This is just what it says.  It is short, attractive, stands firmly, the dog can't knock it over.  It looks better than the plastic baby gate that preceded it.  The dog is able to pull it forward with his paw enough to create a small opening he can squeeze through, but it slows him down enough that I can get out the door. 

Pros: Nice looking, assembly was not difficult
Cons: The dog tried chewing the foot and the light wood underneath shows up through the tooth marks.  Maybe I should have got a lighter finish.