North States MyPet Petyard Passage

A folding plastic pet pen made of pre-connected panels with a small swinging pet door that can lock, sold in 4, 6 and 8 panel sizes, all 26 inches high.

Who it suits

Adult small dogs that do not jump or chew, indoors on hard floors or outdoors, and owners who want a pen that unfolds with no tools.

Key facts

• 26 in high; 6 panels enclose up to 18.5 sq ft, 8 panels up to 34.4 sq ft (North States)
• Small 9.5 x 8 in pet door that swings freely or locks shut (North States)
• Pre-connected panels unfold with no tools; skid-resistant pads for floors; carry strap (North States)
• North States does not recommend more than 8 panels at once, as the pen could collapse (North States)
• Plastic, made in the USA (North States)

What reviewers say

CNN Underscored: In its November 2024 test of eight pens with a 30 pound border collie mix puppy, the tester found the Petyard Passage needed no assembly, unfolded into any shape and was reasonably sturdy, but it was larger and heavier than the winner, cannot be staked down outside, and at 26 inches was short enough for her dog to jump over. Being plastic, chewing could be an issue, and some sizes have only a pet door, not a door a person can walk through.

We did not test it ourselves.

Pros

• No assembly, no tools
• Reconfigurable shape
• Non-slip pads for floors

Cons

• 26 in height; a jumper can clear it, per CNN Underscored
• Plastic, so not for chewers or teething puppies (AKC)
• Pet door only, no walk-through gate

Good to know

• The AKC says plastic playpens are not the best choice for teething puppies, who may chew them (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/playpens-for-dogs/).
• The AKC says someone should be nearby when a dog is in a playpen, especially puppies or several dogs (https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/playpens-for-dogs/).