Watch your pet and see how they behave inside the pen at first. Make sure they’re not able to scramble over the top or tip it over. It should be a solid, safe, comfortable place for them to hang out. If you introduce the pen while your dog is still young is the best option as they will begin to see the pen as part of life. Older dogs will, however, require some encouragement (and maybe a bride or two). Using treats and toys to lure them into the pen and then rewarding them while repeating your chosen command (‘Pen’ or ‘Bed’ etc). You should never force your dog inside the pen as this will just make them fear going inside and will lead to more bad habits. Your dog can sleep peacefully – If you have small children in the house, you’ll know once they spot an animal sleeping, they just can’t leave them sleeping and have to wake them up. With a pen, this isn’t possible as the dog and child are separated.

This human baby playpen can be a good option for tiny, young puppies or even small, calm adult dogs. It's so easy to pop open, snap shut, and store in its handy carrying case. It weighs only about 10 pounds and is simple to stash away.This product would be great for dog owners who want to see their dog directly while they are within the pen, and for dog owners who may want peace of mind that their dog is maintained in a specific area,” said one tester. Safe potty training – During potty training (young dogs), you may find that your dog has one or two accidents, this isn’t bad, we all have accidents. But if you’re using a pen, these accidents are all confined to one place rather than dotted around the house. Unchewable – Some dogs just enjoy chewing things up! It’s as simple as that. With a pen they are only able to chew up what you give to them, this means you can fly around the house and hide all your shoes and chewable items before letting your dog roam.

The biggest issue our testers had was assembly. You don’t need tools to assemble it, but it takes some time and works better if you have a second person to help you. You often hear about 'house cats', but this is far less common for dogs. This is because they have a lot more energy that they need to get out their system, and so often need to go outside to let loose. This is why you rarely see people walking cats. This means that, over centuries, dogs have learnt to love being outside - you may often catch them gazing out the window and daydreaming. Therefore, dogs will always be happy to spend time outside and this is why you find that a lot of dogs enjoy their outdoor kennels.

Will you have the right dog pen for me?

This sturdy metal pen is so much more solid than pretty much every other kind of pen. It’s made of metal tube frames and wire panels, covered in a rust-resistant coating. There’s a very convenient step-through gate and eight panels that can be moved around to create a square, octagon, or rectangle pen. (You can also buy it with 24 or 32-inch tall panels for smaller dogs.)