A retractable pet gate may be the best alternative for you and your pet. Installation is required. Dogs simply cannot climb over the gate When locked, the mesh is held taut, so that it cannot be pushed down This retractable dog gate has been used with just about every breed and has performed very well. 34 inches, tall One of the tallest gates on the market. The material used for this retractable pet gate is a tough vinyl and polyester composite mesh screen. The same durable mesh is used for truck tarps to hold down cargo. The mesh material is UV, mildew, and highly scratch/claw resistant and has been proven to stand up to use by dogs. All the mounting hardware and screws are included for a typical installation. Note: The mesh is resistant to scratching, but is not scratch-proof or chew-proof. In fact, most dogs using their teeth and/or claws can scratch or chew through just about any material given enough time. See similar gate as low as $89.99 See the installation Video Optional POST MOUNTing kit Recent customer comment: “I've owned a Retract-A-Gate in the past. The 1st one I had for over 15 yrs! It is strong and durable.I've had 3 large dogs over these yrs that jumped up onto itwith their paws and it still held up fine … even my cats used it as a scratching post when it was retracted! Never had a problem with it.” Mounting Details: Your retractable gate needs to be mounted on the same plane for proper use. If you have a baseboard that sticks out that you intend to mount it to, you will may want the spacer kit or make additional adjustments when installing. On each side of the opening, the bottom bracket mount is 3" off the floor and the top brackets mount about 31" off the floor. The brackets require a flat surface of 2.5" to mount properly. For mounting onto rounded stair posts or spindles, you will need the Banister Mounting Kit for stairs.Banister mounting kit includes:Extruded, weather-proof, banister adapter, four 29 inch attachment straps and hardware. One kit required per post or spindle.