Customer Reviews

Ware Manufacturing Deluxe Pop Up Dog Playpen, Medium

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have had this pen for about six months now, and don't know how I lived without it. I have 3 shelties that I take to agility trials and it is *perfect*. The zipper top (essential as I have one dog who'd come over the top) is very easy to put on and take off. The other customer commented about the floor. Well, some animals just aren't good in fabric enclosures. I don't have an issue with the floor; I like that it's velcro and easily removed. Frequenty I don't even use the floor.

This pen is very lightweight and easy to use, which is essential. I also like the two zippered doors, which means you can get the animal out from either side (or unzip the top slightly and lift them over the top.)

At the trial this past weekend I probably could have sold 20 of these pens, people were so impressed.

Well...this pen started out great...once we put our dog in this he slept straight through the night for the first time...however after a week he realized he could paw at the zipper and then stick his nose and paw in and get out...so then we put zip ties on the zippers and after 2 weeks he realized that it was just velcro on the bottom and figured out how to scoot underneath the pen...so in the end I now have a pen that serves me no purpose because he just escapes within 5 minutes of being put in it...needless to say we are back to the metal crate and I wasted my $$

We use these pop-up playpens in the kitten rescue group I belong to. They are fantastic for showing the animals at our outreach events because the kittens are behind a zipper that we can hear, alerting us when someone opens the playpen. It's harder for people to reach their hands in and steal a kitten. The playpen is also very easily folded back up for transport.

Additionally, the playpen is great for keeping kittens in at the foster home. They aren't exposed to germs on the floor, and the nylon is relatively easy to clean. The playpen is also great if you don't have a small place where you can close the door - you won't lose the kittens, and there is no risk of them getting into something that can hurt them.

All in all, this is a great place for small cats and dogs to live in temporarily and remain safe.

It looks like a great idea and indeed with the exception of the floor it is well designed and manufactured--nice thick materials, zippered roof and sides, and then a floor that velcros inside the pen with a minimum of poorly placed velcro strips. It didn't take my chihuahua long to find that and get out.

They may as well have made this from wrapping paper. Without a floor that attaches securely, it is worthless for dogs--as anyone with half a brain would know. It is a shame the manufacturer got stupid when it came to the floor.

I was very suprised and pleased to see how nice this Dog Playpen is. It is great quality constructed and I am glad I purchased it.

Worked great for my two new puppies. I love that the bottom is washable. I plan to use it for taking our dogs to races. Love the top to protect them from sun and other dogs.

Great product. Easy to put up and take down. You can either leave the top/bottom on or not. Easy to carry. Friend and I put both of our dogs in it and they have plenty of room.

We used it for our camping trip. We have two mini schnauzers and it worked OK. It is convinient, but my little puppy found the way to peal the ground cover and chew on grass. She didn't escape thought, just playing.

I have had this pen for a couple weeks now. Before I got the pen, I had been kenneling my two pugs while at work and whenever I was not at home. I have always felt bad that they were in such a confined space. I decided to give the pen a try in hopes that it would allow my dogs a little more freedom and comfort while home alone.

Some people have had problems with their dogs escaping from the pen. I have not, yet. I let the dogs get comfortable with the pen for about a week before I tried to totally enclose them. They had the freedom to go in and out and I rewarded them with treats whenever they got in it. Since I use the pen indoors, I added an old comforter to the floor for added comfort and to make it harder for the dogs to get out. I think my dogs are enjoying it.

Overall, this product has been a blessing so far. I feel better that my dogs are more comfortable and I hope they're appreciating the added freedom as well. I look forward to using the pen when traveling and also using it outdoors.

I got this to use at summer agility trials because on a warm day there's lots of room to stretch out, and although my 3 year old Cardigan Corgi is used to and stays in a soft crate, he got out of this the first time I used it. However, after only the one escape, he stayed in without protest. It has plenty of room for 2 of my corgis (would be a bit of a squeeze for all 3)and it's certainly easier to set up than a soft crate, packs as small and is as light to carry. I'd have given it 5 stars except for the break out.