Carlson Pet Products Convertible Pet Yard, 144"L x 28"H

I have the Carlton extra wide pet gate with little door for my cat to enter her "room" which has food, litter box, etc. So familiar with mfg. I recently brought home a 11 week mini Australian Sheppard puppy (who can fit through the cat door at least for the next month or two). After looking at Carlton's other options that go up to about 72," this seemed the best since for price and versatility. I broke it up in to two pieces; one four panel piece that is stretched out in a half circle which includes the gate panel to block off a wide hallway from great room to dining and living room. Then I use the other two panels (shaped in V) to block off a smaller hallway. Keeps the dog out but the cat can get through V barrier (fine with me) since gate panel is a bit wider as bar not inserted which would be used for suggested shape. Product provides lots of configuration options and look nice. The only change I made was to put felt pads on the bottom of all the round feet and then used rectangular felt strips on some of the bottom rails. This way I just slide them out of the way when I need to walk through without damaging the wood floor. Walmart has the best price at $125 with everyone else $169. However, it's still expensive "enough" otherwise I would order another. Only complaint is the instruction book - parts listed don't match up with what is in the box (more actually) and there is no examples of other configurations. Also, no warning about turning the knobs wrong or too tight - learned that from a reviewer at another online store's site.

This kennel/play yard is ideal for the small dog. They can jump on it, but can't climb or move it. I did have a problem the first time that I used it. I put the pup in the kennel and left the room. All of a sudden he was at my feet. I put him back in it and in a flash he was out of it again. The problem was that 2 of the sides had not been inserted all the way in and and this gave him just enough space to get out. A few taps with a rubber malet and the problem was solved. He hasn't gotten out of it since This spacing even shows on the box, so be sure to check yours before using it. This is well made & sturdy. Well worth the money.