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?

Wow, an escape artist! Cali is 8 1/2 months old and still has never gotten out of her playpen, which I can't believe since she is quite the climber. I wouldn't tie her up that could be dangerous. i know some other people on here have had the same problem and hopefully one of them can help you.

Respect
 

Cali just has more respect for your rules then my Chloe has for mine! :D

And I was hoping readers here would realize I meant climbing out, not jumping. I foudn it hard to try and explain the situation in here.
Thanks FastEdie for telling me how :)

What about...
-Turning the playpen upside down so she is completely surrounded
-Attaching a baby gate to the top of the play pen
-Putting a fitted crib sheet on top of the play pen (I do this with my daughter in her pack and play)


That's all that I can think of now.....
Good luck to you and your little escape artist!!!

Patti,
I know what you are talking about. Gizmo climed out of his at about 12 weeks old. Just like a cat, climbing up the side of it, one paw at a time. I just quit using it.