Build Your Own Dog Gate

Size the bottom panel so that your dog can just see over the top of it.

Build your own dog gate.

Plans for how to build a dog gate illustration by jennifer stimpson. Before you hit the home store for supplies take note of a few key design tips for your dog gate. The gate should stand twice as high as the ridge between his shoulder blades known as the withers. I know what you re thinking all these baby gates look great but they re big projects that take some time to build.

Make the gate low enough to step. You love your dog dearly but still prefer she doesn t wipe her muddy paws on your antique sofa. That said it may not be the best option for every doggo family. Building a dog gate is a fun and relatively easy way to save money while making something that functions with your home s layout and style.

As there s no sharp corners if your dog tends to hurt themselves trying to escape. But some owners are choosing to go the diy route and make their own dog gates at home. How to build your own pvc dog gate. Well look no further this gate puts together like lego and costs about 20.