Comes out of the box assembled and easy to use. I bought two to block access to a larger area and couldn't find a single fence that would do the trick. My jumper hasn't even tried to jump the fence. One dog has nosed his way by because he could push against an edge. None of the other dogs are quite as smart so haven't figure that out. I consider the support feet absolutely necessary for the added stability, especially since I am using the gate over a longer length. If you're picky about flaws in the finish, it isn't perfect. However, it looks great overall.