Carlson Outdoor Extra Tall Super Wide Pet Pen & Gate

Our puppy is an escape artist, most pens have vertical slats that made it easier for her to climb up and over so it was super important we found something that wasn't as easy to climb and this pen is definitely accomplishing that! We've gotten so much use out of this pen and we haven't even had it for a full year. We initially got it so we have a place to keep our puppy contained when we're bringing groceries in and out, when we have maintenance over to the apartment and we need her to stay out of the way, etc. The adjustability and customization of this pen has been so nice to have when we decide to change up the layout of our livingroom. The locking mechanism is great, it's very easy to wipe down when needed, love having a safe place to put puppy away when I need to clean, it has also worked great for our new puppy as a potty training tool. Easy to move around and lightweight enough to pick up when needed, I've paired this with a waterproof high chair mat underneath to protect my floors and it's been great so far. Photo is of the time I found an escaped doggy roaming around and needed to keep him separate from my girl while I searched for his owners. Can't recommend this pen enough !

Ordered multiple for new small breed puppy. One for home, one for grandma's, and one as a wide opening gate. Works perfectly to contain him as needed.I have a plastic MYPET playpen but wanted something better. I wanted a nicer indoor look, an easy to use gate, convertible to many different sizes and shapes for the future,I love the fact that the door only opens inward so he does not learn that he can push his way through a door until we get him properly trained.One unit is used as a gate across a double french door opening. I put blue painters tape on the floor rail below the gate to keep people from tripping on it particularly when it is just left open. The door latch is very easy on the hands. There is a ball on both sides of the latch that must be lifted at the same time in order to lift the latch and open the gate. My shepherd/boxer could easily push and destroy this unit with its plastic parts but fortunately respects the boundary when the gate is closed.To increase the number of panels used it is simply a matter of unscrewing the plastic cap, remove the metal rod and lower plastic cup, align plastic corners with the additional panel, drop the rod down the hole, position the corner to the desired angle, and screw the cap back on making sure to properly seat the teeth together as you screw it tight. Easy.To fold up just loosen all the top plastic joint caps. Separate the play yard at one of the joints. The open end that has the metal rod, will need the lower plastic cup piece to keep the rod in place until the ends are put back together. Fold in a zigzag manner.

I am absolutely thrilled with my new black dog gate! As someone who lives on the first floor, I was looking for a way to secure my outside patio while still allowing it to feel personal and inviting. This gate was just the solution I was looking for! It was incredibly easy to secure to the brick, and it has held up extremely well so far. I also love the fact that the door opens without any issues, making it easy for me to come and go as I please. And let's not forget how amazing it looks! The black color is sleek and modern, and it adds the perfect touch of style to my patio.One of the best things about this gate is that it allows my dog to roam as she pleases without us worrying about her running out on her. The gate provides a safe and secure barrier that gives us peace of mind, while still allowing our furry friend to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.Overall, I would highly recommend this gate to anyone who is looking for a high-quality and stylish way to secure their outdoor space and keep their furry friends safe. Thank you for such a great product!

I have been using this pet yard indoors for an 11 week old puppy. It looks good in the home, is easy to configure, and can be quickly set up in multiple configurations. It is high enough to keep puppy in, but low enough that I can lean over the top and quickly pick up the pup if need be (important for housebreaking).I ordered two additional panels for the Pet Yard to expand its size. It is currently set up like a rectangular run that is 6 feet long and 2 feet wide (using the two additional panels). The walk through gate ties the configuration up nicely. I put my pup's 24 inch crate inside the "run" at one end - and it has worked out beautifully. I open her crate and she is free to play and eat. I could not be more pleased with this purchase.While this pet yard fits the bill for my needs with a puppy, it is not sturdy enough to contain a large adult dog. I also have a 55 lb. Pitbull/Boxer mix and would not think of putting her in it and expecting her to be contained. But for a pup or smallish dog - you cant go wrong. The fact that it converts to a gate with the purchase of some extra hardware ($15) is a bonus too.UPDATE 4//2014I am still using this pet yard daily and it has been nearly six months since I purchased it. My hi-energy now 8-month old pup is 40 pounds and 15 inches high at the shoulder - she's into everything. I use this yard to keep her out of trouble when I am in another room and away from the senior dog in the house. She has just recently started trying to jump out - and luckily has not yet been successful. While I'd buy this product again, next time I would be more cognizant and careful with the plastic knobs/hinges that keep the panels in their configuration as they tend to strip out. As my puppy got older - she started leaning against the panels and then pushing against them which would eventually loosen the hinges which allowed the panels to move out of their original configuration. So, my rectangular shaped run (6 feet long X 2 feet with two extra panels purchased separately) would begin to look like a hexagon on one side. I'd simple push the panels back into alignment and tighten the knobs down really tight until she eventually worked the panels out again. Over months of her pushing on the panels and me pushing them back and re-tightening the knobs down as tight as I could - we have a few stripped hinges that no longer secure some of the panels in their place. Since I use this yard in a rectangular setup - I recently attached a 6 foot long 1X2 along the bottom of each side with some tie wraps which stops the pup from being able to push any of the panels out of configuration. This fixed the problem for my setup once and for all. This solution won't work if you use the yard in an octagonal configuration as shown in the picture - so the trick is to preserve the integrity of the hinge assemblies from the get go.The knobs have a plastic top, but a metal, bolt type thread. This metal thread (bolt) screws into the lower part of a round toothed hinge - which is entirely plastic. This plastic threaded hinge receptacle is where the failure occurs as the threads get weak over time. I have therefore removed one star from my original rating. If Carlson would simply make the threaded portion of the lower hinge out of metal too, then the threads would maintain their integrity and not strip over time - making this a perfect product and 5 stars! But even with this flaw, I feel as though I surely got my money's worth from this pet yard, and well - so did my pup as she did not have to be cramped up in a traditional kennel cage when I was home, but unable to keep my eyes on her.