Awesome gate! Works great and is very sturdy, especially for a rambunctious 8 month old German shepherd. I love the rubber nobs on the ends so the gate doesn't damage the doorway or walls. It expands and comes down super easy. I have a bad back and is still easy for me manage. The cats found it easy navigate. However the cat door does not have a latch to keep it open so I had to tie so it doesn't swing free. Also the picture isn't what it really looks like, there is no wooden decorative piece, it's just the metal bars. Even so I still love it and am not disappointed at all!!!