06/15/2026
The under-appreciated heroes of behavior change are BABY GATES!
We strongly feel that baby gates are under-utilized and under-appreciated. Management is such a key component of lasting behavioral change when facing puppyhood, behavioral challenges, and preventing the rehearsal of unwanted behaviors.
⭐ Puppyhood: We don't just let puppies free roam! That's signing us up for a LOT of cleanup. Confinement is a safety measure and a "sanity" measure for us humans when we can't actively interact with and supervise our pups, but don't necessarily need them in a kennel.
⭐ Behavioral Challenges: Fearful, anxious, and aggressive pups can all benefit from gates in the home to prevent them from accessing a trigger and providing a safe space for them to be separated.
⭐ Preventing unwanted behaviors: Whether it be jumping on guests, counter-surfing, pestering another pet in the home, or other "nuisance" behaviors, preventing the rehearsal of the behavior unless you're actively training alternatives is important!
