Absolutely perfect for my narrow doorway to prevent my small dogs from going downstairs. The bars are close enough together to keep them from squeezing through (they are both Poms, weighing 7  8 pounds). It was super easy to install on my own. Glad I got the higher  model as I can lightly rest anything I am holding on it if I need the other hand to open the gate. Seems sturdy and well built. Love the colour as well.