My boss had a similar gate and loved it so I figured it was exactly what I needed to keep the dog away from the cat, the cat away from the dog, and/or both off of my new couch (bought from Wayfair!). There's hardware included to secure the gate to the doorframe or wall but I'm in a rental and just used the rubber feet that extend. Even just using that, the gate feels firm and secure when opening or closing the door. The door swings both ways (in and out) and is high enough that my cat can't jump over it (this was a problem with the traditional wooden baby gate). All in all, fantastic purchase for a pet owner. Highly recommended.