MidWest Wire Foldable Dog & Cat Exercise Pen, Black, Medium: 30-in

Editor's note

The pen is the underused answer, and this is the guide's pick for a full working day. A crate for nine hours is not containment, it is storage. A pen gives the dog room to stand, stretch, change position and keep a toilet area away from the bed. That is the honest setup for the hours most people actually work.

The listing gives eight panels at 30 inches, with no tools to set up and the option to attach it to a crate.

The common failure is a climber. If the dog goes over the top, the fix is a mesh roof rather than a taller panel it can still scale. And whatever the setup, leave a stuffed frozen toy inside. The first twenty minutes decide how the rest of the absence goes.

From our guide Crates and Pens for Dogs Home Alone: What Confinement Fixes, and What It Hides.

About this product

Looking for a safe and secure way to keep your furry friend contained? Look no further than the MidWest Wire Foldable Dog & Cat Exercise Pen. Made with durable metal wire and a rust-resistant E-coat finish, this pen is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. With eight panels that are available in five different heights, your furbaby will have plenty of space to roam and play. When fully expanded, the pen provides ample enclosed living space. Plus, setup is a breeze with no tools required and four ground stakes included for outdoor use. And for added convenience, this versatile pen can also be attached to a crate for even more play space.