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Dog Gates, Playpens & Fences

Dog gates, playpens and fences to keep your dog safe inside and out: clear acrylic gates and playpens from Hiddin, whelping boxes and puppy pens from Lakeside, and in-ground and wireless dog fences from PetSafe and SportDOG. Indoor gates run about $350 to $900, playpens and pens about $240 to $2,100, and electronic fence systems about $170 to $470.

Start with what you need to contain: a doorway or room, a puppy or litter, or your whole yard. For gates, measure the opening and your dog's standing height; for fences, measure the area you want covered and how many dogs you have. Need extra receivers or wire for a fence? They're in in-ground fences.

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How to choose a dog gate, playpen or fence

You want toChooseExamplesShop
Block a doorway, hallway or stairsIndoor dog gate (freestanding or walk-through)Hiddin Tall Panel Gate, Clear Freestanding Gate with DoorIndoor dog gates
Give a puppy a safe play areaDog playpenHiddin Clear Pet Playpen, Acrylic Zig Zag GateDog playpens
Whelp and raise a litterWhelping box, then weaning or extension penLakeside Jonart and MagnaBox whelping boxesWhelping boxes
Keep a dog in the yardIn-ground (wired) or wireless electronic fencePetSafe YardMax, Stubborn Dog, Free To Roam; SportDOG Contain-N-TrainIn-ground fences

Indoor gates

Freestanding gates need no hardware, which suits renters and wide openings. Pick a height your dog can't jump; tall panels suit large and athletic dogs. Clear acrylic gates from Hiddin keep sightlines open so the room doesn't feel closed off.

Playpens and whelping boxes

A playpen gives puppies a safe space while you can't watch them. For breeders, a whelping box lets the mother stretch out fully with room for puppies along her belly; extension and weaning pens add space as the litter grows.

In-ground vs wireless fences

An in-ground fence uses a buried boundary wire, so you can shape it to any yard and cover large areas. A wireless fence creates a circular boundary around a base station, with no digging, and moves with you. Stubborn-dog systems offer stronger correction levels. Every electronic fence needs a few weeks of flag training before your dog is off leash.

Dog Gates, Playpens & Fences FAQs

How tall should a dog gate be?

Tall enough that your dog can't jump or climb it. For small dogs a standard gate works; for large, athletic or determined jumpers, choose a tall panel gate.

Do freestanding gates need to be installed?

No. Freestanding gates stand on their own with no drilling, which suits renters and wide or irregular openings. Walk-through gates with a door make it easy for people to pass.

What size whelping box do I need?

The mother should be able to lie fully stretched out with room for the puppies along her belly and space to step in and out. Text a pro at 737-215-3211 with her breed and weight and we'll recommend a size.

Should I choose an in-ground or wireless dog fence?

In-ground fences follow any yard shape and cover larger areas but require burying wire. Wireless fences install in minutes with no digging but create a circular boundary and work best on fairly open, level ground.

Can an electronic fence work for more than one dog?

Yes. Most PetSafe and SportDOG systems support additional dogs with an extra receiver collar for each dog.

How long does it take to train a dog on an electronic fence?

Plan on about two weeks of short daily sessions with boundary flags before your dog is trusted off leash. Follow the training guide that comes with the system.

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