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 $47 on Chewy
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Best Outdoor Dog PlaypenFrisco Ultimate Outdoor Heavy Duty Steel Metal Playpen, 37-inch Height $105 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$105 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping
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Best Large Dog PlaypenMidWest Wire Dog Exercise Pen with Step-Thru Door, 48-inch Height $72 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping$72 on ChewyFREE 1-3 day shipping
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Best Overall Dog Playpen
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Sturdy and Portable
LOVE these fences! They are sturdy enough to contain our chihuahua, so he can have a nice area of lawn to potty and play in. And portable - fold up easily if we want to take them anywhere. Recently sent one to my sister so she has one there for when we visit.
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small dog e-pen.
I'm using it to block a spraying cat from my brand new gas free standing stove. Working great and nice looking Lol.
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Nice containment, and easy to assemble.
The fence is of a good quality and weight. Was able to go from box to set up, in a matter of unpacking the fence. Really easy to create a quick and mobile dog containment area.
Best Outdoor Dog Playpen
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Great Pens
I bought 2 of these pens to add on to a backyard chicken coop. Nice heavy duty! I plan on netting over the tops to deter predators. I am very pleased with the weight and quality of these. Price was very reasonable for them as well. You can’t go wrong buying these.
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Exactly what we needed for our escape artist
Our Vizsla Puppy kept climbing over the baby gates we had set up to try and keep him contained in a puppy-proof room. I felt bad keeping him in his crate but its the only place he could be without getting into mischief. This Playpen solved that problem for us. He can't escape from it yet it gives him room to play and stretch his legs. Its made of heavy-duty material and is worth the price. We have used it both in and outside and it's worked great in both environments. If you need a quality playpen for containing an escape artist, I highly recommend this one.
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This pen is fantastic!
This is the second one of these pens that I have purchased. The first one contained my pet goat for over 2 years. It still looks the same as when I bought it. I bought the second one to connect to the first one for my Agility Class so dogs and their handlers can work off leash. The owners were amazed that their dogs did so well off leash in their very first Agility Class!
Best Large Dog Playpen
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dog pens
ORDERED 3, GAVE THE DOGS A NICE LARGE AREA OUT AROUND OUR FIRE PIT SO THEY COULD JOIN US AND NOT BE ON A LEAD. EASY TO SET UP AND THEY JOIN TOGETHER NICELY.
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Great Pen
This pen is a great way to keep a puppy safe while it learns the new surroundings it may find itself in after adoption or birth. I use if in the early morning, at night in the dark and when I am cleaning up the yard. My new puppy feels safe in it and I am confident he is ok.
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Protecting my indoor plants from the puppy!
We have a one year old Newfoundland who wants to reach and chew anything she can reach - which is just about everything. I use this pen to keep our girl away from the plants. It has worked perfectly. Pup is safe and so are my plants - and it looks nice as well!
Best Portable Dog Pen
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Great portable opo
Our three indoor only boys love to be in strollers and carriers outside. They all got so big I finally decided to buy them a playpen. They love it! When we’re not outside, I move it to our game room and open the zipper doors so they can go in and out. It’s a big hit so far. There is no cushion to the bottom (which makes it easier to collapse and move) so I put a plush blanket in & they are happy as can be.
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Great purchase
Love this and my mini Dashunds puppy is very happy with her play house. She eats her food in there, has room for her toots and bead. Great quality and love how it folds up for travel.
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Exercise playpen
We use this for cat! Love it!!! It fits a litter box , food and water and carpeted “fish” with a hiding place and scratcher on top. He loves it. Still a kitten and been through a lot in his young life. We put a blanket on top!
Best Plastic Dog Pen
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Perfect
I place of his toys in the pen and leave the gate open until we need to the store on short trips and he loves it
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perfect for puppies
This was perfect for my baby bichon frise puppy! Very easy to set up. I was worried she might get stuck in the bars because she’s so small, but they have the perfect spacing. It’s very cute and works perfectly.
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Perfect for Teddy
Just rescued another senior doggie, we needed a playpen for him to have his meals without being disturbed. Since he is only 4 lb. and new in the bunch. Originally bought another which happened to be too big for this little guy, Chewy was generous and kind and asked us to donate one we could not use. One of many reasons we love Chewy!!
Best Dog Pen with Cover
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cat tent
We just got 2 kittens and purchased the soft-sided cat playpen/tent. It is great: they have food, water, and a litter box in there. They can play safely and have a good place for naps.
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Sturdy covered catio
Purchased this play yard for my two indoor cats to give them some outdoor enrichment in a safe and secure way. They play yard is absolutely as described and I am very pleased with it. Would recommend.
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Pretty Perfect
It was a breeze to set up, the zippers work perfectly, it’s well made, and everything seems to have been thought through. My cat enjoys hanging out in it just for fun, The enclosure makes her feel secure I think. It’s also pretty and not an eyesore.
Best Heavy-Duty Dog Playpen
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Puppy pen
Terrific product, super simple to build, no instructions necessary. I wish I had bought the taller one, our 10 pound, 10 week old puppy was able to escape over the top!
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Go Pet Wire Exercise Pen
I love this exercise pen . I am babysitting my sons little escape artist dog while he is on vacation with his family . Only the side and back yard is fenced in . I had an old shorter pen in front of the front door so when the pup darts out it couldn’t go far . Tho she managed to escape a few times jumping on it to move it away from the house. This new pen is taller and doesn’t collapse when she jumps up on it . I combined it with the old fencing and ran it from my front door to the gated part of the yard . They have lots of room to watch people walk by now. If my son wasn’t moving 700 miles away and visiting allot less , I’d...
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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.
Best Budget Dog Pen
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Great portable opo
Our three indoor only boys love to be in strollers and carriers outside. They all got so big I finally decided to buy them a playpen. They love it! When we’re not outside, I move it to our game room and open the zipper doors so they can go in and out. It’s a big hit so far. There is no cushion to the bottom (which makes it easier to collapse and move) so I put a plush blanket in & they are happy as can be.
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Great purchase
Love this and my mini Dashunds puppy is very happy with her play house. She eats her food in there, has room for her toots and bead. Great quality and love how it folds up for travel.
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Exercise playpen
We use this for cat! Love it!!! It fits a litter box , food and water and carpeted “fish” with a hiding place and scratcher on top. He loves it. Still a kitten and been through a lot in his young life. We put a blanket on top!
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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