VEVOR Foldable Metal Dog Exercise Pen, Pet Puppy Playpen Yard Fence with Top Cover & Door, Indoor Outdoor 8 Panels 24" W x 24" H Dogs Crate Kennel with Ground Stakes for Small & Medium Dogs Review
By Marcus Bell · Dog nutrition editor · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-27
This VEVOR exercise pen is an 8 panel metal octagon pen with a zip-top cover included, giving small to medium dogs a secured 63 inch wide play space for both indoor and outdoor use.
Small to medium dogs that need a secure, coverable outdoor pen for the yard or camping, since ground stakes and a top cover are both included.
Skip if
You have a large or determined jumping dog, since this pen is rated for small and medium breeds at a 24 inch panel height.
Breed size Medium
Priced 23% below the category median ($69.99 across 101 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 208 owner ratings
Popularity1.6/5
208 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["Eight metal panels form a 63 by 63 inch octagon at a 24 inch wall height, closed with hook and loop fasteners and a zipper. The panels are reinforced with 16 elastic buckles, and 8 ground stakes anchor the whole setup so it doesn't shift once it's staked down.", 'What sets this pen apart is the included top cover, complete with its own zippered door, which most exercise pens at this price leave out entirely. That makes it a practical pick for camping trips or yards where you want the option to close the pen up completely.', "At $53.90 with a 4.4 star average across 208 reviews and around 100 units sold in the past month, it draws a smaller but steady following, the kind you'd expect from a specialty camping and yard pen rather than a mass market playpen."]
Pros
Full top cover with its own zippered door included
8 ground stakes anchor the pen for outdoor use
63 inch wide octagon shape gives dogs real room to move
Hook and loop plus zipper closures add extra security
Comes with a setup kit including a carabiner clip and manual
Cons
24 inch panel height is only secure for small to medium dogs
Metal construction adds weight versus a fabric playpen
Assembly is required, though it folds flat when not in use
Specifications
Breed size
Medium
Performance notes
The octagonal 8 panel layout gives dogs 63 by 63 inches of usable space at a 24 inch wall height, with 16 elastic buckles reinforcing the panel connections and 8 ground stakes to keep the pen from shifting outdoors. The zip-top cover is worth calling out since most exercise pens at this price skip a top entirely, and it adds real containment for dogs that try to climb out or for camping trips where you want the pen closed up overnight.
What buyers say
A 4.4 star average across 208 reviews and about 100 sold in the past month points to a smaller but consistently satisfied buyer base, typical of a specialty camping and yard pen rather than a mass market playpen.
Yes, it comes with a top cover that has its own zippered door, included rather than sold separately, which helps keep dogs contained or shielded from the sun.
How is the pen secured outdoors?
It ships with 8 ground stakes plus 16 elastic buckles to anchor the panels and keep the octagon from shifting, so it's built with outdoor use like camping or yard time in mind.
What dog sizes is this pen rated for?
VEVOR lists it for small and medium dogs, which lines up with the 24 inch panel height. Larger or more athletic dogs may be able to climb or push past a pen this size.
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