Best Material For Dog Run (Jan 2023 Update)

I installed this around my 1/4 acre vegetable garden about 6 years ago to keep out the rabbits, our chickens, our dogs etc. Very easy to work with, has held up well, easy to trim around. Very satisfied with this product.FarmerWannaBe

My fence contractor installed 200 ft of this product just this week around my rectangular vegetable garden using 4×4 posts & two 5ft gates on each end. He didn’t use any corner brace posts but we didn’t notice any stress pulling in the corners. We’ll see if it keeps the rabbits out! It was a good choice so far.Meow Mom

We purchased this Kennel as an addition to our chicken coup. The construction is very sturdy, easy, and quick to assemble in many different configurations. The black powder coat finish holds up very well and cleans easily. The round tubing makes it easy for attaching to other surfaces or building panels with simple electrical conduit clamps, screwed into the opposite materials. I would definitely recommend this to any in need of a Kennel or other intentions, even secured storage.Thomas

I bought this through TSC. It arrived more than two WEEKS after the estimated arrival date. I understand this is due to the current quarantine, but it can't be that hard to change the website info to reflect reality. We picked up the kennel from the local store because home delivery was not an option. We got it to my house, unloaded the panels, and discovered one panel had damage. It had a bar twisted and broken away from the weld, and it had been that way long enough for rust to begin forming in the sheared patch, so SOMEONE should have noticed before handing it over. I needed this kennel RIGHT NOW because I am still living in an RV due to Hurricane Michael, and my 75-pound dog has to stay contained. If the kennel isn't functional, he has to be in the un-air conditioned RV. In direct sunlight. In Florida. I ordered the thing a month ago, and still can't have the use of it. But there has been no offer to replace the panel, refund the cost, or expedite the situation. Don't buy anything, AT ALL, from any California companies right now. They can't even open for emergency repairs.Daa of Night

We purchased this Kennel as an addition to our chicken coup. The construction is very sturdy, easy, and quick to assemble in many different configurations. The black powder coat finish holds up very well and cleans easily. The round tubing makes it easy for attaching to other surfaces or building panels with simple electrical conduit clamps, screwed into the opposite materials. I would definitely recommend this to any in need of a Kennel or other intentions, even secured storage.Thomas

I bought this through TSC. It arrived more than two WEEKS after the estimated arrival date. I understand this is due to the current quarantine, but it can't be that hard to change the website info to reflect reality. We picked up the kennel from the local store because home delivery was not an option. We got it to my house, unloaded the panels, and discovered one panel had damage. It had a bar twisted and broken away from the weld, and it had been that way long enough for rust to begin forming in the sheared patch, so SOMEONE should have noticed before handing it over. I needed this kennel RIGHT NOW because I am still living in an RV due to Hurricane Michael, and my 75-pound dog has to stay contained. If the kennel isn't functional, he has to be in the un-air conditioned RV. In direct sunlight. In Florida. I ordered the thing a month ago, and still can't have the use of it. But there has been no offer to replace the panel, refund the cost, or expedite the situation. Don't buy anything, AT ALL, from any California companies right now. They can't even open for emergency repairs.Daa of Night

Very sturdy and well made. Was missing some pieces, however nothing that could not be purchased at a local hardware store. Dogs love the freedom and feel they are very secure when they are in this kennelJennifer

It’s not very thick. The “fence” is easy for a dog to just push through Could use more ties to hook to bottom to be firmersarah

Got this for a large dog to recover from surgery. Not as strong as a large welded wire portable kennel. It does allow more room to stretch out than the large portable kennel. If your animal needs room to move around, this may be a good kennel. Not super sturdy. Walls will moved out since they are connected with brackets (two each panel). May not be escape proof. No attached floor. Fitted tarp cover is nice. There are no cheap kennels out there. This one was priced okay and shipped free to my door. It was packaged well.CheapTX Guy

This is an extremely sturdy kennel and of high quality. Very easy to assemble. I assembled it myself and completely finished it took me about an hour and a half. The only downside is this kennel doesn't come with anchors that go in the ground to give it that extra firm support, however it doesn't appear to need it, as the kennel is extremely sturdy without them. Highly recommend!Tyler

Deerbusters has fair prices, fast shipping, and great products that are superior to what I can find locally. Their website also provided great information to help me understand how to properly install a deer fence. I used the monofilament wire on the top and bottom of the 4' TENAX C Flex Select and connected the material with plastic ties. My new deer fence is a significant improvement compared to what I had before! Thank you Deerbusters!ksing44

Purchased a roll of 4 foot fencing to keep in my chickens in a large space. It’s lightweight and easy to work with. It’s sturdy and had worked great. It was easy to put up and is a great economical option for fencing in a large area.Rosemary A.

….and that is EXACTLY what I would do, if this dog EVER slept. So far, this kennel has saved 4 lives, by providing my partner and I a safe place where our new "rescue" pup can run and play off some of his excess energy, without driving us insane. Also, our little Cocker Spaniel, who is a very dignified (and sedate) 11+ years old, just wants absolutely NOTHING to do with the new pup. N-O-T-H-I-N-G!! Which means, naturally, the pup just thinks the Cocker is his personal chew toy!! So yes, the kennel is great, the materials are of good quality, it is very sturdy, and I especially love the fact that it can be moved to different areas of the yard so the grass doesn't get killed off from the pup's potty in one spot consistently. This was a great deal for the money, and yes, I plan on buying at least one more, maybe two, depending on how huge the pup grows.SophiaL

The nuts on this product are welded and the preset screws are soft and in very tight. This made it difficult to get the screws out without stripping them. I also had problems getting one of the pipes to slide into the other because there was a small piece of metal sticking down inside the pipe. I spent about an hour trying to file that down so i could finish the assembly. So what should have taken maybe two hours, turned into a four hour project. Aside from the horrors of putting the kennel together, it serves it's purpose for my 22 lb dog. I don't know how it will withstand the weather because I've only had it two weeks. It wasn't worth $157 in my opinion.Lola

This kennel is pretty flimsy and won’t hold a large dog that is determined to get out. I used my own tie wire because the ties that were included were a joke. Luckily I only need it for my rabbits and after I made my own gate latch and blocked off the space under the gate it was great for them. I definitely wouldn’t use it for a large dog but it would probably be fine for smaller ones.Customer7373728

This is a really nice dog kennel at a great value. It works well with both large breed and small breed dogs. I highly recommend this kennel. My toy breed dogs enjoy the time outside and are safe from predators.Lynn

We purchased two of these and combined them together to make a 20 x 20 run area for our chickens. The panels go up easy with two people and they just clamp together with the included clamps. Took all of 30 minutes to get the entire thing up. That said, the fence panels are of what I consider "decent" quality: They are by no means super solid, but they aren't exactly flimsy either. To that end, there is no way this would contain any large dog. They could push through the panels if they really wanted to or even climb out. A really large dog might even be able to knock it over if they got too aggressive. However, for my chickens, this makes the perfect easy-to-set-up run. Not sure I would trust it with a large dog, however.ElChupacabra

This is an awesome kennel. I purchased two of them to contain two dogs. I found this product easy to assemble, could have done it by myself if necessary. All pieces necessary were included. Delivery was prompt.PaulO

The 4’ high, 6’ x 8’ Stephens dog kennel was easy to put together and is exactly what I needed. I looked around and found similar dog kennels, but Aubuchon had the best price, plus it was free shipping to the Aubuchon store near me. All of the other kennels required additional shipping charges. Delivery was quick and they helped me load it on my truck. I’d recommend both the Stephens dog kennel and Aubuchon Hardware…Peter

Perfect for what we were needing. Less expensive for the same quality product found at competitors stores. Lost a star for lack of instructions and simply dropped off unboxed and leaned against the front of our house. Overall satisfied with our purchase.Ordinary shopper

Would have given this 5 stars but there were no assembly instructions with the kennel, but youtube video very helpful. Also, latch is easily opened by smart dogs, needed additional strap to secure.Chloedog2017

I purchased this 10' by 10' kennel intending to use it as a catio for my 2 cats, so they can spend time in my yard so I don't have to worry about them getting out of the yard and disappearing, but I got some chickens so now it's going to serve as their winter run, the rest of the time they'll be free ranging in the yard. Th kennels came in a large crate delivered to my yard. It took me a few days to getting around to opening it. I noticed most of the thin plastic covers were missing or broken off, and a few of the screws were missing the washer. I searched for the instruction manual for the kennel but that was missing, so I had to check online for assembly instructions. After watching a video on YouTube, I assembled the kennel on my own, but couldn't figure out how to attach the gate latch. Eventually I figure it out, but can't get it to attached without it wriggling around the bar that is attached to. There no way to lock the kennel securely with the wobbly latch. A few days later I decided to attach the roof and cover, so I opened the box and found the instructions for that, which are incredibly simplistic and not as helpful as they could have been if it had included actual written instructions instead of small sketches that barely give you an idea on how the pieces connect together. The tubing for the roof need to attach to the kennel but no where does it say how or if you have to remove the plastic caps that come inserted into the top of the tubes. I'm assuming that those plastic caps must come off so that the tubing for the roof can get attached. Not many minutes into me trying to assemble the roof tubing when I realized that 2 of the 3 tubes that are go on one side and connect to the other side of the roof tubing have the screw hole drill wrong, instead of on the bottom, the hole was drilled on top, so when connected to the tubing that go on the other side, which have the hole drilled on the bottom, they can't be connected. If I connected one side of the tubing can be connected to the kennel's tubing, while the other side of the roof tubing can't because they face up. So the only way I'll be able to install the roof and cover is to buy or borrow a drill and drill new holes on the correct spot of those tubes. So until I can get a drill the kennel will remain uncovered. The issues with this kennel and roof/cover show the company has very poor quality control issues with this product. For such an expensive product I expected better quality and assembly instructions. I am not a happy customer.Soniafm1027

Absolutely Horrible! It looks very nice, went together very easy. The gauge of the chain link wire is so soft that I can easily bend it by hand. Then, there are ALUMINUM ties that connect the bottom of the chain link to the pipes. The aluminum tires are softer than solder material!! My well mannered, smaller size dogs were able to get out within 10 minutes of building it and ruined the chain link!Megan K.

Kennel was delivered to my house. I could see the wire in some places already coming undone. Was hoping to use this kennel for my large dogs but looks like it'll only hold up to chickens or small dogs.Dog Lady

I purchased this about a month and a half ago for an outdoor dog run at an animal shelter. The kennel is well made and stands up to even the most determined escape artists. We had a bad wind storm with straight line winds the other night that destroyed every outdoor run that we have EXCEPT this one. It was a little disheveled but was till standing upright and none of the panels or hardware were bent. I will be purchasing several more to replace the ones that are now damaged and unusable.CAS2375

Fantastic pen for our German Shepherd.. very high quality and strong. Well made, heavy guage and great welds. Love the paint/finish as well. I wanted a 10' wide by 20' deep pen, so we bought 2, so now I've got 2 doors, one in front and another in the right rear corner. I went back to Tractor Supply and bought a few more of the attachment pieces and we mounted the 2 remaining panels on the inside middle of each side which made the 2 longer sidewalls rigid so they don't bend in the middle. Sits very well on our 11' by 21' concrete pad.Biscuit Eater

Heavy duty, easy to assemble, sections perfect size for even one person. Just pay attention to placing the right-side up… top pipes covered with cups, keep rain out. Have expanded multiples to create 18ft x 50ft feral cat jungle. Works perfectly.Cluckenpecker

Great Purchase. I used this item for my cats who love to go outside in nice weather. I put it out on my deck with a cat house inside, toys, food, water, and don't forget the liter box. They love it. If extreme hot or bad weather I put in near the house under roof for shade and protection for my cats. This is not for kittens because they will get out; Since this is meant for dogs I made some additional adjustments for my cats and tied the tarp/roof cover to the frame so my kitties could not squeeze out on the top. It keeps them safe from getting out, and keeps them happy at they same time. A win- win for cats and their owners.Ally Cat

We love these kennels for our 8 cats. We started with 2, ordered a 3rd and will probably order number 4 shortly. They keep our cats safe at night and confined during the day if necessary. We have a blind cat that has to be kept away from the pet door (to go outside) when we are gone. This works great for him and gives him so much more room than a carrier or cage. They are easy to put together, durable and the warranty is great. The manufacturer/retailer is great to work with. Extra parts are available and usually shipped within 2 days.Cindy

The kennel has multiple uses and we are purchasing more for poultry. We purchased this kennel for our two turkeys. It has plenty of room for them or 4-5 adult chickens. However, If you decided to add a nesting box, then you will need to consider the amount of space for foraging. It is sturdy. The tarp has held up to wind and rain. The things to consider with poultry is that they can stick their heads through the wire so you will need to add chicken wire to the bottom all the way around. If you have predators in your area, you can either use an electric fence to keep them away or you can lay wire around the perimeter and then cover with rocks or dirt. You can also add wood poles for roosting and staying above ground. We are going to attempt to put two kennels together as one, knowing in advance that the rain will run down between the two tarps. Thats not an issue for us and the poultry will play in the water.BridenFarm

Very happy with my purchase. Purchased 52" Kennel (just over 4ft tall) -Punctual Shipping, box arrived in tact -Box suggest 2 person to lift (was not bad for a 1 person female) -Instructions were simple, my door/gate swings out opposite from image on the page. Image for assembling the roof part was sub-par, as the image did not zoom out enough to give a visual, but includes a support bar that runs perpendicular to the 2 arches (visualize the letter 'T' when assembling) -Overrall assembly is easy, no tools required/needed (will work harder getting the box open) -2 person useful when moving assembled kennel to permanent location (or do it alone and get some light cardio when going back & forth to each side) -Bought this for a Doberman as I don't presume he'll walk around on 2 legs in the kennel! Lubricant spray for the screws, as this will regularly be exposed to the elements outside.CD

I bought this kennel as an early birthday present for my dog Nova who actually turns 7 today 🥰 and she loves it. It took about an hour and change for my sister and i to put it together. We didn't need any tools .. all the pieces and parts were easy to figure out . I am a renter and have a very small patio and this fits perfectly in the space I have with room for me to have a chair beside it. nova weighs 70 pounds and her litter mate (the dog on the left with the claws lol) also weighs about the same and you can see both of them put their body weight against the side and the kennel didn't move at all. It is very sturdy and well made for the price .. I highly highly recommend this kennel so far .. I will update in the future if anything breaks or rusts but for now I am giving this a 10/10 for bully breeds especially. My dog is very strong and isn't used to being in a kennel as she has never had one as an adult .. but I wanted her to be able to hang out with me while I am in my garden and not have to worry about anything happening to her (other dogs or kids walking by getting her riled up) great price easy to put together. Best $200 I've ever spent in my lifeshannon.e

I’ve used these for years and always been happy with them. They’ve worked great for my big dogs. But I just ordered another set to expand my kennel, and a piece arrived all bent up. And of course, it was the last piece I took out of the box so I had the rest of kennel put together. There also aren’t enough of the clips to put it together and the plastic bits that go in the top of the legs. Disappointed.Kara

Finally put together our dogs love it so far! When putting you have to keep everything straight more than 2 people to put together.Beverly

This is exactly what I wanted. It was easy to put together. I have 5 small dogs and they all have plenty of room. I use it for short periods of time when they need to be contained.Danielle

It wasn’t as wide as I thought but my dog who always find away to escape has not so far. It was a quick and easy set up. The wire isn’t chicken wire like most I seen. I love it.Darlesha

So far my Pitbull/Doxie mix has been using her runner almost daily & she has lots of room to run, chase leaves & do the things dogs do, her thing ins rolling in the leaves & smuggling them into the house inside her hoodie… I definitely recommend this.TBird13

website showed two different sets of 3 small stuffed animals, of which I got two HUGE stuffed animals that are bigger than the chihuahua they were bought for. i was expecting 6 small stuffed toys and got 2 that I can not use…KIT G.

I bought the medium sized kennel for my Shih Tzu. The size is perfect with plenty of room for him to play. The kennel is sturdy with an easy to operate door. The total time to assemble this kennel was about (1) hour (my husband put it together by himself). You will need something to cut the excess wire (the screws on the door need to be cut back before you can cap them off and the wires that connect the fence to the structure need to be twisted and trimmed to avoid injury). The sunshade DOES NOT cover the entire kennel. which I knew about from other reviews. I left the 2 inch gap near the door so I can stick my arm into the kennel and pet my dog while I walk by. Overall this is a great product! I highly recommend it!22Mommie22

This was simple to assemble, and sturdy. The only issues were small: two spots in the chain link fence, the wires didn't weave correctly so there were holes; and the locking mechanism on the gate is very cheap. I don't think I will use the gate mechanism because my dog could easily push it up and open the gate. All things considered, I recommend this kennel to someone who wants decent quality, and wants to save some money.Austin

I purchased the 4X6X4 Chain Link Kennel for my Flat Coated Retriever. I received it on the day it was supposed to arrive. It was packaged well. All the pieces parts were there and it is a very easy to assemble product. Myself and a friend actually had it assembled in 1/2 hour with the exception of the ties to secure the fencing. I took my time with those. *I am 67 and my friend is 68 two women* Instructions were clear and it really was a joy to put together.Jean

My dog really enjoys the out doors but often gets out of the yard after any thing she sees moving fast. She doesn't seem to mind being in this spacious kennel for a little while daily, Assembly was pretty fast. took a little over an hour for the two of us to get it together .No tools are needed for assembly. Instructions are very clear. The kennel is very durable and is great quality. I would suggest trying to put in a area that doesn't get a lot of wind if possible. It is very hard on the canvas roof. The door opens and closes very smoothly. Its a smaller kennel so its a great size for people with smaller back yards. PROS; Easy assembly Very durable CONS; Canvas roof is durable but high winds mite damage itCPTX64

I have used this so far for 3 months and its still standing. This keenl is well made i love how the top cover was made to fit and hold even in harsh weather. I honestly can say that this lucky do kennel has made it easier on me as a pet owner to supply a place for my pups to roam outside and still be shelterd and have room to play. I look foward to purchasing more Lucky Dog kennels. I most definetly highly recommend this product.ytta26

I got this for one of my dogs and I was pleasantly surprised in how easy it was to put together plus it seems very well built and durable. This seems like a kennel that will last for many years! I would highly recommend it!Zachary77