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50Twuncle
50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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edited 28 April 2016 at 10:27AM in Pets & pet care
We are collecting a new Puppy in a few days time and are concerned that it can escape through a gap at the bottom of the garden gate - so are looking for a filler rubber flap to fill the 5" gap
The gate is on a slope - so a piece of wood will not be any good............
Any suggestions as to where these can be brought from ?

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  • teddysmum
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    I've never heard of such an item, but you could use a removable length of wood and make sure the puppy is well supervised when outside. This is necessary anyway, to make sure he/she has toileted and doesn't eat or hew anything inappropriate.


    There is also the risk of a small, cute, unsupervised puppy being stolen,as it is unlikely to bark when approached (while an older dog probably would).
  • sheramber
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    What about a piece of wood across the bottom and rising hinges which will lift the gate as it opens.
  • janeys
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    You could buy a piece of lino or perhaps a sample square might do the trick and nail it to the gate.
  • tru
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    Hang the gate so it opens the other way?
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  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    We would stiĺl have a gap
  • tru
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    edited 30 April 2016 at 10:39AM
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    Sorry, half an explanation :D When you swap it, you could hang the gate slightly lower by a few inches.
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  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    edited 30 April 2016 at 11:39AM
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    OK Solved - I have ordered a 6" deep strip of neoprene rubber (8mm thick) - that I can fix to the bottom of the gate !!
  • GwylimT
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    50Twuncle wrote: »
    OK Solved - I have ordered a 6" deep strip of neoprene rubber (8mm thick) - that I can fix to the bottom of the gate !!

    Fab! Gates can be awkward when you have a furry monster running around. Will we get to see any pictures of the cutie?
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