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02-12-2015, 10:42 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Antioch, California
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| Soft Sided Playpen Hello everyone, I'm finally going to get my lil pup soon. I have been shopping so I can have everything already when its time to bring her home. I have decided to get a a soft sided playpen since I think it would be more convenient to take it up and down the stairs and room to room when necessary. I want it big enough to be able to put her bed, toys, pee pads in there and also food and water bowl when necessary. I was thinking about going with the 45 inch one, I think that would be big enough for her to have enough room in. Have anyone used one that can tell me the size they have and your experience with them. |
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02-12-2015, 10:55 AM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Nashville, TN
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| I have one for my pup Pepper Jack. I love it. The one I have has a permanent attached floor. Some have a floor that is attached by velcro. I would avoid those as they can leak. Here's a pic of Pepper Jack asleep in his little bed inside the playpen. I believe this one is 40 inches.
__________________ Lacey Rose Pepper Jack Silkie Rusty A dog is the only creature on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -j.billings Last edited by mygirllacey; 02-12-2015 at 10:57 AM. |
02-12-2015, 11:13 AM | #3 | |
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I had one just like that when Rasta came home. By the third month; he had made several holes by digging. I had to trash it and buy a sturdier crate. | |
02-12-2015, 11:52 AM | #4 | |
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02-12-2015, 12:34 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Antioch, California
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| Yes, thats what I am afraid of. I read so many reviews and alot of people said the same thing. I got my fingers crossed that it work out for us. |
02-12-2015, 01:55 PM | #6 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Nashville, TN
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| I got it from Amazon. Pepper's been in it 6 weeks now. The only problem I have had with it is that Pepper has pawed at the area where the zipper is and has almost opened it enough to get out. I had to use a twisty tie to keep the two zippers together so he can't move them from the inside. No digging yet, but he sure can climb out of it when I leave the top off. I like it because he tends to play and slosh his water everywhere. It wipes up easily.
__________________ Lacey Rose Pepper Jack Silkie Rusty A dog is the only creature on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -j.billings |
02-12-2015, 02:03 PM | #7 |
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__________________ Lacey Rose Pepper Jack Silkie Rusty A dog is the only creature on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -j.billings |
02-12-2015, 02:20 PM | #9 | |
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This is what I have. You can add extra panels for more space if you'd like and get a cover for around $15. | |
02-12-2015, 02:37 PM | #10 |
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| I got that one for Lacey when she was a pup. It is now her bathroom area. Iris makes XL puppy pads that I use in it. She goes through the little door to potty and with the pad being inside the pen, she can't scoot off and miss the pad. She's been using that as her indoor bathroom area for 2 years. Pepper is learning to use it, too. It worked great as a pen when she was a pup. The only reason I didn't use one for Pepper is that I didn't want to confuse Lacey.
__________________ Lacey Rose Pepper Jack Silkie Rusty A dog is the only creature on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. -j.billings |
02-12-2015, 02:45 PM | #11 | |
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02-12-2015, 02:50 PM | #12 |
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| I used on a 36" inch for my puppy. She loved it and would go inside and chase her all around like a kid at fun zone. I bought it for when I visited family members and needed to confine her.
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02-12-2015, 03:44 PM | #13 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | I have one that is 30 inches, and I love it. I have had it for 7 weeks now and she has not chewed it at all. However, my daughters Yorkie did tear a hole in hers. I guess it depends on the dog. |
02-12-2015, 05:08 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | I bought one for my little pup. I got the 46" Pawhut, which we are pleased with. Here is the link: Amazon I chose this because the bottom zips on and off. I wanted a removable bottom and top but the ones with velcro didn't seem to me that they would be secure. The top also zips on & off. I liked it because it is half solid, half netting. I thought that would make a nice shady spot in the summer when using it outside. I gives plenty of room to fit the items you listed. In our case our little one sleeps in his crate and is in his crate when we are not home (which is hardly ever, someone is always home here). So he is in the playpen when we turn our packs and are not playing with him. It keeps him safe when we are home, but otherwise engaged. I also liked the fact that this one came with a carry case for travel. Tip: When you get it, pay attention the first time you unfold it, you will be happy when you go to fold it back up. Some people complained in reviews of pop up playpens that they can't figure out how to fold them back up. Tip: I am fussy, and wanted to have an extra layer of protection for messes. I took an old vinyl tablecloth and folded it, taping it on the underside to fit exactly in the bottom of the playpen. It has been wonderful. Little accidents wipe up so easy. My pup did scratch at it, but he scratches and bites all the seams and anything he can get this mouth on. I just sprayed bitter spray on the seams and edges and of course gave him lots of toys to chew and play with. Tip: When you close the zippers, see that they end at the top, not the bottom, so that your pup doesn't nose it open and escape. Good Luck!!
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02-12-2015, 07:18 PM | #15 | |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Antioch, California
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Thank You for the tips. The extra protection sounds like a great idea. I'm glad that there have been great success with these make me feel more comfortable with getting mine. | |
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