I got a couple of these to keep our little 4 lb chihuahua from getting out of our living room area when someones at the door.  It's the perfect size that he cant jump over it and I dont trip over it because its pretty short.  The only thing I dont like is that it doesn't lock into place.  The 3 panels move pretty easily if you move it.  But its fine for our situation.  I wouldn't recommend it to keep kids out or a bigger dog.  Very pretty too and classy... not tacky at all.