[Jims5543]

Actually a good tug on the gate usually results in the entire latch rotating on the pipe. A good push puts it back where it was originally. Or vise versa.

As a Surveyor I used this trick to enter back yards all the time.

Also - Beggin Strips will tame 98% of the dogs I have encountered. I have probably dealt with over 100 dogs over the years and only had 2 that come to mind that would not let me in the yard after a feeding.

I second the bicycle shop idea.