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You can buy ex-pens that are 36" high. They usually come with plastic caps that are about 4" long that are applied to the top of each section at the folding point to keep it from folding in out out. We have also used a trellis channel to place over the entire length of the ex-pen to keep it rigid. Alternately you can also use a 2"x8" base with a grove in it where you set the ex-pen about 1/2" deep into the wood. If you don't have a router to make the groove, then use two strips of 1/2" by whatever length you need to create the channel to hold the ex-pen secure on each side. That will give it stability and make it easier to move. We have used trellisses as well in the past but they are not as attractive as an ex-pen. For a large area like yours you will need some type of mechanism on each side to keep it attached to the wall to ensure safety. Metal hooks that you screw into the wall works well. |
I currently have an ex-pen that is 48" high, I might have overdone it heh. He was easily clearing 32 inch ex-pen so I had to step it up. it is a 4ft x 4ft ex-pen but I feel bad if he is stuck in it all day. I'd rather give him more room to run around when he is alone. |
Figured I'd update this thread, I did end up purchasing the expanding freestanding gate. My dog did not like it at first, so I had to buy the anti-chew spray to get him to leave it alone. Everything was going well for a few weeks until I started leaving through the back door. When I came home through the front door I found that my dog managed to get through the gate. Looks like he was able to squeeze his body through the gaps in the gate. He does this about once a month, it is not tight enough to get him stuck. I am going to end up putting up something between the holes so that it is impenetrable. I've had the gate for about 5-6 months now and I love it. I would advise against it for smaller dogs though. Chris is 6 lbs, tall and skinny. |
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