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JCarlson2004 · 05-08-2006, 11:46 AM

I'm going to visit hubby's parents soon and we're bringing our pooches with us. I would like to buy a play pen for them to fit COMFORTABLY in. I don't want them to be squished or crowded. I would only put them in the play pen when we go out to dinner or leave the house and go someplace that dogs are not allowed.

But the real reason I want a play pen is beause hubby and I bought his parents a beautiful female chocolate Lab. She a sweetie and a big mush

but I don't feel comfortable leaving her alone with my 2 little dogs -- just in case they play too rough. It's one thing with 2 small dogs play rough but it's totally different when 2 little dogs play rough with an 80 lb Lab.

Someone could seriously get hurt -- even if it's an accident. I don't mind our dogs playing together, as long as their supervised at all times.

Any suggestions on where I can buy a nice, big, roomy play pen? I also don't want to spend a TON of money on it -- hopefully under $80 if possible. But money is not a HUGE issue -- the most important thing is that they aren't crowded in the play pen in case we're out of the house for 4 or 5 hours (i.e., if we go to dinner and the movies). I'd hate for them to be uncomfortable and crowded.

All suggestions are greatly appreciated.

PS - Codie is 6 lbs and Tia is a little under 3 lbs.

JeanieK · 05-08-2006, 11:51 AM

I would just get a baby pack and play. they sell them at Walmart, Kmart, target, Sears, and any baby stiore.

some one else just had a thread on here showing one from Walmart.

vainchick5 · 05-08-2006, 11:55 AM

Rob got Coco this hugggee plastic playpen at Baby's R' us and it was like $80. What a great investment. I use that for her and Maximus to play in sometimes and he's bigger than Codie. It's great because you can make it into a circle or make a half circle against a wall or you can even take the pieces apart to form your own shape play pen. I would HIGHLY recommend that.

JCarlson2004 · 05-08-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

I would just get a baby pack and play. they sell them at Walmart, Kmart, target, Sears, and any baby stiore.

some one else just had a thread on here showing one from Walmart.

Hi

Yes, I saw the thread. But I don't know if that x-pen is roomy enough.

Do all x-pens come in the same size or do they sell wider ones or even longer ones? I just want to make sure my babies have enough room while they're in there. My dogs have never been crated or kept in a small, confined space. I don't want them to be scared or feel uncomfortable -- that's my main concern. I know I could just go to Babies R Us and get an x-pen, but I want a ROOOOMY one.

vainchick5 · 05-08-2006, 11:58 AM

Here is the link to the one I have
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby

Oh and you can buy extensions for this if you want it bigger but trust me it's huge.

Tiger's Mom · 05-08-2006, 12:04 PM

We just ordered 2 expens from this site . . . see if this is what you are looking. Prices looks really reasonable as well as shipping per my DH.

http://www.rockbottompetsupply.com/category_s/17.htm

JCarlson2004 · 05-08-2006, 12:12 PM

Great links, thanks!!

JillandJack · 05-08-2006, 12:15 PM

Here is another option from Pet Edge. We have one in the kitchen and take it outside as well. You could put two together for more room. It is important to find one you think will be most comfortable for your little furbabies. If they have never been caged or crated they may not like it at first but just give them a little time to get used to it before you make your visit. Good luck finding one!

http://www.petedge.com/shopping/prod...uctID=515&AS=1

Patti · 05-08-2006, 12:24 PM

I have a dog playpen that zips open on one end so they can go in and out by themselves if you want them to. It's called Home n Go puppy pen.

shelbysmom · 05-08-2006, 12:42 PM

Well, I have or have had all of the above

I think the metal expens are the easiest transport and still give enough floor space for 2 small dogs. Be sure to get one tall enough, so they don't climb out. The metal pens fold up flat.

The plastic pen gives more floor space but it is bulkier, and not as easy to take up and down. It's also heavier to carry.

The doggy playpen doesn't give much space and it says on there not to leave dogs alone in it.

Like I said, for your needs (most portable and roomy) I vote for metal expen.

good luck

shelbysmom · 05-08-2006, 03:16 PM

I just measured the space of my 8 panel Precision brand expen (from Petco).

4' x 4'

MyTrixie143 · 05-08-2006, 06:34 PM

I ordered my from www.dog.com. They have pens 60 and under depending on the size you are looking for. I ordered it and got it a couple days later, their shipping is really quick. You can get a pen that can have extra panels added to it. I have two playpens, the other one that I got was from petco and it was much more expensive.

Tiger's Mom · 05-11-2006, 08:25 AM

I just got both of my expens last night and I must say they are really really nice. Hubby put them together (as you can connect them to make one big pen) and it is HUGE . . . Tiger and Nika will surely have a roomy place to play while I am sewing . . . I highly recommend it!

05-08-2006, 11:46 AM	#1
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	X-Pen / Play Pen I'm going to visit hubby's parents soon and we're bringing our pooches with us. I would like to buy a play pen for them to fit COMFORTABLY in. I don't want them to be squished or crowded. I would only put them in the play pen when we go out to dinner or leave the house and go someplace that dogs are not allowed. But the real reason I want a play pen is beause hubby and I bought his parents a beautiful female chocolate Lab. She a sweetie and a big mush but I don't feel comfortable leaving her alone with my 2 little dogs -- just in case they play too rough. It's one thing with 2 small dogs play rough but it's totally different when 2 little dogs play rough with an 80 lb Lab. Someone could seriously get hurt -- even if it's an accident. I don't mind our dogs playing together, as long as their supervised at all times. Any suggestions on where I can buy a nice, big, roomy play pen? I also don't want to spend a TON of money on it -- hopefully under $80 if possible. But money is not a HUGE issue -- the most important thing is that they aren't crowded in the play pen in case we're out of the house for 4 or 5 hours (i.e., if we go to dinner and the movies). I'd hate for them to be uncomfortable and crowded. All suggestions are greatly appreciated. PS - Codie is 6 lbs and Tia is a little under 3 lbs. __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You Last edited by JCarlson2004; 05-08-2006 at 11:49 AM.

05-08-2006, 11:55 AM	#3
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Rob got Coco this hugggee plastic playpen at Baby's R' us and it was like $80. What a great investment. I use that for her and Maximus to play in sometimes and he's bigger than Codie. It's great because you can make it into a circle or make a half circle against a wall or you can even take the pieces apart to form your own shape play pen. I would HIGHLY recommend that. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

05-08-2006, 11:58 AM	#5
vainchick5 YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,588	Here is the link to the one I have http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby Oh and you can buy extensions for this if you want it bigger but trust me it's huge. __________________ Mommy to Coco and Rocco

05-08-2006, 12:12 PM	#7
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Great links, thanks!! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

05-08-2006, 12:15 PM	#8
JillandJack Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cheesehead Land Posts: 1,127 Blog Entries: 1	Here is another option from Pet Edge. We have one in the kitchen and take it outside as well. You could put two together for more room. It is important to find one you think will be most comfortable for your little furbabies. If they have never been caged or crated they may not like it at first but just give them a little time to get used to it before you make your visit. Good luck finding one! http://www.petedge.com/shopping/prod...uctID=515&AS=1 __________________ Jack Jilly Bean *Who Needs A Doorbell When They Have A Yorkie!!!*

05-08-2006, 11:51 AM	#2
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I would just get a baby pack and play. they sell them at Walmart, Kmart, target, Sears, and any baby stiore. some one else just had a thread on here showing one from Walmart.

05-08-2006, 12:04 PM	#6
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	We just ordered 2 expens from this site . . . see if this is what you are looking. Prices looks really reasonable as well as shipping per my DH. http://www.rockbottompetsupply.com/category_s/17.htm

05-08-2006, 12:24 PM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I have a dog playpen that zips open on one end so they can go in and out by themselves if you want them to. It's called Home n Go puppy pen. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-08-2006, 12:42 PM	#10
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	Well, I have or have had all of the above I think the metal expens are the easiest transport and still give enough floor space for 2 small dogs. Be sure to get one tall enough, so they don't climb out. The metal pens fold up flat. The plastic pen gives more floor space but it is bulkier, and not as easy to take up and down. It's also heavier to carry. The doggy playpen doesn't give much space and it says on there not to leave dogs alone in it. Like I said, for your needs (most portable and roomy) I vote for metal expen. good luck

05-08-2006, 03:16 PM	#11
shelbysmom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,394	I just measured the space of my 8 panel Precision brand expen (from Petco). 4' x 4'

05-08-2006, 06:34 PM	#12
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I ordered my from www.dog.com. They have pens 60 and under depending on the size you are looking for. I ordered it and got it a couple days later, their shipping is really quick. You can get a pen that can have extra panels added to it. I have two playpens, the other one that I got was from petco and it was much more expensive. __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

05-11-2006, 08:25 AM	#13
Tiger's Mom Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,339	I just got both of my expens last night and I must say they are really really nice. Hubby put them together (as you can connect them to make one big pen) and it is HUGE . . . Tiger and Nika will surely have a roomy place to play while I am sewing . . . I highly recommend it!