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RoseAngel · 02-25-2011, 08:38 AM

hello everyone,
I'm looking for a playpen for a puppy I may get tomorrow, any suggestions? Also for pet supplies what does everyone recommend for stores to shop?

I am very (TOOOO) excited and hope that tomorrow I'll have a lil pup to care for

Warm Regards,
Rose

deonk1 · 02-25-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RoseAngel

hello everyone,
I'm looking for a playpen for a puppy I may get tomorrow, any suggestions? Also for pet supplies what does everyone recommend for stores to shop?

I am very (TOOOO) excited and hope that tomorrow I'll have a lil pup to care for

Warm Regards,
Rose

Welcome! just curious how old is this little pup. The age will determine the types of care you'll need to provide.

I bought an octagonal playpen by Pet Gear

Amazon.com: Soft-Sided Octagon Pen 36" x 36" x... I love it, they come in different sizes, Harley is tiny so he fits perfectly in the small, but he needs to have the roof on when I'm not supervising cause he can jump out of it. I love it cause it's so portable and easy to clean. You can buy them online, I'm in Canada so I'm not sure which stores you can shop at, but I know there are a lot more retailers to sell dog stuff in the US.

As for recommending stores, I would recommend supporting stores that do not support puppy mills as they are generally more reliable.

can't wait to see pics.

miriamgibson · 02-25-2011, 01:45 PM

Ooooohh I hope you get your baby tomorrow. I know how exciting that can be. How old will the baby be? I use a porta crib. It works great. When no one is home during the day and I have to take a shower or clean the house I put Bentley in there ( his bed is in there with his blanket) and he is fine and I know he is safe.

Welcome to YT and Good luck on your new baby!!

kenrhia · 02-25-2011, 02:55 PM

I got a puppy playpen off of ebay they have several sizes available and some even have a mesh zippered top so puppy can go outside and be safe

RachelandSadie · 02-25-2011, 03:07 PM

i got this one. it comes in three sizes and I LOVE IT!!!!
Pet Dog Cat Tent Puppy Playpen Exercise Play Pen Crate Large Zebra - eBay (item 260597733410 end time Mar-01-11 10:55:06 PST)

boopster · 02-25-2011, 03:53 PM

I have 3 of the same playpen the others have mentioned. There are lots of choices out there, but this works the best for me because it folds up flat when not needed AND it has a zip-on top. Believe me, you will want to be able to put the top on when your puppy learns to jump. I started out with a regular baby playpen and just a few days after I got Tallulah I had to leave her alone for an hour... when I got home she met me at the door, very proud of herself, I must add.

RachelandSadie · 02-25-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by boopster

I have 3 of the same playpen the others have mentioned. There are lots of choices out there, but this works the best for me because it folds up flat when not needed AND it has a zip-on top. Believe me, you will want to be able to put the top on when your puppy learns to jump. I started out with a regular baby playpen and just a few days after I got Tallulah I had to leave her alone for an hour... when I got home she met me at the door, very proud of herself, I must add.

haha funny! Sadie figured out how to hoodini her way out of a metal xpen and only seems to do it at my parents house. we will all come home and there she is running to the door. surprise surprise LOL

jennzy · 02-25-2011, 05:58 PM

I am in korea and i saw the breeder use this so ill be getting the same ones (in pink though) u can make make them into any shape you want or double it for height. 24 set is 5g so its super light for travelling as well

playpen

RoseAngel · 02-25-2011, 06:00 PM

I found a small playpen, it's a cosco brand... never heard of it before. It's pink and chocolate.
The little pups are 10 weeks old, 2 little girls to choose from a Duchess and and Daisy and an older brother who is 14 weeks old Flash. My heart is set on a girl right now but who knows Io might fall for Flash and need to bring back all of the pink things I bought

We will be leaving at 6a.m. to travel there, but I'm so excited I doubt I'll sleep.
Thanks so much to each of you for sharing and being so helpful.
I'll post pictures after we get back from our puppy road trip and get the lil one settled when we get back. I hope I've puppy proofed enough... we'll find out tomorrow

Warm Regards,
Rose

Critter · 02-25-2011, 09:03 PM

Amazon.com: North States Superyard Classic XT...
we got this one and love it, we have two little boys. They actually will go to it at night and scratch at the sides when they are ready to go to bed. In the day sometimes when I am working in the front room where its located they will scratch at it to be in it. Some people told me it was going to be too big to potty train them in (that they would have accidents everywhere) but I didn't find that to be the case. They use the puppy pad in there just fine.

Lil Sis · 02-25-2011, 09:19 PM

I have used several, and different ones worked for different needs.
I used the one posted by critter... I find it is a lot less exspensive at toys r us then a pet store!!

I also went to consignment store and bought -- oh like a play pen type pop n play. It was very inexpensive. The girl at the consignment store said they always keep the ones which are a little stained for people who want them for pets. It was reallly cute and I paid like $25.00 and used it when I had my girl and my daughters boy. When they out grew I did not feel bad getting ride of it.
I also have a crate, at this point I don't use a crate but keep her used to it so if the need is there she will go in. In fact she does go in the crate to nap and get away from brothers from time to time.
I also have a portable smaller expen that has a door and is "cute" that I can use. The larger one is now used outside.

Hope that helps

02-25-2011, 08:38 AM	#1
RoseAngel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: China, Maine Posts: 38	looking for playpen for possible new puppy hello everyone, I'm looking for a playpen for a puppy I may get tomorrow, any suggestions? Also for pet supplies what does everyone recommend for stores to shop? I am very (TOOOO) excited and hope that tomorrow I'll have a lil pup to care for Warm Regards, Rose

02-25-2011, 09:03 PM	#10
Critter YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: phoenix Posts: 445	Amazon.com: North States Superyard Classic XT... we got this one and love it, we have two little boys. They actually will go to it at night and scratch at the sides when they are ready to go to bed. In the day sometimes when I am working in the front room where its located they will scratch at it to be in it. Some people told me it was going to be too big to potty train them in (that they would have accidents everywhere) but I didn't find that to be the case. They use the puppy pad in there just fine. __________________ Cris --Mom to Samson and Harley and Josie the pitbull

02-25-2011, 09:19 PM	#11
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I have used several, and different ones worked for different needs. I used the one posted by critter... I find it is a lot less exspensive at toys r us then a pet store!! I also went to consignment store and bought -- oh like a play pen type pop n play. It was very inexpensive. The girl at the consignment store said they always keep the ones which are a little stained for people who want them for pets. It was reallly cute and I paid like $25.00 and used it when I had my girl and my daughters boy. When they out grew I did not feel bad getting ride of it. I also have a crate, at this point I don't use a crate but keep her used to it so if the need is there she will go in. In fact she does go in the crate to nap and get away from brothers from time to time. I also have a portable smaller expen that has a door and is "cute" that I can use. The larger one is now used outside. Hope that helps __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

02-25-2011, 01:45 PM	#3
miriamgibson Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ofallon Posts: 62	Ooooohh I hope you get your baby tomorrow. I know how exciting that can be. How old will the baby be? I use a porta crib. It works great. When no one is home during the day and I have to take a shower or clean the house I put Bentley in there ( his bed is in there with his blanket) and he is fine and I know he is safe. Welcome to YT and Good luck on your new baby!!

02-25-2011, 02:55 PM	#4
kenrhia Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: greencastle Indiana Posts: 36	I got a puppy playpen off of ebay they have several sizes available and some even have a mesh zippered top so puppy can go outside and be safe

02-25-2011, 03:07 PM	#5
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i got this one. it comes in three sizes and I LOVE IT!!!! Pet Dog Cat Tent Puppy Playpen Exercise Play Pen Crate Large Zebra - eBay (item 260597733410 end time Mar-01-11 10:55:06 PST)

02-25-2011, 03:53 PM	#6
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	I have 3 of the same playpen the others have mentioned. There are lots of choices out there, but this works the best for me because it folds up flat when not needed AND it has a zip-on top. Believe me, you will want to be able to put the top on when your puppy learns to jump. I started out with a regular baby playpen and just a few days after I got Tallulah I had to leave her alone for an hour... when I got home she met me at the door, very proud of herself, I must add.

02-25-2011, 05:58 PM	#8
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	I am in korea and i saw the breeder use this so ill be getting the same ones (in pink though) u can make make them into any shape you want or double it for height. 24 set is 5g so its super light for travelling as well playpen

02-25-2011, 06:00 PM	#9
RoseAngel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: China, Maine Posts: 38	I found a small playpen, it's a cosco brand... never heard of it before. It's pink and chocolate. The little pups are 10 weeks old, 2 little girls to choose from a Duchess and and Daisy and an older brother who is 14 weeks old Flash. My heart is set on a girl right now but who knows Io might fall for Flash and need to bring back all of the pink things I bought We will be leaving at 6a.m. to travel there, but I'm so excited I doubt I'll sleep. Thanks so much to each of you for sharing and being so helpful. I'll post pictures after we get back from our puppy road trip and get the lil one settled when we get back. I hope I've puppy proofed enough... we'll find out tomorrow Warm Regards, Rose