Best metal pet gate for a Dobermann

Sounds like the plastic gate has finally met its match — Dobermanns are tall, strong, and perfectly capable of deciding a gate is optional. The right choice here comes down to three things: your dog's size and jumping ability, the width of the opening you're gating, and whether you can wall-mount it (which matters a lot for a dog that leans or pushes). Pressure-mounted gates are fine for doorways but should never be used at the top of stairs. So — how tall and heavy is your Dobermann, where are you fitting this (doorway, room divider, or stairs), and is drilling into the wall a possibility?

Great — wall-mounted is the right call for a dog her size, it'll hold firm even if she decides to lean on it. At 90cm that's a standard single-panel width, so you don't need an extension kit. What height is the current gate, and did she ever try to jump it or was it more a case of it just physically falling apart over time?

That's useful to know. Pushing and leaning is exactly what destroys plastic hinges over time, so you're right to go metal. For a 32kg Dobermann in a standard doorway with wall-mounting available, I'd go with the Safetots Extra Wide Metal Safety Gate. It's an all-steel frame with a pressure-point wall fix that genuinely handles repeated impact, the hinges are solid and won't flex like plastic, and it opens both ways with a one-handed release — useful when you've got your hands full. It fits openings from 75cm to 82cm in standard configuration, so double-check your exact measurement; if you're at 90cm you'll want the wide-fit version which covers up to 102cm. It sits at around 76cm tall, which is enough for a Dobermann who isn't actively trying to jump. It's available on Amazon UK and consistently well-reviewed by large-dog owners specifically.

It's a straightforward job — you're fixing two wall cups, checking they're level, and dropping the gate in. The instructions are clear and the fixings are included. If you can hang a picture straight, you can fit this gate. Give yourself about 20 minutes and use a spirit level; the main mistake people make is rushing the cup alignment and ending up with a gate that doesn't sit flush. Solid walls are actually easier than stud walls for this, so if your hallway is brick or plaster over block you'll have no trouble at all.

Good luck with the fit — your Dobermann's pushing days against a flimsy frame are over. If you find the opening is slightly wider than expected when you measure properly, the wide-fit version is the one to go for rather than trying to use extension panels, which can introduce weak points. Should last you years this time.