Baby Playpens

[Nico29]

I have to say that before we used to take the expens with us (and sometimes we still do to section off areas of the room) but carrying it is hard becuase it is HEAVY. I really like how light weight the tent "puppy playpen" is.

[Zanders' mom]

I saw this play pen at the Houston Dog show it looked light so I wondered how does it stay in place? if the dog stands on her back legs with front paws on the mesh will the play pen move? or slide?

[107barney]

The three of mine horse around in their tent and no one has tipped over yet. I really like the item - it's light, easy to set up/break down and is very cute.

[yorkiehugs]

Would there be a way to secure the water and food bowls?

Buddy is old, eye sight problems, along with the cancer and stroke problems. (His back leg is still slides sometimes).

I really want to find the safest thing for him! And let him find his water and food.

[107barney]

I think you would just have to leave the water/food bowls in the tent on the ground and I'm not sure how you would secure them. Maybe you could get heavy bowls like ceramic or something that would stay put?? I'm not sure though. I can try to send you a video clip of the tent with the dogs in it tomorrow if that might help you see it better to help decide what item to purchase.

[yorkiehugs]

Thank you 107, and everybody else!!!

It's starting to get harder now, I know Buddy won't be with me that much longer. I just want him safe and comfortable, out of harms way.

[Nico29]

Awww....I asked my husband if he thought the tent would be good for your dog and he agrees with me. We have it on top of carpet.....I imagine that if you have hard flooring that it could be a little slippery but maybe put a few towels underneath it? If you put a bed in there, with a heavy water bowl, I think your baby should be ok. I do not think that it could be topped over even if you had a couple of yorkies leaning on the mesh. It's a very stable tent. The mesh is high quality.

[bloominsuz]

I used a pac-n-play when Shayna was a baby to keep her corraled, however she hated it along with her crate. She would toss her food, yell and scream and scratch at the mesh (no damage though to either). When we are away at family I will bring it to keep her contained. The only way to keep her quiet was to put her sister a Mini Bull in there with her. After a while we felt that wasn't fair to Ginger so we gave them up. At 8mo she has have free roam, but I still watch her for booboos in the bathroom or hallway (they can be very sneaky).

[harleyyorkie]

Originally Posted by yorkiehugs

Does anyone use this for their yorkie?

In another month it will be cool enough to cook.

So I would like to move Buddy out of the kitchen. But I also need to contain him some how. It has to be a soft sided, so he doesn't hit his head on anything hard.

I was thinking of a playpen but was wondering, could his little nails get caught in the mesh?

Any other suggestions would be great.

I used a regular human playpen for my first two, they chewed through the mesh eventually, and I had to put a piece of plywood on top to keep them from jumping out! My Scooter can scale a wall! Now I have a soft-sided crate that has a zippered top. There are many sizes. Google "soft-sided crates for dogs". G W Little has some but they are about $20.00 higher than what I got mine for at dogkennels.com

[kezza]

I have this one for my Pixie...its brilliant for going away on holidays..she's only tiny so its peace of mind for me when away from the safety of home.

Pet Gear Puppy Play Pen Travel Holiday Crate Dog Pink

[107barney]

Here is a video of the tent to help decide if this would be right for buddy.

YouTube - Yorkies in pet tent

[kezza]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Here is a video of the tent to help decide if this would be right for buddy.

YouTube - Yorkies in pet tent

I looked at those on ebay before deciding on the petgear playpen.

Hope you don't think me rude for saying but it looks kind of small for 3 yorkies though..suppose its ok if they are not left alone in it for long periods...and the adult can't get away from the lively puppy when she needs a break!
They are great for holidays though...and would be brilliant for the elderly yorkie.

[Nico29]

107 Barney- I think that was so lovely what you did to help the OP decide! You really are thoughtful. Your little guys are super duper cute! I have the large tent....I love it. It just offers a little more space to walk around. I can see that your little loves enjoy being in there as much as my little man. Again, I'm sure the OP will agree, you made a wonderful and informative video.

[mjharpst]

Would you all suggest a soft sided playpen or a metal one? I wouldnt want my two to scratch there way out.

[Nico29]

I can't imagine being able to scratch their way out but that's just my opinion with my puppy. Maybe others disagree but you need to choose what you feel most comfortable with.