side parts, which together block a door. The degree of angle of the side parts allows the fit to be individually adjusted to the respective door or staircase.
The possibility to fold up the grid allows you to stow it away easily and to save space when not in use. But this product is also very interesting for holidays.
The 60 cm high trellis is made of sturdy wood that has been varnished for extra protection.
Momcozy Dog Guard Apartment
The Momcozy company has a somewhat different form of door safety gate in its range. Since many dogs try to put their paws, heads or similar things through classic bars and injure themselves in this way, Momcozy takes the approach of creating a partition with the help of an extendable, horizontally running roller blind.
This is 86 cm high and can be extended to a maximum length of 1.40 m. It can be operated with one hand. You can also open and close the blind when you have something in your hand.
Two mounting sets are included in the scope of delivery. You can attach these to two different doors and then use the roller blind where it is needed, as required. The simple clip on & clip off technology makes this possible.
The dog guard can also be used for children up to 2 years old.
ib style® Berrin Dog guard apartment
Last but not least, I would also like to introduce you to my award winner. The dog guard from ib Style comes around the corner with the best price and yet very good quality and knows how to convince users.
The Berrin dog guard is very similar to the first product in my test in terms of appearance and functionality. This is also a classic dog and child gate.
The safety opening goes in both directions, so you can always go through in running direction. When you let go of the door, it automatically locks securely.
Special wall protection caps ensure a perfect hold. The locking U-rails stabilize the transition from the fixed grid to the telescopic extension.
If you want to attach the product to a banister, you can easily do this with special Y-adapters. You don’t need a drill to mount it on the wall either. It is enough to clamp the grille into the opening at four points.
Purchase advice – Dog guard apartment
Why do you need a dog guard?
Basically, it’s nice when the four-legged friend can always be there and experience everything up close with the family. But in some situations it is important that the dog cannot go everywhere and stays in a certain area of the house.
This is the case, for example, when a dog is ill and is not allowed to move much. With some complaints, the four-legged friends are not allowed to walk up stairs. The only way to prevent this is to keep the dog away from the stairs. Even with small puppies, it is advisable to prevent the strain when walking up stairs.
Another scenario where a dog guard can be important is when you have visitors and your dog is very intrusive. Some visitors are afraid of dogs or don’t want to be soiled. Here it is important to keep the four-legged friend away.
Or maybe you work long hours and you want your dog to stay in his area, but without being completely shielded when the door is closed.
Especially nowadays, open living concepts are very modern, so that there are often no doors that can be easily closed. In addition, your dog can no longer observe his surroundings when the door is closed and feel lonely so quickly.
The solution is a dog guard that keeps your darling in the room, but still offers enough view.
You should pay attention to these factors when buying a dog guard
A dog guard must be very stable, otherwise it cannot fulfill its purpose. It must be firm, even if your dog leans against it or even jumps up on it. On top of that, it has to be high enough so that your dog cannot jump over it. You need a certain height, especially for large dogs. Escape security is definitely the most important thing.
Of course, the quality of the materials and workmanship must also be very good so that your four-legged friend cannot injure himself.
It is also important to me that the assembly is easy to do and leaves as little damage as possible to the wall or door frame, i.e. it can be attached without drilling if possible.
An adjustable length setting is also practical, since you can then attach the product to a different door.
Conclusion
What I liked best in my test was the stair and door safety gate from Bomi. This is very stable. The fact that it is also approved for child safety confirms the high quality.
The grille is easy to assemble. You have the choice between classic drilling or simply clamping into the door frame. The latter variant leaves no holes or other traces and is therefore very practical if the gate is only used intermittently – for example in puppyhood or during a recovery phase.
The two-way opening allows you to always open the grid in the running direction. So you don’t have to think every time whether you have to pull or push.