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Old 07-25-2009, 01:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Anyone know about baby gates?

I need to buy a couple to keep my beagle in the kitchen when I'm not home. He's being a bad boy.

One of my openings is 52" wide. So I'll need to buy an extra wide gate or buy a regular gate and purchase additional extensions.

My question is if I buy a regular gate, will several extensions connect together to allow me to reach my desired length? Or will the gate only allow 1 extension on either side? Some of the gates I'm finding won't be the right length even with 2 extensions (1 on either side.) So I was wondering if they connect together - like 3 at a time. Hope this makes sense.

tia!
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Old 07-25-2009, 01:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Feom what I remember, no they wouldn't connect. The longest gates get mounted to the wall but there are expandable ones. Babies R Us probably has what you need.
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Old 07-25-2009, 01:57 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks!

Yeah, I've been looking at Walmart, Target, Babies R' Us, Toys R' Us, JcPenney, Sears, Petsmart, etc. lol. I'm on Amazon right now. These damn things ain't cheap!

Thanks again.
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Old 07-25-2009, 03:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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If youre serious about it I would make a couple wood extensions to fill up the space so that it'll reach. You only need a saw, nails or wood glue, and removable caulk (to make it sturdy against wall and floor, so you don't have to put any nails into your wall).
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Old 07-25-2009, 05:06 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Yeah I guess that could have been an option. I found exactly what I needed at Walmart.com though. A bit pricey but I figure if I'm ever to breed myself, they'll be multifunctional.

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Old 07-26-2009, 03:44 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Yeah I guess that could have been an option. I found exactly what I needed at Walmart.com though. A bit pricey but I figure if I'm ever to breed myself, they'll be multifunctional.

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That just sounds SO wrong lol
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Old 07-26-2009, 03:54 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Never needed one that big, but how about
this this
?
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Old 07-26-2009, 06:54 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Bill Gates had a baby??
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Old 07-27-2009, 03:18 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Never needed one that big, but how about this?
Not to sound like a snot, but I want a 'pretty one' lol. I have one similar to the one you suggested blocking the doorway to the room where my cats' food and litter boxes are. I hate the damn thing because I have to step over it (it's tall) to get in the room or take it down completely. Having the swinging gates would be so much easier.................................and prettier .
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Old 07-28-2009, 06:43 AM   #10 (permalink)
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extra wide baby gate - Google Search

There's a ton of them. Modular ones ... single gate ones ... double gate ones ...

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Old 07-28-2009, 10:14 AM   #11 (permalink)
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...My question is if I buy a regular gate, will several extensions connect together to allow me to reach my desired length? Or will the gate only allow 1 extension on either side?
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extra wide baby gate - Google Search

There's a ton of them. Modular ones ... single gate ones ... double gate ones ...
Thanks for the pro tip! But I wasn't asking where I can find them lol.
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Old 07-28-2009, 10:54 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Thanks for the pro tip! But I wasn't asking where I can find them lol.
Ah. I supplied that Google link less for WHERE to find them and more for what is available.

I'd say that you are looking specifically for a modular baby or pet gate/fence. I've seen some that extend across an entire room.

The answer to your question in the OP is: it depends on the way the manufacturer intended for them to be used. Some you can keep adding modules until it's 9' wide:

Wood Panel Pet Gates - Pet Classics™

others you can't.
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Old 07-28-2009, 11:17 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Took me a little while but I think / hope I found what I need lol. Thanks .
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Old 07-28-2009, 08:31 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Just to forewarn you, he will probably learn how to climb over it.
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Old 07-28-2009, 09:17 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Go to hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope not. I have one already up blocking him from getting in the 'cat room,' where I keep their food, water and litter boxes. He goes nuts when I feed them, trying to get in there but he's never succeeded.

*knocks on wood*
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