With the free-standing dog guard, you can protect your four-legged friends from stairs and potential danger spots in the home. To keep the dog out of certain rooms, the dog guard simply needs to be set up flexibly in the desired width. When not in use, the stair gate can be folded up at any time and stowed away to save space. The foam protectors also protect the floor from scratches. The design with dog paws blends well into the home.