Thanks to everyone who replied to this! I really appreciate all the input. I just thought I would update you. Max chewed up the gate last night trying to get to Katie. He whined forever last night before he would finally go to sleep....so I decided to let them try it one more time today. He did not waste any time.
I guess we will find out how right his instincts are in a few weeks. I will let you know if we are making puppies. Thanks again.