The one time I tried to use a gate (years ago with another dog), it turned into an unmitigated disaster. First I tried one gate and the little bugger climbed right over it. So I bought another one and stacked 'em. Rotten little dog then chewed a hole
through the plastic.
So I figure I'm gonna fix his hind end. Repaired the gate, and then proceeded to mix together the most potent hot sauce concoction I could devise. We're talking Louisiana Hot Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, crushed Jalapenos, and a crushed Habanero to boot. Smeared it all over the gate thinking one lick and the dog won't touch another gate as long as he lives.
Came home to a totally destroyed gate. Damned dog ATE IT!
Yep. Had a true Texas Biker dog. Loved hot stuff and booze. (He'd knock your drink over so he could drink it from the floor/ground.)