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YorkieShadow · 10-01-2005, 08:53 PM

I have never used an Xpen But plan on getting one when we have puppies.

Carters Mom · 10-02-2005, 01:50 AM

When we first got Carter, he mastered climbing over a baby gate that was about 24" tall. When we got our x-pen, I got one that is 36" tall and neither he nor Cooper have ever scaled it - thank goodness. I made sure I purchased one that has a top that can be purchased separately, in the event that they would learn to climb over it but I didn't have to worry about it.

My x-pen has a door so they can go in and out of it when it is up.

Lisa

PrairieGirl · 10-02-2005, 05:11 AM

My xpen is 36" high with 8 panels. Folds flat - has a door. Works great.
Lexy is a jumper and can clear 24". She can hit the top of a 28" and balance there until she jumps on over.
I found mine at PetSmart. They had two sizes - a shorter one and the 36". At that time the 36" was on sale and actually a dollar or so cheaper than the short one. It IS a little heavy. But, fits in the Jeep back perfectly and is easy to pull out and setup when we are traveling. It is a very heavy gold wire but was quite expensive - $65.
It works so well (indoors or out) I can't imagine not having it.
When potty training, I set it up as a rectangle (3 across and 1 wide) door in front middle. Potty pad on one end, bed on other end. Food and water near bed. Puppy seems to automatically find the potty pad.
Jeanne

10-02-2005, 01:50 AM	#17
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	When we first got Carter, he mastered climbing over a baby gate that was about 24" tall. When we got our x-pen, I got one that is 36" tall and neither he nor Cooper have ever scaled it - thank goodness. I made sure I purchased one that has a top that can be purchased separately, in the event that they would learn to climb over it but I didn't have to worry about it. My x-pen has a door so they can go in and out of it when it is up. Lisa __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

10-01-2005, 08:53 PM	#16
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	I have never used an Xpen But plan on getting one when we have puppies.

10-02-2005, 05:11 AM	#18
PrairieGirl Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	My xpen is 36" high with 8 panels. Folds flat - has a door. Works great. Lexy is a jumper and can clear 24". She can hit the top of a 28" and balance there until she jumps on over. I found mine at PetSmart. They had two sizes - a shorter one and the 36". At that time the 36" was on sale and actually a dollar or so cheaper than the short one. It IS a little heavy. But, fits in the Jeep back perfectly and is easy to pull out and setup when we are traveling. It is a very heavy gold wire but was quite expensive - $65. It works so well (indoors or out) I can't imagine not having it. When potty training, I set it up as a rectangle (3 across and 1 wide) door in front middle. Potty pad on one end, bed on other end. Food and water near bed. Puppy seems to automatically find the potty pad. Jeanne