Ripley is a pretty regular escaper...well he used be he actually has not gotten out in a long time, I am contantly worried about that side gate, I went out there a minute ago and stuck a padlock on it, as far as I am concerned my brother can walk around to get to his car(he has a car in the back that he has to sell before he can park his new car there) the back gate is not a problem as it is newer and has a spring attached so it self latches.