FXW Homeplus Dog Playpen for Indoor Use - Stress-Free and Safe Play, Heavy Duty 32 Inch 6 Panels Dog Pen for Puppies, Small and Medium Dogs, Black│Patented

Pros & Cons below.I especially wanted to say, I have a C section breed, and I’ve always loved the look of the outdoor version used as a whelping pen, but the door on that version would require my short momma fresh outta surgery to leap over the threshold (or me picking her up repeatedly which can be just as bad), so I had held off, hoping they would eventually make a version without such threshold, I’m so glad they did! I had been waiting for soooo long I had just about given up hope, but they finally came thru for me!PROS:Favorite Feature:No threshold - C Section mommas don’t have to jump!Packaging:All panels and pieces were packaged properly, nothing arrived damaged, each piece was protected. Came with a few spare pieces as well.Assembly:Easy to set up! No tools. Done it myself without any help. Didn’t need instructions. I built it to where the door would swing inside, perhaps a bit odd because of the latch, but this way I could walk in with the door so momma couldn’t get a gap to make a run for it. She actually never tried to escape it, so probably not necessary, but completely possible to do this, and could be handy depending on your room size.Details:This pen (double check me here) comes with muffler tubes already installed, whereas with the outdoor version they needed to be purchased separately. I had no issues with rattling or clanging noises, except the sound of the door latching, but that’s acceptable.Pretty Factor:Looks great! Wires are thick enough that it doesn’t give me those “chicken wire” vibes like some of the other manufacturers pens. I chose black, to contrast against my lighter color wall.Dog’s Opinion:My little momma loved it, keep in mind, she loves her crate for bedtime, but she had never been contained by anything other than her crate, and this pen was set up in the spare bedroom she doesn’t visit but maybe twice a year, so I was concerned that she would be afraid of it, especially after anesthesia, hormones, and these little “aliens” crawling towards her, but no, she absolutely loved it. She really enjoyed it. I had let her watch me build it (being careful not to cling the panels together cause I didn’t want to startle her) and began letting her visit the pen and I would hang out inside the pen with her beginning about 4 days prior to her c section. Soon as we walked in the door with the puppies, she led the way to the pen.Size & Configuration Options:I got the 32” 16 panels.Plenty big enough, I created a whelping square on one side, then instead of squaring it off I bowed out the other side to an octagon for me to sit, mom to eat/drink/chill. (I wanted mom to potty inside the pen on pads, so I wouldn’t have to risk her bringing in germs from outside but she wouldn’t potty inside, yet she would walk out the pen door to a pad and potty, that worked but I didn’t think to get a waterproof floor protector large enough to accommodate for that, so just keep in mind you may want to go much bigger for floor protectors. You can make a long run, L shape, complete hexagon or octagon, rectangle, and square. With enough panels you could make shapes within shapes. Additional sets of panels will connect, if it’s the exact same size & model. I do not think the outdoor version would connect well with the indoor version.Cleaning:I was pressed for time, didn’t want to spot test and wait, so I used chlorhexidine to clean it, safe for humans, dogs, puppies, and metals.CONS:Packaging:Box is HEAVY. I had this for weeks sitting in the garage waiting on my dude to help me carry it in, he never got around to it, FIX: open box where it sits and carry each panel to designated area. I could carry 3 panels at a time, although it was a bit cumbersome.Design:The 32” inch has 2 locks on the door, my momma dog is easily contained by only a top latch on her crate, so I’m accustomed to only one latch and found the 2 latches to be annoying.FIX: I zip tied the bottom one to where it wouldn’t catch. Easy to remove the zip tie if necessary later on.I would like to see a single latch in the center of the door to replace the 2 smaller latches, perhaps functioning similar to the old plastic crate types.Assembly:Once you have your shape created, the panels are easily bumped and shifted, I could envision a large rambunctious dog completely rearranging your shape. The pen does rattle if bumped enough to move significantly.FIX: zip ties! I zip tied the top twice and bottom once, I would zip tie inside the indent at the top and then force it to slide down an inch which made it extremely tight & sturdy. Then I zip tied the indent again in case one came loose I could just slide the other down. I used neon zip ties so that I could quickly notice if any were missing in the event mom or pup chewed one loose, plus easier to locate a missing zip tie inside the pen for quick retrieval before an animal swallows it. Mom nibbled on a few of them curiously but then left them alone. You could use black to blend in. Once all panels are zip tied tightly together, this pen doesn’t budge, but you can lift and slide as needed to change out whelping pads.I had heard that closet shelving brackets would snap onto the panels and lock it into place, this may work for the outdoor model (I don’t have the outdoor model so I can’t be sure) but these brackets do not work on the indoor model, plus they’re $6 each, so I highly recommend zip ties.Cleaning:I read in a comment after I ordered that the indoor has a different coating than the outdoor, I still haven’t researched, but I would think the outdoor would have an anti-rust coating, and now I’m assuming that perhaps this one does not. This could be a big flaw when you consider potty training, slobbering dogs, humidity, and even cleaning the pen.Whelping:Drafts. I had put a pool will tall-ish walls inside but still, drafts.FIX: Heavy blankets thrown over the panels, use clips to keep in place, keep checking that blankets don’t slip. Cardboard zip tied could work as well.You will want to create a bumper pad situation for pups so they can’t try to get out and get stuck.FIX: 6” cardboard and or wood (attached on the outside) will work.Whelping pads are easily dug up by mom, this pen has tiny feet, so the whelping pad is not held down securely by the entire panel/pen.FIX: cast iron doorstops sitting on the edges of the whelping pad outside the pen. I considered cutting holes the size of the feet into pads and stitching to reinforce then the pen would absolutely hold a pad still, but that seemed like way too much work and could compromise the integrity of the pads, threads could unravel and become a hazard to puppies.I had ordered pads to fit the layout I envisioned, but after building the pen, and having it larger than envisioned, my pads were too small, so I had to overlap them. Don’t do this, get a massive whelping pad cause you may very well build larger than you expected.Least Favorite Feature:The feet on the panels. I know they’re to protect the floors, but for my whelping purposes, I would really rather the pen help hold pads in place instead. Maybe if the manufacturer could remove the feet design but add a velvet or rubber bottom lining to each panel it could protect floors and hold down pads.I don’t believe the outdoor model has these feet.Puppies can get their paws under the panels because of the floor protecting feet. If you’ve got whelping pads and fleece down (so there’s some “give”), I can’t imagine a puppy’s paw actually becoming stuck, but thought I should mention that. Using a cardboard bumper will prevent all but a paw and eventually only a toe from being able to fit under the panels.Final Thoughts:I’ll buy another. Very happy with this pen.These cons aren’t a dealbreaker for me, I was able to fix each con quickly and easily.This pen is basically a dupe for a big name whelping pen at only 25% the price, without side covers/accessories, hint-hint.

Easy to assemble, functional, can be configured in different ways, perfect for new puppy

We needed a pen big enough for our two older Cairn Terriers, one that was sturdy, tall enough, easy to assemble and light enough for travel. This pen met and exceeded expectations! I love that you can configure shape as easy as the typical square and rectangle. So easy to set up that our 13-year old grandson set it up in a snap!Plenty of ample room for our two boys, their water bowl and comfy mat and it kept them contained. It was money well spent for a solid pen!I would also recommend this for containing and even potty training a puppy!

I bought one set of 8 panels for my house and then bought a second set for over the garage. The panels go together easily and the gates swing well and stay open when needed.Easily reconfigurable and expandable. Soft bottoms protect floors.Sturdy enough to contain two 50-lb. dogs. Even when the doors are open, the dogs love being in their spaces.

I bought this pen to replace my dog’s kennel. He has DM and was starting to struggle getting in and out. The low threshold of this pen makes it easy and less dangerous for him to get in/out. The construction of the pen, ease of installation, and flexibility of the configuration is great. It’s heavy enough to stay in place but my pup could definitely move it across the house if he wanted to. What I don’t love is the double latch gate that you have to reach nearly to the ground to release. It’s not very ergonomic and may be difficult for anyone with limited mobility. Overall I am happy with this purchase.

My 70 lb pittie had a liver biopsy and can’t get on the couch for the next 2 weeks. I bought this to go around her bed in the living room so she could be near us and see us but be confined in here since she is trying to constantly make end runs around us to get on the couch. This is a god send. I can finally leave the room to go to the bathroom or take the trash to the curb. In her younger days, my dog absolutely could have vaulted over this, but in her elderbull status, she is safely locked up in here and doesn’t even attempt to get out. It’s super easy to assemble (but it’s not attached to the wall here), and it’s a nice quality, sturdy piece. The fact that you assemble it yourself gives you a lot of flexibility and you can even configure it with fewer panels to make a small space. Highly recommend! Pic included so you can see how much space my dog has (70 lb average proportioned pit bull) and how her bed fits in there (it’s the XL petfusion ultimate memory foam bed, 44” x 34”). You could fit about 1.5 of her beds in here with a little room on the side.

I love this product! It was packaged securely and arrived in a timely manner.I purchased the 16 panel as I was not sure the size needed. I have a small dog that has becomevision impaired and needed to contain him on the floor. I love the fact that each panel is separate, giving me the option of any size I need at any given time. I especially love the rods that connect each panel. This makes it so easy to just pull out the rod and remove a panel. It came with 2 doors but my dog is unsure of going thru one so the fact that I can remove a rod and open up 2 panels makes a larger door for him is especially helpful. It is very sturdy for my 6 lb Chihuahua. It was also easy to place a cloth covered pool noodle on panels so he would not hurt himself if he ran into it. With the 16 panels I can create 2 separate small areas in different locations. Also, I can just remove a rod and push open the panels to be able to move around in the room without walking around it. Highly recommend!

Arrived before scheduled delivery date. That was Great. Nice construction. Easy to put together. Well packaged. Perfect size for our puppy who will be a small dog. Wish I had discovered this seller and dog playpen before. So impressed I’m going to purchase a larger one for our family room. Thank you for making a well made product. Instructions were very clear and easy to put together