PlayPaws™ Playpen — 16-Panel Foldable Dog Playpen

My husband and I just got a golden retriever puppy a few weeks ago and we also have a 5 year old cocker spaniel. During the summer we like to spend time in our yard and in our pool. We live in a quiet neighborhood but we are right next to a road with occasional walkers and cars so safety for the dogs is of upmost importance to us. Last year I kept my dog on a long lead and that worked decently however she was tangling herself a lot in the bushes and fencing on our deck, and we knew with a second dog the tangling would get worse, especially if they start to play. We didn't want to have to stop what we're doing outside 100 times a day to untangle them so we started to look into other options of keeping them in the yard. I quickly ruled out safety collars and other leads.

The fence/playpen is a sturdy and well built. It is easy to put together and take down. One of the best features is the carry bag I purchase for it. It is big and easy to put the system in and well made. The company is great to work with. I had not opened my set for a couple of months and when I did I was missing a pin. I asked the company about this and they got back to me and resolved the issue. I was shocked as it had been a couple of months sense my purchase and I didn't think they would do anything but I tried and I am very happy! Very glad I got this. I have a golden retriever puppy that loves to chew things but as he is a golden he does not know he can jump over the fence so, I'm happy and they are happy playing in the fence together. Phew!

I read the 1-3 star reviews before purchasing. It arrived earlier today. I just finished setting it up and let my 3 month old puppy try it out. She loves it. Let's get down to the basics. Reviewer says: It's too short. The description does say 24 inches tall. It's for small dogs. I knew that. And if my puppy happens to clear the top rail, I'll add something to deter it from happening again. Reviewer says: It Rusts and Gets Dull After Several Months. So hit it with some anti-rust paint, and reassemble once dry. That's what I'm going to do. Reviewer says: The pins bend after disassembly and reassembly. Maybe for you, but my yard is riddled with mole tunnels. With very little effort, I sunk a pin all the way down into the ground easier than a knife cutting butter. But if you have normal or clay hard dirt, run out to the hardware store and get some very long nails or something.