I bought the gate to stop my toy poodle from eating the cat food, that's why i went with the gate with side panels. It works great, the cats jump over to eat and the dog can't get to the cat food. The only thing is that i didn't realize the legs in the front where so long, they stick out 7" and I'm using it to keep him out of the cat food, so we have to watch our toes when we walk by because it is solid wood.  It works perfectly in doors way.