Look what I got for my babies!!!!!!!

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by Itspuppyluv

I'm convinced. I bought the blue plaid one. Thanks again.

You're welcome! Let me know what you think when it arrives. Just like many of the others, as soon as I set it up Sophie and the cats went inside to investigate, lay around, and hang out. One this I did forget to mention is my crate is also a "zip" closure. Sophie would paw at it till it unzipped and then would escape. What I did with the this (as it doesn't have a lock like her crate does) I went to Michael's and bought a loop clip (in the jewelry section) to secure the top and bottom zipperheads. This way she can't paw it open. Thought I'd mention that in case any of the other mommies out their have "paw" problems. Good luck!

[cpuff35]

I also have the blue plaid one and would highly recommend this product. I used this in my family room, since Ori is still being potty trained and it has saved our rug a few times!!!

[Nikitta34]

Originally Posted by yorkiepaws

Ok here is a link. Hope it works. If you go to the sellers store you can see different colors.

Blue Pet Tent Exercise Pen Playpen Dog Cat Soft Crate - eBay (item 250314150014 end time Jan-15-09 14:05:11 PST)

Thank you!!! I just wish they sold the khaki/navy color like on GW Little. Oh well, I'm fine with the royal blue. This will be so fantastic for when we're at the beach and this summer while we are traveling in WY.

[silverjoy]

I bought one of these on ebay as well!! I am getting a new baby boy soon and I can't wait to try it out!!

[rosey442]

This looks pretty neat to use during trips to the park, beach, etc. As well as barbecues at friend's and families' houses. Thanks for sharing where you purchased it at.

[yorkiepaws]

Ok, I finally used this today at an Easter gathering. It worked out perfectly. I set it up outside close to the tables and my baby was so happy in there. She had plenty of room and still felt like part of the festivities. When I used to put her in her portable crate she would just whine and bark. Today she was just running around in her little castle. she had a bed, food, water, and some toys. Best purchase ever!

[MyTrixie143]

How sturdy is this? Does it move easily? Mine can be rambunctious at times so I am just wondering if this would hold up well or if it would be sliding across the floor when they are playing in it, lol. It would be nice if it did because I love the fact that it has a top cover as well as a bottom.

[txrosegirl]

Originally Posted by MyTrixie143

How sturdy is this? Does it move easily? Mine can be rambunctious at times so I am just wondering if this would hold up well or if it would be sliding across the floor when they are playing in it, lol. It would be nice if it did because I love the fact that it has a top cover as well as a bottom.

LOL tracey - i have visions of your kiddos sliding all around the floor in this

it is pretty study - a nice, thick canvas type material. i had bid on one a while back on ebay and just took it out of the box this weekend and set it up. i was also pleasantly surprised at the quality - it was a good buy (i won it in an auction and paid $52 w/ free shipping). however, if your kids are anything like mine , i think it would slide unless you had it on carpet and even then, they could probably move it around some. it is not that heavy - which is nice for travel - and seems well made.

i know bentley and miss buffey would be fine in it since both are older and not as rambunctious and are out of their chewing phase, but i worry about bree because that girl chews EVERYTHING

i do wish the bottom was removable but all in all, i like this better than my xpen HTH!

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by txrosegirl

LOL tracey - i have visions of your kiddos sliding all around the floor in this

it is pretty study - a nice, thick canvas type material. i had bid on one a while back on ebay and just took it out of the box this weekend and set it up. i was also pleasantly surprised at the quality - it was a good buy (i won it in an auction and paid $52 w/ free shipping). however, if your kids are anything like mine , i think it would slide unless you had it on carpet and even then, they could probably move it around some. it is not that heavy - which is nice for travel - and seems well made.

i know bentley and miss buffey would be fine in it since both are older and not as rambunctious and are out of their chewing phase, but i worry about bree because that girl chews EVERYTHING

i do wish the bottom was removable but all in all, i like this better than my xpen HTH!

It does come with stakes for outside use. So you can actually stake it into the ground...like a tent. Don't know that it matters, but thought I'd mention it for you.

[txrosegirl]

Originally Posted by KJLive

It does come with stakes for outside use. So you can actually stake it into the ground...like a tent. Don't know that it matters, but thought I'd mention it for you.

good point!!! thanks for the reminder wish i could stake it into my carpet lol

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by txrosegirl

LOL tracey - i have visions of your kiddos sliding all around the floor in this

it is pretty study - a nice, thick canvas type material. i had bid on one a while back on ebay and just took it out of the box this weekend and set it up. i was also pleasantly surprised at the quality - it was a good buy (i won it in an auction and paid $52 w/ free shipping). however, if your kids are anything like mine , i think it would slide unless you had it on carpet and even then, they could probably move it around some. it is not that heavy - which is nice for travel - and seems well made.

i know bentley and miss buffey would be fine in it since both are older and not as rambunctious and are out of their chewing phase, but i worry about bree because that girl chews EVERYTHING

i do wish the bottom was removable but all in all, i like this better than my xpen HTH!

Do you think the bottom would tear on concrete? I read that it is vinyl, and I was thinking of getting one to use at our campsite when we take the girls to the Dunes in our travel trailer. How do you think the bottom would hold up on grass? I think it would also be nice to set up in the shade on the grass when we go to the doggie beach.

My tiny Kia likes to 'dig' and make her nest, do you think she would tear the vinyl bottom?

Sorry for all the questions, I just hate to spend the money if it won't hold up for this kind of use.

I like the fact that it is so lightweight. As it is, we carry so much along to the doggie beach for them.

Thanks.

Sheila

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200

Do you think the bottom would tear on concrete? I read that it is vinyl, and I was thinking of getting one to use at our campsite when we take the girls to the Dunes in our travel trailer. How do you think the bottom would hold up on grass? I think it would also be nice to set up in the shade on the grass when we go to the doggie beach.

My tiny Kia likes to 'dig' and make her nest, do you think she would tear the vinyl bottom?

Sorry for all the questions, I just hate to spend the money if it won't hold up for this kind of use.

I like the fact that it is so lightweight. As it is, we carry so much along to the doggie beach for them.

Thanks.

Sheila

No problem with all the q's. In this economy we don't want to spend money where it's not needed. I don't know that I'd put it on concrete. Simply because I would think it very uncomfortble for the dog. It is vinyl in the bottom but not super thick. I actually have a little blanket in the bottom of mine just for some added cushioning because I keep mine in my kitchen on ceramic tile. I also have it sitting on top of an old mattress pad. (Yep, Sophie is spoiled). In the grass would be fine. Concrete and digging may eventually wear it thin. If you're worried about digging and tearing just put something in the bottom. To me, vinyl gets hot, so whether winter or summer I'd probably still line the bottom with something. This would put a barrier between the vinyl if Kia would start to dig. Sophie knows this is her special place. She treats it as her home and doesn't potty or act up in there. it's funny, actually. She'll dig in my carpet, my sofa, my bed...but she doesn't do it in her own little "place". So maybe Kia will be the same way?

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by KJLive

No problem with all the q's. In this economy we don't want to spend money where it's not needed. I don't know that I'd put it on concrete. Simply because I would think it very uncomfortble for the dog. It is vinyl in the bottom but not super thick. I actually have a little blanket in the bottom of mine just for some added cushioning because I keep mine in my kitchen on ceramic tile. I also have it sitting on top of an old mattress pad. (Yep, Sophie is spoiled). In the grass would be fine. Concrete and digging may eventually wear it thin. If you're worried about digging and tearing just put something in the bottom. To me, vinyl gets hot, so whether winter or summer I'd probably still line the bottom with something. This would put a barrier between the vinyl if Kia would start to dig. Sophie knows this is her special place. She treats it as her home and doesn't potty or act up in there. it's funny, actually. She'll dig in my carpet, my sofa, my bed...but she doesn't do it in her own little "place". So maybe Kia will be the same way?

Thank you for not minding the question's. I think I would put it on a soft mat at the campsite then, and also put a pad in the bottom and a soft blankie. Yes, vinyl does get hot summer & winter.

I 'hope' Kia will be the same as Sophie.

She is such a little character. At night, she sleeps at tight to my neck as she can on my pillow. But she doesn't 'dig' in my pillow, just my blankets, and my couch, and her beds. (which are so numerous throughout the house, a stranger might think we have more than 2 little Yorkie's )

[KJLive]

Originally Posted by Yorkieville200

Thank you for not minding the question's. I think I would put it on a soft mat at the campsite then, and also put a pad in the bottom and a soft blankie. Yes, vinyl does get hot summer & winter.

I 'hope' Kia will be the same as Sophie.

She is such a little character. At night, she sleeps at tight to my neck as she can on my pillow. But she doesn't 'dig' in my pillow, just my blankets, and my couch, and her beds. (which are so numerous throughout the house, a stranger might think we have more than 2 little Yorkie's )

It sounds as if they will do just fine. I truly do believe this to be a good investment. I feel better not putting her in her crate all day. This is more like a "sunroom" for dogs. It's really very nice. I hope it works out for you...keep me posted!

[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by KJLive

It sounds as if they will do just fine. I truly do believe this to be a good investment. I feel better not putting her in her crate all day. This is more like a "sunroom" for dogs. It's really very nice. I hope it works out for you...keep me posted!

You know, I thought exactly the same thing; "sunroom for dogs".

I like the idea that it will keep the bugs off of them when we are camping.