Best Puppy Pens for 2020

Thanks to its concertina build, this playpen can be erected in just 15 seconds, making it a great option for anyone who doesn’t want something too complicated to build.

The lightweight steel construction makes it suitable to move around, such as if your dog is in the kitchen during the day but you move them upstairs to sleep. It can be folded down to transport, too, making it nice and portable.

The hinged door, with a bolt action lock, is both easy to access and open yet won’t be able to be pushed open by your pet. It all connects using three spring-loaded clips, which are secure yet simple for you to fit.

At 61cm tall, it should be too high for your puppy to jump, and the horizontal bars are too spaced out for them to climb up. It comes in eight pieces, so can be left square or as an octagon depending on the setup you prefer.

Fabric pens are good if you want something which can fold down and is relatively covered, which can help with nervous pets or ones who chew the bars.

It could be a great item if you are taking your puppy to social situations, such as round to see friends or family, or to the park. It pops up and is relatively small so can be placed almost everywhere. There is a carry bag with handles so you can place it in the car.

It has been reinforced with an attached floor mat, which doesn’t only keep the sides erect but also helps to keep any mess confined to the pen and gives your pet somewhere comfortable to stand and lie on.

There are some handy pockets and handles around the outside to keep things safe, and the door zips up so can’t be chewed open. As a final touch, it is available in several colours and sizes.

An eight-panel pen, which can be used in a square or octagonal shape. Made from high-quality iron material, it is incredibly strong and stable, for durable use over time.

It is easy to set up, as you just unfold it and connect all of the panels together. When not in use, it can be reduced back down. At a height of 80cm, it should be impossible for even the most bouncy of doggies to hurdle over.

Because all of the panels attach to each other, there is nothing to stop you extending it even further with the help of another pen – ideal if you have a few pups to look after.

As it is so strong and sturdy, you could use it outside in the garden if the weather is nice but you don’t want Fido running off or eating all your begonias.

A playpen with a base is great if you are in the toilet training stage, so need something easy to clean and which won’t damage your flooring.

It all folds flat once this is taken out, so you can have space back when the dog is elsewhere. There is a little step for them to navigate in order to come out of the door, which is good if you don’t want them escaping when you’re nipping in to top up their food.

The tall edges are pretty jump-proof, and two secure latches will keep the door closed when it needs to be.

A pen which is easy to take up and down when required, and it is lightweight so you can move it around to find the perfect spot.

Able to be used indoor and outdoor, it’s good for dogs who are up to 20 inches tall, so puppies should be good. Step through door access makes it easy for you to go in and check on them, and double door locks should be too much for even the craftiest of pups to break open.

For outdoor use, the pen can be secured to the ground using U-shaped stakes. These come with the purchase which is a nice touch.

There is a selection of sizes, and you can also buy it with or without a door depending on how you will be using it.