Our dogs are just about everything to us: family, best friends, and companions. And when we're going to a friend or family member's home (or any place, really) that's dog-friendly, the question isn't whether we're going to bring our furry friend along with us, but how. Leashes are always an option, but if you have a little more room and want your favorite furry friend to be able to roam — or at least relax — more freely, a dog playpen is a great option. They're usually portable, collapsible, and come in a variety of options, so you can select the one that's perfect for your pooch. We've rounded up some of our favorites ahead.
Things we love about the Pet Trex 24" Exercise Playpen For Dogs ($30)? It comes with eight adjustable panels, a secure double-latch door, and ground anchors and stabilizers. Plus, it's a steal at just $30.
The Iris USA 24" 4-Panel Exercise Pet Playpen With Door ($35) is the perfect playpen for smaller dogs, and a great fit for apartment pet owners. It provides eight square feet of play space and a locking door, too.
If you have big dogs, the MidWest Homes For Pets Folding Metal Exercise Pen ($60) is for you. Each of the eight panels is 48 inches high so they won't be able to jump out.
The EliteField 2-Door Soft Pet Playpen ($60) comes in multiple colors, folds into a carrying bag, and includes ground stakes. It's a comfortable choice for pets, indoors or out.
The Ruff 'n' Ruffus Portable Foldable Pet Playpen ($39) comes with a carrying case and collapsible travel bowl. It also includes a removable shade cover to help keep pets out of the heat.
Made from clear plastic rather than grates, the Tespo Pet Playpen ($56) is ideal for small dogs, and it's aesthetically pleasing, too!
The Jespet Pet Dog Playpen ($73) is a great soft-playpen option for larger dogs, with dimensions up to 61" x 61" x 30". Owners will also love the side-pocket storage options.
We love the Iris USA 34" Exercise 8-Panel Pet Playpen With Door ($70) because it looks just like a white picket fence for your favorite pup.
If you're looking to give your pup a lot of outdoor space, the Tooca Dog Pen ($150) is ideal. With 16 panels, you can create an enclosed space of up to 66.5 square feet for your dog(s).
This Pop 'n' Go Pets Playpen ($80) is way too cute, especially if your pooch wants to come camping, where it can also double as a sleeping crate. It's collapsible for easy storage and super portable at just five pounds.
The cylindrical 40" Circular Portable Foldable Pet Playpen ($30) is one of the chicer padded playpens out there. It comes in black and pink.
If you have a particularly jumpy puppy, the roof on the Pawhut Outdoor Metal Small Animal Enclosure ($99) might be right for you. We love that it provides shade, too.
The MyPet Plastic Dog Pet Yard ($80) creates up to 18.5 square feet of space for your best friend. The collapsible panels come with carrying straps and won't scratch your floor if you decide to use it inside.
The Iris 4-Panel Plastic Exercise Dog Playpen ($37) is perfect for pampered pups. We love the pink color, but it comes in blue, gray, and white as well.
The Regalo My Play Portable Soft-Sided Dog Playpen ($60) offers more visiblity than most soft-sided playpen options. It folds up like a camping chair and can accommodate pups of most sizes with its sturdy metal frame.