Pet gates do have their drawbacks though, they can be an eyesore as well as making it a pain to get around your house. Luckily there are some gates that are very convenient and eliminate this problem.
*baby gates to keep small animals behind bars. Hey, if a baby can't get past it, your chihuahua won't be able to escape either.
* The Carlson Extra Wide Walk Thru Gate with Pet Door has a smaller door for your cat to walk though, but keeps your boisterous dog behind bars.