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Pattie · 03-07-2006, 06:45 PM

OK I got a question for anyone who uses a playpen.... Chloe has a few of them, I thought they would work great inside and out. I couldn't keep her in it. Do anyone of your babies climb out as well? Right now I took her 2nd playpen panels apart, I bought "s" hooks from home depot and attached a 2x2 panel on top of each section to keep her inside safe while I am at work. She had been sitting pretty on the end of the couch to greet me and I had no idea how. I had to lie in the dark to find out how she was getting out. She thinks she is a cat!!!! nShe climbs to the top, one step at a time, then balances before she jumps. My heart stopped, all I could see was broken legs or head. She never gets into any trouble when she was getting out, but I feel better when I must leave because I know she is safe and not hanging by a leg of laying broken. (especially since I saw her get out that night) What would I do if she chewed on a cord or something was another thought. I think my solution might be my best bet since I can't think of anything else. Can you? P.S. I tried yorkie proofing an extra bedroom but she yells like a baby lamb and gets so upset, I think because she can't see out. I also do not want her to learn to claw the doorways. I thought of a 20 foot lead in the livingroom but what if she choked or hung? Am I a overly nervous Yorkie Mom?

03-07-2006, 06:45 PM	#1
Pattie Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 701	canine dog playpens OK I got a question for anyone who uses a playpen.... Chloe has a few of them, I thought they would work great inside and out. I couldn't keep her in it. Do anyone of your babies climb out as well? Right now I took her 2nd playpen panels apart, I bought "s" hooks from home depot and attached a 2x2 panel on top of each section to keep her inside safe while I am at work. She had been sitting pretty on the end of the couch to greet me and I had no idea how. I had to lie in the dark to find out how she was getting out. She thinks she is a cat!!!! nShe climbs to the top, one step at a time, then balances before she jumps. My heart stopped, all I could see was broken legs or head. She never gets into any trouble when she was getting out, but I feel better when I must leave because I know she is safe and not hanging by a leg of laying broken. (especially since I saw her get out that night) What would I do if she chewed on a cord or something was another thought. I think my solution might be my best bet since I can't think of anything else. Can you? P.S. I tried yorkie proofing an extra bedroom but she yells like a baby lamb and gets so upset, I think because she can't see out. I also do not want her to learn to claw the doorways. I thought of a 20 foot lead in the livingroom but what if she choked or hung? Am I a overly nervous Yorkie Mom?