Your dogs are running all over the place and you can’t get a grip on them?
Then a dog playpen might be the perfect solution for you.
Especially with puppies you bring order into your life and the puppies cannot go anywhere they are not allowed to go.
In more than 10 hours of research, I picked out the best dog pens for 2023 and worked out all the details. In this article I present the top 5 products with their advantages and disadvantages.
I will also introduce you to my test winner, the Feandrea outdoor enclosure for dogs. But of course the other products in the dog playpen category are also very good and have their advantages. Find out now which playpen suits you best.
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Product Test: Dog Playpen
Feandrea outdoor enclosure for hunen
Feandrea offers a safe playground for your dog. The dog run grid consists of 8 grid elements measuring 77 x 80 cm. These can be flexibly connected to each other. As a result, different configurations are conceivable.
From an octagon to a squat or elongated rectangle to completely different shapes, everything is possible. The robust metal tubes ensure excellent stability. For use on parquet floors or tiles, the grids are equipped with floor gliders that prevent scratches.
If you want to use the playpen in the garden, you can anchor it to the ground with connecting rods. The construction of the dog playpen is very easy and goes faster than you might think. All you have to do is plug the connecting rods together and you’re done in a few minutes.
Thanks to the flexible structure, you can easily fold up the enclosure when not in use and store it to save space. All edges and corners are rounded to minimize the risk of injury. The large L-bolts on the door prevent your dog from escaping.
Yaheetech playpen for dogs and puppies
Yaheetech’s dog playpen is suitable for dogs and puppies. It consists of six individual grids that can be assembled either in a hexagon or in a rectangle. It is also practical that the grid can be easily folded up and stowed away when not in use without taking up much space.
The grid is free and can therefore be used both indoors and outdoors. There are special ground anchors for outdoors that guarantee a secure footing.
The built-in door allows for easy access. So you don’t have to lift your dog into the puppy gate, which can quickly become a problem with large and/or heavy dogs, but the four-legged friend can easily walk in himself.
Bigwing Style Dog Playpen
If you don’t like the lattice look of many playpens, then maybe the Bigwing Style enclosure is something for you. The spout consists of eight panels of Oxford cloth. The 600D material is waterproof, durable, breathable and yet safe.
The fabric can be easily washed, so the spout is always clean and hygienic. The design is such that the cloth can be folded up quickly and easily thanks to a number of zippers.
In this way you can store the enclosure to save space or simply take it with you in the car. The practical carry bag simplifies the comfort immensely.
The puppy playpen is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. There are pockets and holders on the side in which you can store accessories such as the dog leash or drinking bottles or similar.
Amazon Basics Foldable Metal Dog Run
The Amazon Basics Portable Dog Playpen accommodates dogs up to 26 inches in size. Each of the eight panels is 42″ x 24″. A play and recreation area of 4.55 m² can be set up.
The dog playpen is made of sturdy iron assembled in a lattice shape. The metal is rustproof and has a black finish.
Thanks to the simple concept, the dog playpen can be set up quickly. It is possible to place the panels in an octagon or in a rectangle. So you are always flexible and can adapt the enclosure to the spatial conditions.
When not in use, the grid can be folded up quickly and easily. If you want to use the playpen outside, I recommend using the eight ground pegs that are included.
all Pets outdoor enclosure for dogs
Last but not least, I don’t want to withhold my award winner in the test from you. The dog playpen with floor from all Pets is made of fabric and thus combines many positive properties.
For me, the big advantage of a playpen for dogs made of fabric is that you don’t have to see the bars reminiscent of captivity every day, but have an attractive fabric model in the house.
The high-quality Oxford fabric is stable and waterproof. The material is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Thanks to the nets on the sides, your dog can keep an eye on everything. At the same time, this ensures good air circulation. Two entrances on the sides offer you a lot of flexibility. I also find it very well thought out that the roof can be easily closed with an additional net.
This is especially useful for dogs trying to climb or jump out of the pen. Another big plus for me is definitely the structure. Thanks to the pop-up function, the enclosure builds itself up.
Purchase advice: dog playpen
Why Are Dog Playpens So Handy?
The classic use of dog pens can probably be expected when your four-legged friend is a puppy. There are good reasons for that. Puppies usually don’t listen to commands yet. They run around wreaking havoc and getting in the way.
What is normal and acceptable in the everyday life of a dog breeder is rather annoying in some situations. For example, if you’re expecting visitors, it’s difficult to constantly remind visitors to watch the puppies.
But even when you’re away from home, the puppies are out of control and, at worst, can cause a lot of mess. For such and similar cases, a puppy playpen is very practical. You can put the puppies in and they can’t get out.
So their radius is limited to a certain area and you can do other things in peace without always having to watch out for the puppies.
At the same time, a puppy gate – unlike dog boxes or similar aids – offers the puppies enough space to play and run around. This means that a longer stay in a correspondingly large enclosure is possible.
A puppy gate can also be very practical for the first time outdoors. Especially if you don’t have a fenced off area in which the puppies can move freely, the risk of the little ones going silly would be too great.
In the puppy playpen they can experience grass, fresh air and environmental influences for the first time without risk. Even if the use of playpens is mainly used for puppies, the products are also recommended for adult dogs.
For example, if your dog doesn’t like being alone in the apartment and develops an urge to destroy, you can restrict its space with the playpen and thus prevent chaos.
But even excited dogs that forget to train themselves when they are visited can be held back in the enclosure.
Conclusion
Feandrea’s dog playpen is very flexible. You can set it up in different shapes so that it fits perfectly with your interior and the spatial conditions.
The grid can be used both indoors (with floor gliders to prevent scratches on the floor) and outdoors (with ground anchors).
The rounded corners and edges as well as the door with safety lock give me a lot of security. I don’t have to worry about injury or escape attempts with this enclosure.
Ultimately, the playpen is very stable and I particularly like it because of its flexibility in construction and use. A thoroughly deserved test winner.
My insider tip for bargain hunters is the all Pets outdoor enclosure for dogs. The playpen at the best price is made of fabric, is light and waterproof and has a net that can be stretched as a roof. The pop-up function for a quick setup should also not go unmentioned.