Comments on: DIY Dog Gate {crib rails}

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:04:25 +0000

Thanks for checking out my Doggie Gate! Some dogs just need a little reminder where they can go, others may need a little more containment. 🙂

gail

By: Texas Nana

Texas Nana — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:57:47 +0000

Clever but my dog would jump into the basket on the side and over the hearth!

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 00:53:07 +0000

In reply to MrsSW.

Shelia,
I made this years ago, and still use it for my little Lulu Mae when the grand dog Lucy (big one) is around. I’ve had Lucy for the last 10 days, and she hasn’t tried to breach it once. I use it so that Lulu can eat in peace without fear that Lucy will try to get her food. If you have a crib rail, give it a try. I love, love, love having it when I need it. Bonus, it’s so slim, it easily stores behind the guest room door.

gail

By: MrsSW

MrsSW — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 16:21:04 +0000

Gail, what keeps the dog(s) from knocking it over?
Thanks,
Sheila

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:04:18 +0000

In reply to Brette.

Good point Brette! My dog and grand dog are 6 and 10, so they are mostly trained, but the big one will eat the kibble of the little one. So this is perfect to allow my little Schnoodle to get away from the monster grand dog. It’s a win/win for me. 🙂

gail

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:02:24 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment about YOUR work around Kathy. I appreciate it. I used mine outside recently while the grand dog was here. I was able to allow my little dog to enter and leave the yard, while the big grand dog was stopped by the tiny baby gate! I had never used it outside before. 🙂

gail

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 22:38:18 +0000

Years ago I picked up two crib sides from the curb when walking our pup. We needed a gate for the front porch. We used the full size for one side and cut they other shorter for the other side. They slide to the sides when we aren’t using them. My husband drilled holes on the sides of the top railings. We use a bolt with a wire flip top ( not sure what is exactly called ) and secure the railings together. We didn’t need a gate there all the time so this was the perfect arrangement. I like how you added hinges to connect the crib sides.

By: Brette

Brette — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 17:30:26 +0000

My Shih Tzu, who had little, tiny teeth, chewed through a plastic mesh kiddie gate. I’m afraid he might have tried to chew through wood as well. So, watch out for gnawed wooden bars if you have a dog that gets frantic when left alone.

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Wed, 25 May 2016 00:51:09 +0000

In reply to Karol. That's an awesome idea Karol! Thanks for sharing. gail

By: Karol

Karol — Wed, 25 May 2016 00:13:05 +0000

I use a fireplace screen in my hall to block my little dog in or out of where I want him. It is tri fold.