Dog Gates: 5 Fast Facts

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Fact #1. Modern-day dog gates are an outgrowth of two inventions: the pet door and the baby gate. The pet door has been around for centuries. The first patent for a baby gate was awarded to an inventor from Massachusetts. It consisted of two pegboards, both of which were connected by hinges.
Fact #2. Up until the 1960s, a lot of American dog owners kept their pooches in outdoor shelters. This began to change with the introduction of the dog crate. It served to move a lot of dogs indoors. During the 1980s, pet supply companies began to manufacture dog gates. They were essentially baby gates for a different audience.
Fact #3. Dogs love to be with their owners. They also love to have free run of the house. That being the case, it's easy to understand why a dog might feel confined when placed behind a gate. The best way to avoid this is by letting a dog know that he's not being chastised, and the area behind a gate is somewhere he can still have fun.
Fact #4. Think of the area behind that gate as being the dog's personal home. If your dog has a bed, it should be inside this area, along with a water bowl, a blanket, and some toys. If there are any nearby windows, make sure those windows are locked, and there is at least some sunlight shining through.
Fact #5. Some people prefer to keep a dog gate up at all times. This may be convenient. However, it also means that your dog is regularly separated from his bed and his toys. If possible, you'll want to remove the gate whenever you're at home so the dog doesn't attach any type of stigma to the fenced-off area.