Yaheetech Heavy Duty 8 Panel Dog Play Pen Pet Playpen for Puppy/Rabbit/Duck/Cat Foldable Exercise Pen Indoor Outdoor

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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 pen comes with or without a door. Unlike some pens that have step-through doors that don’t take up an entire panel, this gate is one of the eight panels and goes all the way to the ground. That makes it a little difficult to use outdoors because it can get caught on grass or turf when opening and closing. You can buy more than one heavy duty dog playpen if a greater area needs to be covered, just ensure you buy the same height!

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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.” Pens are a helpful training tool,” says Melissa “MJ” Viera, founder and licensed groomer and trainer of MJ’s Pet Training Academy located in Acushnet, Massachusetts. “When it comes to potty training a puppy, setting up a pen outside can help speed the process along. This gives your puppy a small area with less distraction and eventually helps transition them to free roaming. Portable pens are an excellent training tool for puppies.” We tested 19 different dog pens in our New York lab, evaluating a wide range of pens for qualities like versatility, stability, and how easy they were to set up. Several models were tested in at-home environments as well. We also spoke to long-time puppy fosters, rescue volunteers, and trainers for additional insight in what you should look for when shopping for a new dog pen. This metal pen is easy to set up and take down, but it’s even easier than some because there’s a built-in latch instead of clips. Clips can get wonky from puppy chewing and it’s easy to lose them when you store the pen. (Tip: Clip them all on the top.) Set-up instructions are easy to follow and it has a clip to keep the pen together when folded.

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. There are multiple velcro compartments on the sides of the pen that can potentially be used for toys and doggie treats,” said one tester. “And it's spacious enough for almost any dog to roam around in, roll around in and/or sleep within it.”

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This may not be the best choice for older, rowdier puppies, who may try to climb up the sides or gnaw on the netting. But it’s an excellent option for very young puppies who need a safe space to hang out after naps or between feedings.

Some agile pups can also climb out, particularly when a pen is too short, so see how your pup acts before leaving them alone. Unlike some pens, this one has a step-through door, which makes it easy to walk in when you need to feed your pup or clean up any messes. The door has two sturdy latches which are difficult for pets to open, but sometimes tough for people too. 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.”

Depending on how you plan on using the pen, you’ll want to make sure your pet has room to move around. If it’s for a puppy, make sure there’s room for a separate sleeping area, a place to play, and a potty spot. A1: If you are on grass and secure the long pins into the ground, it will not move, however on pavers it could be moved a bit. We have put ours on both.