Collection: Enclosures & Playpens

A pet enclosure or playpen gives your pet a safe, contained space — for a dog playpen or puppy playpen for a puppy learning the house rules, a small pet with a play area, in a dog enclosure or any pet space for a pet who needs somewhere secure when you can't watch them. The right one suits your pet's size and where it goes, indoors or out. It's more open than a crate, giving room to move while keeping the pet safe and your home protected. Think about your pet's size, indoor or outdoor use, and the space you have.

What is a pet playpen for?

A pet playpen is an open-topped or covered enclosure that keeps a pet in a defined safe area with room to move around, unlike a crate which is a snug den. It suits a puppy being toilet trained and kept from chewing the house, a small dog or pet with a safe play zone, and any pet who needs containing while you're briefly busy or out. Indoor pens protect your home and the pet; outdoor pens give safe time in the yard. It's a flexible middle ground between free run of the house and a closed crate.

How do you choose a playpen size?

The pen should give your pet room to move, stand, turn and stretch, with space for a bed and water and, for a puppy, a toilet area away from the bed. Measure your space and your pet, and check the pen's floor area and panel height. The height must be enough that your pet can't jump or climb out — a bigger or more athletic dog needs taller panels. Some pens expand by adding panels. For a growing puppy, allow for their adult size. Match the floor area and panel height to your pet's size and jumping ability.

Indoor or outdoor enclosure?

The setting shapes the choice. An indoor playpen is usually lighter, with a floor mat or on a washable surface, protecting your home while containing the pet — good for puppies and small pets. An outdoor enclosure is sturdier and weather-resistant, giving safe time in the yard, and should have some shade and shelter, since a pet left in one needs protection from sun and rain. Outdoor pens need a secure base so the pet can't dig or push under. Choose a light indoor pen for house training and play, or a sturdy, shaded outdoor enclosure for yard time.

Common questions

What's the difference between a playpen and a crate?
A playpen is an open, roomier enclosure where a pet can move around; a crate is a snug den for resting and travel. A pen suits play and containment, a crate suits toilet training and a secure sleeping spot.

What size playpen does my pet need?
Enough room to stand, turn, stretch and hold a bed and water, plus a toilet area for a puppy. Check the floor area and panel height, and make sure the height stops your pet jumping out.

Can playpens be used outdoors?
Outdoor enclosures are sturdier and weather-resistant, and need shade and shelter for a pet left in them, plus a secure base so they can't dig under. Indoor pens are lighter and suit house training.

Are playpens good for puppy training?
Yes — a pen keeps a puppy safe and contained while toilet training, with room for a bed, water and a pad area, protecting your home from chewing and accidents while they learn.

Can I pay for a playpen with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our enclosures and playpens start from $46, which is four fortnightly payments of about $11.50.

Complete your pet setup

A playpen pairs with the rest of your setup. Add a crate for a den, training pads for house training, and a bed to go inside.

A $46 pet playpen splits into four fortnightly payments of $11.5 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.