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Color | Black w/ Door |
Brand | MidWest Homes for Pets |
Material | Steel |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 62 x 62 x 30 inches |
Style | Outdoor |
About this item
- Secure double latch step-through door access, Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen folds flat for convenient storage. suitable for dogs 26 - 40 pounds
- Each panel measures 24"W x 30"H, Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen provides 16 square feet of enclosed area (1.5 meters).
- Includes 8 ground anchors for outdoor use, 8 corner staballizers and 4 thumb-snaps for easy assembly.
- Durable black e-coat finish on the Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen provides long lasting protection against rust and outdoor elements.
- Easy set-up & no tools required for assembly. Exercise Pen includes 1 year manufacturer's warranty.
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Peace Of Mind With Room To Roam
Hey, it’s true for humans, and there’s no doubt about it: pets need exercise, too! A properly exercised pet is a happier, healthier pet. Especially those that normally require a greater degree of confinement. But even pets that are allowed to roam widely can’t always be given unlimited space in which to move about, play, and keep those muscles working. That’s where MidWest exercise pens come in.
We offer a choice of models, any of which can accommodate animals ranging from dogs to ducks and rabbits to cats. You’ll find whichever one you choose a great playground for your pet, indoors or out.
Our black Electro-Coat finish exercise pen with door is sturdy, attractive, and affordable. It features eight 2-foot-wide panels that can be arranged in a number of configurations. Each pen creates a 16-square-foot enclosed area when assembled and folds flat for convenient storage. Set up takes just seconds. The Step-Thru door allows your pet to step easily into or out of the pen.
Features & Benefits
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Step-Thru DoorThe step-through door features two secure slide-bolt latches and provides convenient and easy entrance or egress for your dog -- or for you when you need to provide such care as filling water and food bowls. |
Quick & Easy to AssembleSimply unfold the panels and clip them together with the included clips. Configure your pen in a round or square shape in seconds. |
Optional Tops AvailableFor added security and protection, optional exercise pen tops are available. Choose from our wire mesh top or sunscreen top. Sold separately. |
Easy to Store & TransportMidWest Exercise Pens fold flat for convenient storage. Each pen comes with ground stakes to secure them to the ground when used outdoors. Step-Thru pens also include corner stabilizers to add rigidity and maintain the pen's configuration. |

Connects to a Crate
Creates a Personal Den-Like Space with Room to Exercise and Stretch!
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Wire Mesh Top for MidWest Exercise Pens | Sunscreen for MidWest Exercise Pens | iCrate | QuietTime Pet Beds | Steel Pet Gates | |
The Perfect Accessories for Your Exercise Pen! | Keeps Pets In / Keeps Intruders Out | Helps Protect Pets From the Sun and Keeps Them Cool | Safe and Secure Slide-Bolt Latches | Ideal for Use in Crates, Carriers, Dog House, Vehicles | Keeps Pets in a Good Place |
Eight Metal Bolt Snaps Secure Top In Place (Included) | Blocks 80% Sunlight and is UV Resistant | Removable, Easy-to-Clean Plastic Pan | Ultra-soft Synthetic Sheepskin or Plush Fur | Strong & Durable Steel Frame Construction | |
9 and 11 Gauge Wire With 1.5" X 6" Spacing | Perimeter Includes No.2 Brass Grommets 12" Apart | Fold & Carry Design -- Sets Up Easily in Seconds Without Tools | Comfortable Polyester-Filled Bolsters | Pressure Mounts for Easy Installation | |
Black Electro-Coat Finish Resists Rust | 18 Plastic Wire Ties Secure Sunscreen to Pen (Included) | Divider Panel Allows You to Adjust the Living Area As Your Puppy Grows | Machine Washable | One-Handed, Safe & Secure Spring-Loaded Latch | |
Door Cutout Allows For Use With Step-Thru Exercise Pens; Operate the Door Without Removing the Top | Fits Any 4x4 Foot Pen | Durable, Black eCoat Finish | 19 inch Wide Door Swings in Either Direction for Easy Walk Through | ||
Fits Any 4x4 Foot Pen | Textured Graphite or Smooth White Finish |
Product Description
The black metal Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen with Door by MidWest Homes for Pets provides a sturdy / durable enclosure to keep your pet safe and secure while indoors or outside. These durable metal Exercise Pens / Pet Playpens feature a black E-coat finish for long lasting protection against the elements and a secure double-latch door for easy access to your pet. The black Exercise Pen / Playpen with Door by MidWest Homes for Pets consists of 8 - 24" wide panels and is available in 5 different heights. When fully expanded, the Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen provides your pet with 16 square feet of enclosed living area. Each durable metal Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen is simple to set up (no tools required) and includes 8 ground stakes for secure set-up while being used outdoors, 8 corner stabalizers (these stabalizers work great to protect hardwood floors as well!) and 4 thumb-snaps for easy assembly. These versatile Exercise Pens / Pet Playpens can be used for dogs and a variety of other pets and fold flat for convenient storage while not in use. Make sure to check out the additional Sunscreen or Wire Mesh top for the durable metal Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen if you want to add additional security or shade to your pen when using it outdoors. As always, MidWest Homes for Pets stands behind the quality of our products with a 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 62 x 62 x 30 inches; 21.4 Pounds
- Item model number : 552-30DR
- Department : Racks/Futons
- Date First Available : January 16, 2007
- Manufacturer : MidWest Homes For Pets
- ASIN : B002908DX0
- Country of Origin : USA
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- Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
- International Shipping: This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S. Learn More
- Best Sellers Rank: #403 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #2 in Dog Playpens
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Color | Black w/ Door | black | Blue | Blue | black | Brown |
Item Dimensions | 62 x 62 x 30 inches | 48 x 48 x 24 inches | 45 x 45 x 24 inches | 35 x 35 x 16 inches | 59.06 x 59.06 x 24 inches | 35.25 x 10.3 x 26.5 inches |
Item Weight | 21.40 lbs | 15.98 lbs | 6.13 lbs | 3.92 lbs | 16.59 lbs | — |
Size | 30" H | 24-inch | 45" | 35" | 24-inch | 8-Panel |
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
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This MidWest pen with gate was PERFECT, until I realized that "Wow, these rabbits are loving this and we need it bigger!"
No problem there............I also found from this seller the same size but with no gate. AWESOME I though, and I bought that too!
What I love about this pen, is:
1) It folds down to a compact size and can be stored just about anywhere
2) It is very well made
3) You will received clips and stakes to tie down
4) Sturdy and not flimsy at all when fully upright
5) Perfect for our bunnies
6) Super easy to set up
The four pictures that I have included are of the extra pen attached to this pen listed here with the gate. Adding the extra pen without the gate made it huge! I did order another section, to make it even bigger!
I highly recommend this pen. If you get this one, this would be suitable for a smaller dog such as a Yorkie or small Poodle, Schnauzer etc. Getting another section would be great for any larger dog.
If you feel my review has helped you in any way, please be so kind and hit the "Yes" box below this review. Thanks!

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017
This MidWest pen with gate was PERFECT, until I realized that "Wow, these rabbits are loving this and we need it bigger!"
No problem there............I also found from this seller the same size but with no gate. AWESOME I though, and I bought that too!
What I love about this pen, is:
1) It folds down to a compact size and can be stored just about anywhere
2) It is very well made
3) You will received clips and stakes to tie down
4) Sturdy and not flimsy at all when fully upright
5) Perfect for our bunnies
6) Super easy to set up
The four pictures that I have included are of the extra pen attached to this pen listed here with the gate. Adding the extra pen without the gate made it huge! I did order another section, to make it even bigger!
I highly recommend this pen. If you get this one, this would be suitable for a smaller dog such as a Yorkie or small Poodle, Schnauzer etc. Getting another section would be great for any larger dog.
If you feel my review has helped you in any way, please be so kind and hit the "Yes" box below this review. Thanks!





Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016

I moved the direction of the pen and covered the extremely sharp, exposed sharp ends with padding. The dangerously sharp ends are on the the right side of the lock on both the top and bottom locks - there are four, two at the top lock and two at the bottom on the right side of the door. Can you imagine if your puppy lost vision in his right eye due to the sharp pieces (4) and the unnecessary extra space between those uprights, unlike all the other uprights? All it would take is making ALL of the uprights equidistant and the ones on the right side the same distance as the others. The problem is the additional space on that side only. PLEASE fix this before a small dog is severely injured!
- Solid construction and weight
- Fully Collapsible to allow for easy storage or travel
- TWO door latches to better protect against bends from your dog pushing against just the top or bottom of the door
- Fully painted and coated without exposed rough edges, etc
- Easy to customize shape of exercise pen to allow for multiple setups for your particular room or purpose
Cons:
- Included hardware is slightly flimsy (the plastic edge supports can pop off fairly easily with enough pressure)
- Welding clamps that connect consecutive panels provide some sharp edges that could potentially cause injury
Personal Experience:
I have a rat terrier puppy and wanted to find a quality and reasonably priced exercise pen to create what I consider to be the perfect indoor setup for a puppy still learning to be crate trained and potty trained. Essentially, I wanted my puppy to be able to stay in a safe and confined space indoors during times when I am unable to be at home, and for use for travel when we make our frequent road trips to visit our extended family's home. But I'll describe this a little more later, and I have included pictures to show this setup.
First impression:
Our puppy is expected to be approximately 35lbs, so I purchased the 36" size just in case. After doing some research, I found a couple of comparable models that had similar measurements, features, and were reviewed highly, but ended up deciding to get the MidWest Exercise Pen because of the overall strong reviews and relatively reasonable price. It came in a pretty flat box and was extremely easy to setup. The exercise pen arrives collapsed (obviously), but is already assembled when shipped. All I had to do was un-collapse it and stand it up to the shape I desired. It includes plastic edge supports that hook over successive panels to reinforce the structure (think of it as a plastic guard that prevents two consecutive panels from collapsing past a certain angle). It is not too heavy, so it is definitely manageable to travel with as well. The coating and paint covers all areas and I did not see any exposed steel or rough edges (unlike some other reviews). I also particularly like that it has two door latches to ensure that the door is not bent from your dog pushing on either the top or bottom of the door. Also, the design allows the exercise pen to easily be customized to form different shapes to accommodate the space in your room (i.e., octagon, large rectangle, etc).
After using the exercise pen for approximately a month, I am still very satisfied with all aspects of it. However, my biggest complaint is that the hardware used and the welding clamps (used to hold consecutive panels together) are not as sturdy as I initially thought. The plastic edge supports can pop off fairly easily if enough pressure is applied, and the welding clamps are a little rough and provide some sharp edges that could hurt an unsuspecting puppy. However, I have not had any particular issue with either of these things since my puppy does not push against the walls, nor has she been injured by the welding clips. I'm just making observations.
Conclusion:
I am very satisfied with the MidWest Exercise Pen and do not regret the purchase at all. It has quality construction, it is easy to "assemble" and collapse for easy storage and travel, it is easily adjustable to form customizable shapes, and all at a reasonable price. My only minor complaints are that the included plastic edge supports are rather flimsy and the welding clamps provide some sharp edges that could potentially cause injury.
**I also purchased the AmazonBasics Single Door Crate to create what I consider the perfect indoor setup for puppies when you're away from home (the MidWest crate should work the same). I position the crate so that its door faces inside of the pen, and I have the pen encapsulate to each side of the crate door with the rest of the crate protruding out of the pen (the picture shows the setup). The Exercise Pen is secured to the crate by simply using your standard swivel keychain hooks (these actually came with the Exercise Pen). This setup allows my puppy to sleep and enjoy her crate, but also walk around a safe enclosed area when I am not home. I also leave a puppy pad in the far corner of the pen area to allow my puppy to potty there if she really needs to. I have included a few pictures of the set-up =)

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2016
- Solid construction and weight
- Fully Collapsible to allow for easy storage or travel
- TWO door latches to better protect against bends from your dog pushing against just the top or bottom of the door
- Fully painted and coated without exposed rough edges, etc
- Easy to customize shape of exercise pen to allow for multiple setups for your particular room or purpose
Cons:
- Included hardware is slightly flimsy (the plastic edge supports can pop off fairly easily with enough pressure)
- Welding clamps that connect consecutive panels provide some sharp edges that could potentially cause injury
Personal Experience:
I have a rat terrier puppy and wanted to find a quality and reasonably priced exercise pen to create what I consider to be the perfect indoor setup for a puppy still learning to be crate trained and potty trained. Essentially, I wanted my puppy to be able to stay in a safe and confined space indoors during times when I am unable to be at home, and for use for travel when we make our frequent road trips to visit our extended family's home. But I'll describe this a little more later, and I have included pictures to show this setup.
First impression:
Our puppy is expected to be approximately 35lbs, so I purchased the 36" size just in case. After doing some research, I found a couple of comparable models that had similar measurements, features, and were reviewed highly, but ended up deciding to get the MidWest Exercise Pen because of the overall strong reviews and relatively reasonable price. It came in a pretty flat box and was extremely easy to setup. The exercise pen arrives collapsed (obviously), but is already assembled when shipped. All I had to do was un-collapse it and stand it up to the shape I desired. It includes plastic edge supports that hook over successive panels to reinforce the structure (think of it as a plastic guard that prevents two consecutive panels from collapsing past a certain angle). It is not too heavy, so it is definitely manageable to travel with as well. The coating and paint covers all areas and I did not see any exposed steel or rough edges (unlike some other reviews). I also particularly like that it has two door latches to ensure that the door is not bent from your dog pushing on either the top or bottom of the door. Also, the design allows the exercise pen to easily be customized to form different shapes to accommodate the space in your room (i.e., octagon, large rectangle, etc).
After using the exercise pen for approximately a month, I am still very satisfied with all aspects of it. However, my biggest complaint is that the hardware used and the welding clamps (used to hold consecutive panels together) are not as sturdy as I initially thought. The plastic edge supports can pop off fairly easily if enough pressure is applied, and the welding clamps are a little rough and provide some sharp edges that could hurt an unsuspecting puppy. However, I have not had any particular issue with either of these things since my puppy does not push against the walls, nor has she been injured by the welding clips. I'm just making observations.
Conclusion:
I am very satisfied with the MidWest Exercise Pen and do not regret the purchase at all. It has quality construction, it is easy to "assemble" and collapse for easy storage and travel, it is easily adjustable to form customizable shapes, and all at a reasonable price. My only minor complaints are that the included plastic edge supports are rather flimsy and the welding clamps provide some sharp edges that could potentially cause injury.
**I also purchased the AmazonBasics Single Door Crate to create what I consider the perfect indoor setup for puppies when you're away from home (the MidWest crate should work the same). I position the crate so that its door faces inside of the pen, and I have the pen encapsulate to each side of the crate door with the rest of the crate protruding out of the pen (the picture shows the setup). The Exercise Pen is secured to the crate by simply using your standard swivel keychain hooks (these actually came with the Exercise Pen). This setup allows my puppy to sleep and enjoy her crate, but also walk around a safe enclosed area when I am not home. I also leave a puppy pad in the far corner of the pen area to allow my puppy to potty there if she really needs to. I have included a few pictures of the set-up =)





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Get it, it works, its solid, and packs up small for travel. And this way, you can find your car scraper in the winter. He has mine in his pen too.


Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2019
Get it, it works, its solid, and packs up small for travel. And this way, you can find your car scraper in the winter. He has mine in his pen too.


Will be contacting Amazon and the seller directly to let them know about this dangerous trash product that I will never be using again.

No es muy pesado, la pintura no se ve ni se siente de baja calidad, y viene pre-armado.
Compre el de 24" pulgadas y esta bastante bien para un perro pequeño/mediano.
Se puede cambiar de forma e incluso le puedes quitar piezas o agregar (comprando otro corral) para hacerlo del tamaño deseado.
También incluye unos asegurados para ponerlo sobre césped y fijarlo al piso.


Reviewed in Mexico on December 26, 2017
No es muy pesado, la pintura no se ve ni se siente de baja calidad, y viene pre-armado.
Compre el de 24" pulgadas y esta bastante bien para un perro pequeño/mediano.
Se puede cambiar de forma e incluso le puedes quitar piezas o agregar (comprando otro corral) para hacerlo del tamaño deseado.
También incluye unos asegurados para ponerlo sobre césped y fijarlo al piso.






Reviewed in Canada on July 7, 2018

