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newmommy · 08-17-2007, 05:40 PM

can you just keep her in a bathroom with food and water and a pee pad or a litter box??

shurweee · 08-17-2007, 06:12 PM

i have had no problems using the metal xpen for my yorkie. in fact that's where he loves to sleep, that's his crate! he does want to come out sometimes but he's never been able to jump over it or anything.

hope you find the right one for your baby!

~Yorkie~Mommy~ · 08-17-2007, 06:41 PM

Ok glad you post this post because the UPS man just delivered Bailey's Playpen about 2 hours ago YAYYYYYYYYYY

we got the Large size Pet Gear Playpen which I do recommend getting that size, here are some pics and so far Bailey can not jump out of it I got it for just about 112.00 including shipping in an ebay store which was lower than petsmart or petco As you can see BAILEY LOVES IT....I kept the lil door open so he can go in and he did, I wanted him to get use to it so when I go to work he will be okay in it.

shurweee · 08-17-2007, 07:22 PM

THAT IS SOOO ADORABLE. im actually thinking about getting a playpen like that now that i've seen yours. haha how much did you get it for?

Mardelin · 08-18-2007, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bebeyorkie

Hi Mardelin,
We have 3 week old pups. When should I start putting pee pads in xpen. Right now I just have sleeping bed and a towel on floor. Will they know to go on them?

Thanks

I start lining before with washable piddle pads before they are born.

Mardelin · 08-18-2007, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mardelin

I start lining before with washable piddle pads before they are born.

Meant to say I start lining before they are born.....when I put mamma in a couple of weeks before due date.

donnarod · 08-18-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by laasilve

So I am a mess over this.

I need to put my 3.4 lb, 5 month old yorkie in a playpen while Im at work but everyone keeps telling me "oh my puppy can climb out of that" or "she jumped it" or even worse "she got stuck in it after biting through it!" Any ideas on what to buy or use??

Thanks
Lauren

When I bought my Maltese, he came home with a playpen and stayed until he was trained. Now, I have the yorkie and she came home with a playpen and did not take long to train her. When I have to leave for hours, I put her in the playpen with treats, water and food. She is almost a year old and will not poop or pee in the playpen.

TurtleDove · 08-18-2007, 03:18 PM

Do you think the largest Pet Gear Play Pen would be enough room for 2 dogs to sleep and play in when I'm away from the house? I currently use the Pet Yard and love it because you can buy extensions to make the play area larger. But, Belle keeps climbing out of it (with the help with the openings). I'm thinking the Pet Gear would be a good solution for this, but don't know if it would be large enough for a 12lb & say a 7lb dog.

Uno baby · 08-18-2007, 03:36 PM

my breeder recommended the superyardXT (same as petyard XT just a different picture on the front that they charge MORE for at petco

) Anyhoo, I went around looking for a supyard and I actually found the Summer brand play pen that I bought for $55.00.

It's great, it comes with 6 panels (we only use 4...we did add one, but then Uno went back to NOT peeing on his pad so we took it out) Anyway, This one is supertall, I loooove it. Uno likes to jump up against the sides, and there is no way he can get out. Has a door that opens and a handle that latches so it can't open.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...=Summer+Infant

TurtleDove · 08-18-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Uno baby

my breeder recommended the superyardXT (same as petyard XT just a different picture on the front that they charge MORE for at petco

) Anyhoo, I went around looking for a supyard and I actually found the Summer brand play pen that I bought for $55.00.

It's great, it comes with 6 panels (we only use 4...we did add one, but then Uno went back to NOT peeing on his pad so we took it out) Anyway, This one is supertall, I loooove it. Uno likes to jump up against the sides, and there is no way he can get out. Has a door that opens and a handle that latches so it can't open.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...=Summer+Infant

Oh, I wish I had found this one much sooner! It's similar to the Pet Yard XT that I currently use, except its 4 inches taller and it has that neat door feature! It's better AND cheaper!

I'll have to ask the boyfriend if we can get this one

Thanks for the link!

Uno baby · 08-18-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleDove

Oh, I wish I had found this one much sooner! It's similar to the Pet Yard XT that I currently use, except its 4 inches taller and it has that neat door feature! It's better AND cheaper!

I'll have to ask the boyfriend if we can get this one

Thanks for the link!

Yeah when I talked to my breeder she said "you don't HAVE to buy pet yard, you can use the same one for kids! They just sell it for a higher price because people will pay anything for their dogs" ...lol. I looked at Petco and it was in the $90 range, I think 97 or something? Anyway, WAY too expensive I thought, and wal mart was selling the same (petyard XT and superyard XT obviously the same brand..) thing except instead of a dalmation on the front there were two children, and the "human" version was in the late 60's-70's. So, I went to Kmart thinking they would have it cheaper and I found this one. . . .it works

donnarod · 08-19-2007, 10:37 AM

The Pet Gear playpen looks just like Tricksie's "Baby Go", a hand me down from my friend's grandson. It doesn't have a door on it. She is almost a year old and when I leave I put her in it but am always afraid that she might try to jump out, never had a problem with her, the problem is "me"!
I want to get something more secure if I need to leave for several hours. Any suggestions?

YorkieTime07 · 08-27-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by laasilve

So I am a mess over this.

I need to put my 3.4 lb, 5 month old yorkie in a playpen while Im at work but everyone keeps telling me "oh my puppy can climb out of that" or "she jumped it" or even worse "she got stuck in it after biting through it!" Any ideas on what to buy or use??

Thanks
Lauren

I bought a happy camper evenflo portable playpen with carrying bag for $20.00 on craigslist!! It is great for my 3lbs of yorkie and he has plenty of room for playing and his food!! ( he won't go to the potty in it anymore which is good!!) What I love the most is that I can fold it up and take it with me when we spend the night out and he feels right at home in his bed!!!

For My Coby · 08-27-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by laasilve

I worry that she will get her head stuck in the bars? Sorry I'm a new Yorkie owner my Shih tzu was a lot easier then my York!

LOL - I know what you mean about the Yorkie and the Shi Tzu!! I have both too, and they are sure on opposite ends of the dog stick!!

Archie's Mom · 08-27-2007, 09:33 PM

I first left Archie in an xpen when he was three months old and 1 1/2 pounds and he 'till this day has never jumped or climbed out of the pen (he's now 4 pounds and a year and 1/2 old). I leave him toys, some comfy blankets to burrow into, food, water, piddle pads and usually a Kong with treats. I also leave the TV on (silly, I know, but I'm convinced it soothes him). Why don't you try him for a couple of hours at a time to build up his acceptance of it? Good luck!

08-17-2007, 05:40 PM	#16
newmommy Keep Me Away From eBay Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,109	can you just keep her in a bathroom with food and water and a pee pad or a litter box?? __________________ There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face!!

08-19-2007, 10:37 AM	#27
donnarod "Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 3,737	puppy playpen The Pet Gear playpen looks just like Tricksie's "Baby Go", a hand me down from my friend's grandson. It doesn't have a door on it. She is almost a year old and when I leave I put her in it but am always afraid that she might try to jump out, never had a problem with her, the problem is "me"! I want to get something more secure if I need to leave for several hours. Any suggestions? __________________ Donna, Tricksie and Peanut

08-27-2007, 09:33 PM	#30
Archie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 580	I first left Archie in an xpen when he was three months old and 1 1/2 pounds and he 'till this day has never jumped or climbed out of the pen (he's now 4 pounds and a year and 1/2 old). I leave him toys, some comfy blankets to burrow into, food, water, piddle pads and usually a Kong with treats. I also leave the TV on (silly, I know, but I'm convinced it soothes him). Why don't you try him for a couple of hours at a time to build up his acceptance of it? Good luck! __________________ Archie's Mom

08-17-2007, 06:12 PM	#17
shurweee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 57	i have had no problems using the metal xpen for my yorkie. in fact that's where he loves to sleep, that's his crate! he does want to come out sometimes but he's never been able to jump over it or anything. hope you find the right one for your baby!

08-17-2007, 07:22 PM	#19
shurweee Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 57	THAT IS SOOO ADORABLE. im actually thinking about getting a playpen like that now that i've seen yours. haha how much did you get it for?

08-18-2007, 03:18 PM	#23
TurtleDove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,510	Do you think the largest Pet Gear Play Pen would be enough room for 2 dogs to sleep and play in when I'm away from the house? I currently use the Pet Yard and love it because you can buy extensions to make the play area larger. But, Belle keeps climbing out of it (with the help with the openings). I'm thinking the Pet Gear would be a good solution for this, but don't know if it would be large enough for a 12lb & say a 7lb dog.

08-18-2007, 03:36 PM	#24
Uno baby Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 125	my breeder recommended the superyardXT (same as petyard XT just a different picture on the front that they charge MORE for at petco ) Anyhoo, I went around looking for a supyard and I actually found the Summer brand play pen that I bought for $55.00. It's great, it comes with 6 panels (we only use 4...we did add one, but then Uno went back to NOT peeing on his pad so we took it out) Anyway, This one is supertall, I loooove it. Uno likes to jump up against the sides, and there is no way he can get out. Has a door that opens and a handle that latches so it can't open. http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_1...=Summer+Infant