Sometimes your dog needs a special spot all to themselves, and a dog playpen, also called a dog exercise pen, can ensure they have that just-right spot to nap, play or observe the world without getting into trouble. Not to be confused with a dog crate, dog pens are designed to provide your pet with a bit more space to safely stretch their legs. (Learn more about the differences here.)
To help you find the best dog playpen for your pet and space, we’ve rounded up the best-selling and top-rated ones sold on Chewy. These have been tried and tested by Chewy pup parents and are their top picks for keeping their dogs safe and secure.
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Best Overall Dog PlaypenFrisco Dog Wire Exercise Pen with Step-Through Door, 36-inch Height $48 at Chewy.com -
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Best Outdoor Dog PlaypenFrisco Ultimate Outdoor Heavy Duty Steel Metal Playpen, 37-inch Height $116 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping$116 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Large Dog PlaypenMidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, 48-inch Height $72 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping$72 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Portable Dog PenFrisco Soft-Sided Dog Exercise Playpen, 24-inch Height $55 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping$55 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Overall Dog Playpen
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dog play pen
awesome product and well built at a great price , this fence will help keep my shepard mix out of the garden by serving as a barrier
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Good for sectioning off yard.
I bought two of these to block off my garden from my two German Shepherd Dog puppies. It has worked great. Before this they loved getting into the raised bed and jumping on each other. Didn't do the tomatoes any good. Lol
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Exactly as expected--Would purchase again!
Works really well as intended/described (i.e. Not intended to house a large, aggressive dog!) but for kittens, pups, small dogs, etc. it's as it should be. Nice to be able to choose height!
Best Outdoor Dog Playpen
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Excellent Quality
I did a lot of researching to find a good quality outdoor playpen and this is the one I chose and I'm very happy with the quality. It's well made, strong, and durable. I bought it to make an extension to the chicken coop and the size is perfect. I really like that you can set it up in the shape you need it, square, round, hexagon. I highly recommend this playpen.
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heavy duty
exactly as described, a very heavy metal pen--we are using as fencing for a part of the yard. No challenge by our large golden, Only have had it a few weeks, it is out in PNW weather and no problems so far would recommend
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Exact Replica of Precision Courtyard Kennel
If you breed and show Labradors you probably know that the Precision Courtyard Kennel has been discontinued. I have been searching for a replacement product with no luck. Finally, someone got it right!!! This product (NOT the other Frisco Xpen that is larger) is an exact replica. Just as heavy, and works seamlessly with my Precision Panels. Every other xpen out there is flimsy garbage that rusts immediately. Please never stop making this X Pen Chewy! Us breeders can’t live without this product! I am including a photo next to an older Precision panel to show the similarities. Chewy panel on the right.
Best Large Dog Playpen
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Excellent! I had one of these before but it was not e-coated. It was used on my patio and rusted. The e-coat. Is perfect for outside.
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Perfect for New Puppy
Exactly what we needed to extend an old wire exercise pen without a door. The door is easy to operate and our puppy has learned to wait until told to jump over the short lower portion. We used it both inside and out
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Has lasted well
We’ve been using this for almost two years now. We started using it around a plastic pool when we got our puppy at seven weeks. Perfect fit without worrying that he would get stuck between the pool and fence. We traveled with it a number of times before partially taking it apart to make a 2’x4’ kennel for the living room. It’s so much easier to move than the heavy metal kennel we also have.
Best Portable Dog Pen
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Great purchase
We needed somewhere to keep our 4-week-old kitten safe when we could not be holding her. This playpen is the perfect size and sets up easily, is cleaned easily and just generally perfect for our requirements. Seems to be well made, and is very easy to set up. Very glad I bought it.
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Perfect for kittens
I purchased for a kitten. Perfect size for litter box plus eating station plus sleeping area. The zip on top is fantastic for getting the dogs acclimated to the new addition! Only downside is that it never really does fold back into a nice rectangle, but y’all know that!!!
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A+ product
I got this for my new puppy instead of a crate. Every dog I have ever had knows a crate is a cage and just hates them. My new puppy loves this. He goes in it by himself, he hides his chewy toys in there for later. And on the occasion he needs to be contained, he stays in there, no whining nothing!. Its well made, I thought the mesh would be the 1st thing he'd ruin, but the mesh can't really be chewed. It's well made, easy to clean and my puppy loves it. This one was a pleasant surprise. I honestly thought that once he was house trained and trustworthy, this would go to donations or the trash.. this review is written about 3 weeks after...
Best Plastic Dog Pen
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Bedtime made easy
I love this for my daschund who recently was diagnosed with disc disease. He can’t jump on or off my bed anymore and I needed something that was going to keep him safe at night while we all sleep.. This is perfect!! He hated being in his crate I think because he feels totally enclosed this was he has the open top and feels a little less confined. it has worked great for crate rest too!
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Nice cube for puppy to play in
We really like that this easily folds and isn't heavy to move around. I have folded flat to block a doorway and that worked great. Need another one as its more versatile than a baby gate.
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Perfect solution
This was the perfect solution for our new puppy. He sleeps in it with no problem and i like the fact it isnt as enclosed as a crate.
Best Dog Pen with Cover
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good deal!
My previous one got chewed to bits by my rabbits, and I needed a new one for my post-surgery cat to stay confined in. I love that this version has a zippered bottom rather than just Velcro. Seems much more secure and prevents leakage from food and litter. All that was missing was the carry bag my previous one had (also chewed through). Not sure why it didn’t, since it’s listed above. Overall very happy with the price and purchase.
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It's great but....
I've had the large Zamba for three years. It's been used on a semi-regular basis. Negatives: If part of the frame becomes misshaped from rowdy pets, it becomes difficult to reshape. The zipper top came unsown and is now held closed with safety pins. If you have to deep clean the playpen and hose it out, it leaves water marks on the canvas. Positives: it's such a great product. It's secure and I feel comfortable leaving pets in it when I'm away. I've also use it as a welping enclosure for pregnant cats. It's brilliant. I will continue to buy Zamba products. It's easy to clean.
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Soft Sided Cat Playpen
This worked out great for an injured kitten we rescued. The kitten had 2 damaged rear legs and had to be kept in a safe environment where she could not jump. We've also used it for kittens that came to us without their mom and had to be bottle fed. Made exceptional well and easy to clean.
Best Heavy-Duty Dog Playpen
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Exercise Pen
My two rabbits are free roaming, but I was having my sister care for them at her house during vacation. I ordered a large exercise pen in which to keep them. The pen was large enough so my bunnies could run and jump. It was sturdy and remarkably easy to set up.
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Perfect for my Lion Lop
This fence was easy to assemble and the perfect size for my indoor Lion Lop. He really enjoys have the freedom to roam around thought out the day rather than stay in his hutch.
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Wire Dog Pen
The quality of this dog exercise pen is so good!! I am so happy with it. My neighbor appreciates the good quality look of it too.
Best Budget Dog Pen
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Great purchase
We needed somewhere to keep our 4-week-old kitten safe when we could not be holding her. This playpen is the perfect size and sets up easily, is cleaned easily and just generally perfect for our requirements. Seems to be well made, and is very easy to set up. Very glad I bought it.
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Perfect for kittens
I purchased for a kitten. Perfect size for litter box plus eating station plus sleeping area. The zip on top is fantastic for getting the dogs acclimated to the new addition! Only downside is that it never really does fold back into a nice rectangle, but y’all know that!!!
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A+ product
I got this for my new puppy instead of a crate. Every dog I have ever had knows a crate is a cage and just hates them. My new puppy loves this. He goes in it by himself, he hides his chewy toys in there for later. And on the occasion he needs to be contained, he stays in there, no whining nothing!. Its well made, I thought the mesh would be the 1st thing he'd ruin, but the mesh can't really be chewed. It's well made, easy to clean and my puppy loves it. This one was a pleasant surprise. I honestly thought that once he was house trained and trustworthy, this would go to donations or the trash.. this review is written about 3 weeks after...
Ideal for sleep or playtime, the best dog playpens will give your pup the perfect spot to romp or relax. Love the idea of giving your dog their own special spot? Take it to the next level with the best dog houses to give your pooch their own backyard room, too.
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