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 $69 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping$69 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Portable Dog PenFrisco Soft-Sided Dog Exercise Playpen, 24-inch Height $57 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping$57 at Chewy.comFREE 1-3 day shipping -
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Best Overall Dog Playpen
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Wire Dog & Small Pet Exercise Pen
Well built. Sturdy. Lots a room for my miniature schnauzer to run around. One thing I do not like are the stakes to hold the pen in place. I cannot get mine all the way in the ground.
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Great Playpen for puppy
I'm really glad I ordered this as it has helped a lot to keep baby Ezra safe whole givingher room during crate training and when mom leaves house. I would order again. It attached just fine to our crate and is sturdy enough for our Westie.
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Great Pen
Great exercise pen for my puppy. I attached to to his Frisco double door crate and gives him the feedom of coming out of his pen during times while I'm not at gome.
Best Outdoor Dog Playpen
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Very pleased
Impressed with quality of materials and ease of set up. Very well designed. We plan to use it when camping.
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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
Best Large Dog Playpen
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Awesome pen
We use this as a gate. One end is hooked into our puppy’s crate, the other end is wedged between a wall and couch. It works awesome. Easy enough for my 6 year old to open and close from both ends, sturdy enough to keep puppy inside. Easy to set up and figure everything out. Holds up to our 10 lb puppy jumping on it when we go on the other size. Tall enough she can’t get over it. Picture is of when both ends of the pen were connected to the crate. Three kids and one puppy fit well! I’m very happy with this purchase. I’ve owned this for about two weeks and it’s gone through a lot of abuse with my rough children.
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Puppy pen
This pen is wonderful. I have 6 puppies and I put them in it at night and during the day when it gets too hot for them outside or if it’s raining. They can’t climb out and they have plenty of room.
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Very Useful!!!!
My dog was a little afraid in using it at first because it was bigger but once I put in his favorite bed and toys he started calming down and playing around in it.
Best Portable Dog Pen
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great for kittens
I bought the 45x45 and it’s great for kittens or if you have one cat that needs to be temporarily quarantined. It’s easy to setup and The zipper is easier to use. Sturdy, and easy to clean.
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Happy with this
Took our puppy traveling 2x and it came in so handy. He liked it to. “A safe zone” Great quality and design
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Great for housing a cat for a couple of days
Need to keep a cat for a friend for two days during a move, and the pen was the perfect solution. Got the surprisingly large 45” version. It was secure, and his large litter box fit, along with a feeding tray and his blanket. I threw a light tablecloth over half of the top to give it more of a hidey-hole feel for the scared puss. The cost of the pen just about equaled two nights of boarding elsewhere, so it was definitely worth the cost. My cat enjoyed exploring it and I’ll use it when traveling with her, or whenever she may need temporary shelter. There are online videos to help with folding it up after use, though like others have said...
Best Plastic Dog Pen
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Perfect Playpen
I bought 2 of these pens for my chihuahua mix puppy. One for home and one for when he goes to work with me. They are perfect for him. He has plenty of space to eat, sleep, and play. Very easy to assemble. Light weight and easy to move.
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Nice little playpen
I like this pen as it is a good size and the door latches well. My little one is happy in it.
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Good Quality Playpen
I bought this for my senior dog, a small 19 lb. that had her leg amputated due to cancer. This playpen is big enough for her bed and bowls. It made her feel secure and safe from my other dogs and kept her quiet. At night I moved this to my king sized bed so that she could sleep next to me. I highly recommend this product. I am very pleased with it.
Best Dog Pen with Cover
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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.
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Wonderful
Molly and I love it. Well made..sturdy . Arrived fast. Safe place for Molly at times I can't keep an eye on her. Very happy we purchased the "Play House".
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 for kittens
I bought the 45x45 and it’s great for kittens or if you have one cat that needs to be temporarily quarantined. It’s easy to setup and The zipper is easier to use. Sturdy, and easy to clean.
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Happy with this
Took our puppy traveling 2x and it came in so handy. He liked it to. “A safe zone” Great quality and design
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Great for housing a cat for a couple of days
Need to keep a cat for a friend for two days during a move, and the pen was the perfect solution. Got the surprisingly large 45” version. It was secure, and his large litter box fit, along with a feeding tray and his blanket. I threw a light tablecloth over half of the top to give it more of a hidey-hole feel for the scared puss. The cost of the pen just about equaled two nights of boarding elsewhere, so it was definitely worth the cost. My cat enjoyed exploring it and I’ll use it when traveling with her, or whenever she may need temporary shelter. There are online videos to help with folding it up after use, though like others have said...
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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