There’s nothing more important than keeping an eye on your puppy at all times, even when they are inside playpens. The see-through mesh walls on the sides give you the much desired peace of mind about the safety of your little ones. A convenient doggy door gives you access to the inside of the cage and allows the puppy to get in and out pretty easily. Finally, you can choose mesh playpens, which are made of even cheaper materials and cost less than plastic or steel, but you are pretty much restricted to using them indoors. Mesh playpens are lightweight, easy to set up and can be transported with no problem, but they have disadvantages as well; like not being able to use them outside. Ease of Setup This is a much-better option for energetic dogs that push a traditional pen all over the floor,” said a tester. “Just plan on setting it up and not moving it a lot.”

Mesh can work for indoor use as well, but a soft dog pen is less durable and the fabric can be chewed through pretty easily (especially mesh doors). Water resistant materials in the Richell Playpen offer indoor and outdoor use. The 3-in-1 pet playpen can provide a gate or a room divider. Customizable for a 4 or 6 panel playpen. The material that you choose for your playpen for dogs is also important. There are three main materials that these dog playpens are made out of. Metal Alternatively however, you might look for pens which are made from transparent or translucent plastic sheeting. This gives you a better sight of your dog from a number of different angles, so you might consider it to be more appropriate for your needs.

The Parkland Pet Playpen sets up in seconds and is portable. A zipper on the top provides easy access. Made of durable material, this small playpen is appropriate for indoor or outdoor use. This pen was clearly made for people on the go. The setup was easy and intuitive and I could do it by myself,” said one tester. “The instructions were short and simple and I felt like I was able to really easily build the pen.” Eventually, you may consider graduating your a pet gate, which give your dog free run of an entire room within your home. Outdoor Dog Pens

wide and 24″ high, the SKA Portable Puppy Playpen comes in 8 different colors. Easy to assemble, the SKA Portable Playpen comes with a carrying case. Mesh windows provide visibility and air flow. The removable bottom surface is waterproof and there are two layers of overlapping zippers protecting it. This ensures that nothing spills out of it. Access to the inside of the play area is through two zippered doors and gives you ample room to refill the water or remove the litter box (for cats). Building your own playpen will likely save you some cash, and it means that you can design the dog pen to suit your dog’s specific needs. The ABO Gear Dog Playpen offers a spacious experience with 36″ in diameter and 23″ in height. The open mesh sides allow for maximum airflow. Appropriate for indoor or outdoor use, the ABO Gear Dog Playpen is easy to clean.

It’s made of coated wire which should help it last, and make it easier to use outside. The pen is easy to set up: Just unfold and latch together with the enclosed clips. It folds flat for storage and to be moved, but it can be heavy, so it likely won’t be something you want to unfold and set up every day.

This product from New World is available in a variety of sizes, but of course for this entry we’re focusing on the X-Large option, which is suitable for dogs which are up to 30-inches tall. It can be really nice to have an indoor dog pen to provide your pooch with more space to move around while still confining him to a specific area. With three sizes and 9 colors, the HORNIG Dog playpen can be customized to design preference. The easy to assemble playpen folds down to one panel for easy storage. The HORING Dog playpen is machine washable.

Final Thoughts

It has a protective fabric covering with see-through windows on all sides. Zippered walls keep the puppy from clawing or chewing their way out and you can keep an eye on them all the time. A win-win for everybody. It should go without saying that the larger your dog is, the larger her pen needs to be. The idea is to give your dog space to play without getting into trouble.