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The rectangular GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is shown from above with a tough-skin insert featuring the GUNNER logo. It has thick walls, rounded corners, and offers extra comfort for your pup. It comes in grey and is available in sizes medium, intermediate, and large.
A dog leaps into a vehicle, paw raised over a GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD inside a sporting dog crate, as sunlight shines in and a man in a cap watches from outside, seen from a low angle within the car.
A black dog exits a GUNNER sporting dog crate outfitted with the PERFORMANCE PAD onto snowy ground, with snow falling and trees in the background.
Close-up of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD’s textured black surface with a repeating hexagonal pattern, raised edges, and grainy finish—crafted for durability as a tough-skin insert in sporting dog crates.
Top-down view of a tan plastic dog crate with reinforced sides. Inside is the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD, a tough-skin insert mat with a honeycomb pattern and the GUNNER logo in the center.
A black, rectangular PERFORMANCE PAD by GUNNER with rounded edges and a subtle hexagonal pattern. GUNNER is faintly embossed in the center, and two small notches appear on one shorter side.
Top view of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD, a beige sporting dog crate pad with tough-skin insert, black textured floor embossed with the Gunner logo, reinforced corners, and bolt holes around its edges.
The GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is a black, rectangular mat with textured surface, rounded corners, and indented sides—designed as a tough crate insert for sporting dogs. Shown on a plain white background.
The rectangular GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is shown from above with a tough-skin insert featuring the GUNNER logo. It has thick walls, rounded corners, and offers extra comfort for your pup. It comes in grey and is available in sizes medium, intermediate, and large.
A dog leaps into a vehicle, paw raised over a GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD inside a sporting dog crate, as sunlight shines in and a man in a cap watches from outside, seen from a low angle within the car.
A black dog exits a GUNNER sporting dog crate outfitted with the PERFORMANCE PAD onto snowy ground, with snow falling and trees in the background.
Close-up of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD’s textured black surface with a repeating hexagonal pattern, raised edges, and grainy finish—crafted for durability as a tough-skin insert in sporting dog crates.
Top-down view of a tan plastic dog crate with reinforced sides. Inside is the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD, a tough-skin insert mat with a honeycomb pattern and the GUNNER logo in the center.
A black, rectangular PERFORMANCE PAD by GUNNER with rounded edges and a subtle hexagonal pattern. GUNNER is faintly embossed in the center, and two small notches appear on one shorter side.
Top view of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD, a beige sporting dog crate pad with tough-skin insert, black textured floor embossed with the Gunner logo, reinforced corners, and bolt holes around its edges.
The GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is a black, rectangular mat with textured surface, rounded corners, and indented sides—designed as a tough crate insert for sporting dogs. Shown on a plain white background.
Top view of GUNNERs PERFORMANCE PAD, a black honeycomb-patterned floor mat with a dogs head outline in the center, designed for sporting dogs. Featured in a beige crate with rounded edges and the Gunner Kennels logo.
Close-up of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD’s textured black surface with a repeating hexagonal pattern, raised edges, and grainy finish—crafted for durability as a tough-skin insert in sporting dog crates.
Top view of GUNNERs PERFORMANCE PAD, a black honeycomb-patterned floor mat with a dogs head outline in the center, designed for sporting dogs. Featured in a beige crate with rounded edges and the Gunner Kennels logo.
Close-up of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD’s textured black surface with a repeating hexagonal pattern, raised edges, and grainy finish—crafted for durability as a tough-skin insert in sporting dog crates.
Top view of a tan GUNNER dog crate with a black, textured PERFORMANCE PAD floor featuring the Gunner logo. The interior has a honeycomb pattern and includes this waterproof cushion—ideal for sporting dogs and built to last.
A dog leaps into a vehicle, paw raised over a GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD inside a sporting dog crate, as sunlight shines in and a man in a cap watches from outside, seen from a low angle within the car.
The GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is a black rectangular dog crate cushion with beveled edges, a subtle honeycomb pattern, faint embossed logo and text. Waterproof and designed for sporting dogs, it fits specific crate dimensions.
Close-up of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD’s textured black surface with a repeating hexagonal pattern, raised edges, and grainy finish—crafted for durability as a tough-skin insert in sporting dog crates.
Top view of a tan GUNNER dog crate with a black, textured PERFORMANCE PAD floor featuring the Gunner logo. The interior has a honeycomb pattern and includes this waterproof cushion—ideal for sporting dogs and built to last.
A dog leaps into a vehicle, paw raised over a GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD inside a sporting dog crate, as sunlight shines in and a man in a cap watches from outside, seen from a low angle within the car.
The GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is a black rectangular dog crate cushion with beveled edges, a subtle honeycomb pattern, faint embossed logo and text. Waterproof and designed for sporting dogs, it fits specific crate dimensions.
Close-up of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD’s textured black surface with a repeating hexagonal pattern, raised edges, and grainy finish—crafted for durability as a tough-skin insert in sporting dog crates.
Top view of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD, a beige sporting dog crate pad with tough-skin insert, black textured floor embossed with the Gunner logo, reinforced corners, and bolt holes around its edges.
A dog leaps into a vehicle, paw raised over a GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD inside a sporting dog crate, as sunlight shines in and a man in a cap watches from outside, seen from a low angle within the car.
The GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is a black, rectangular mat with textured surface, rounded corners, and indented sides—designed as a tough crate insert for sporting dogs. Shown on a plain white background.
Top view of the GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD, a beige sporting dog crate pad with tough-skin insert, black textured floor embossed with the Gunner logo, reinforced corners, and bolt holes around its edges.
A dog leaps into a vehicle, paw raised over a GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD inside a sporting dog crate, as sunlight shines in and a man in a cap watches from outside, seen from a low angle within the car.
The GUNNER PERFORMANCE PAD is a black, rectangular mat with textured surface, rounded corners, and indented sides—designed as a tough crate insert for sporting dogs. Shown on a plain white background.
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PERFORMANCE PAD

Sale price YARD PRICE: $90

Our Performance Pad tough-skin insert provides a 3/4” pad of cushion for your crate, as well as waterproof comfort for tired joints. Made in America.
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Top view of the GUNNER ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED: a beige rectangular plastic container with a gray cooling memory foam dog pad inside, set against a white background.

ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED

Bed made of 680 Denier-Rated ballistic nylon & a 2" cooling memory foam cushion.

$85

Bed made of 680 Denier-Rated ballistic nylon & a 2" cooling memory foam cushion.

Size: Small
Orthopedic Pad Color: Gray
Top view of the GUNNER ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED: a beige rectangular plastic container with a gray cooling memory foam dog pad inside, set against a white background.

ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED

Our American Made premium orthopedic dog pad is designed with a 1680 Denier-Rated ballistic nylon and a 2" cooling memory foam, allowing for maximu...

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Top view of the GUNNER ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED: a beige rectangular plastic container with a gray cooling memory foam dog pad inside, set against a white background.

ORTHOPEDIC KENNEL BED

Our American Made premium orthopedic dog pad is designed with a 1680 Denier-Rated ballistic nylon and a 2" cooling memory foam, allowing for maximu...

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A woman in a green jacket smiles outdoors with a golden retriever puppy on her lap. She wears the GUNNER BLACK MALLARD TRUCKER hat and sits on a patio chair with a striped cushion.

BLACK MALLARD TRUCKER

Our custom black trucker hat that looks just as good at the tailgate as it does at the lodge.

$30

Our custom black trucker hat that looks just as good at the tailgate as it does at the lodge.

A woman in a green jacket smiles outdoors with a golden retriever puppy on her lap. She wears the GUNNER BLACK MALLARD TRUCKER hat and sits on a patio chair with a striped cushion.

BLACK MALLARD TRUCKER

Our custom black trucker hat that looks just as good at the tailgate as it does at the lodge. • Cotton twill fabric and polyester• Structured 2-pa...

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A woman in a green jacket smiles outdoors with a golden retriever puppy on her lap. She wears the GUNNER BLACK MALLARD TRUCKER hat and sits on a patio chair with a striped cushion.

BLACK MALLARD TRUCKER

Our custom black trucker hat that looks just as good at the tailgate as it does at the lodge. • Cotton twill fabric and polyester• Structured 2-pa...

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Four orange TIE-DOWN STRAP KITs by GUNNER, featuring black GUNNER text and dog head logo, are displayed in descending size order on a white background. Each has a silver buckle and is inspired by our crash-tested dog crate.

TIE-DOWN STRAP KIT

Securely anchors the kennel to your vehicle with an extra-thick custom cambuckle. The only straps we recommend for 5 Star Crash Test certified safety.

$90

Securely anchors the kennel to your vehicle with an extra-thick custom cambuckle. The only straps we recommend for 5 Star Crash Test certified safety.

Strap Color: Blaze Orange
Strap Length: Traditional
Four orange TIE-DOWN STRAP KITs by GUNNER, featuring black GUNNER text and dog head logo, are displayed in descending size order on a white background. Each has a silver buckle and is inspired by our crash-tested dog crate.

TIE-DOWN STRAP KIT

GUNNER tie-down straps are used to securely anchor your dog crate to your vehicle and are the only ones that we recommend for 5 Star Crash Test cer...

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Four orange TIE-DOWN STRAP KITs by GUNNER, featuring black GUNNER text and dog head logo, are displayed in descending size order on a white background. Each has a silver buckle and is inspired by our crash-tested dog crate.

TIE-DOWN STRAP KIT

GUNNER tie-down straps are used to securely anchor your dog crate to your vehicle and are the only ones that we recommend for 5 Star Crash Test cer...

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The GUNNER ALL-WEATHER KIT 2.0 is a robust gray plastic pet crate with a black metal door, side vents, and top handles, featuring UV protection for safe animal transport in any weather.

ALL-WEATHER KIT

Waterproof, wind-resistant kennel cover you can leave on 365, 24/7.

$170

Waterproof, wind-resistant kennel cover you can leave on 365, 24/7.

Size: Medium
The GUNNER ALL-WEATHER KIT 2.0 is a robust gray plastic pet crate with a black metal door, side vents, and top handles, featuring UV protection for safe animal transport in any weather.

ALL-WEATHER KIT 2.0

When you need to pull double duty, GUNNER's new and improved All-Weather Kit 2.0 is made of a TPU-coated nylon material that is waterproof and wind...

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The GUNNER ALL-WEATHER KIT 2.0 is a robust gray plastic pet crate with a black metal door, side vents, and top handles, featuring UV protection for safe animal transport in any weather.

ALL-WEATHER KIT 2.0

When you need to pull double duty, GUNNER's new and improved All-Weather Kit 2.0 is made of a TPU-coated nylon material that is waterproof and wind...

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PERFORMANCE PAD

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• Made in America
• Odor Resistant
• Water Proof
• Shock Absorbent
• Tailor Fit

Good to Know

Observe your dog's behavior before purchasing. This pad is made of a tough skinned foam which may not be suitable for chewers, teething puppies, dogs who dig, or dogs that have destructive tendencies.

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A vintage-style badge with text: REAL DOGS SAVED, TESTED & PROVEN, Lifetime Warranty, American Made, plus a hunting dog head illustration at the center—perfect for showcasing trusted outdoor gear. Paw prints decorate the bottom.

"Stories Speak for Themselves"

“Tons of dogs (and people) have been saved thanks to these crates." – CNN

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We Stand Behind Our Products

We stand behind our products because we know the integrity of the design and extensive research we have put into creating them. The GUNNER Guarantee™ means we empower our in-house customer service team to make it right when the products don’t live up to our standards.
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Family Owned & Operated

GUNNER has a been a family business since day one: in March 2015, gunner.com went live. That same day, Addison and Emily Edmonds brought their first child into the world. Over the last decade, they've been committed to two priorities – parenting their four children, and building a company that helps improves dogs' lives. Learn more about the Edmonds here.

Overall rating: 4.6050158 / 5 from 638 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The PERFORMANCE PAD by GUNNER offers a 3/4" cushion for crate comfort, praised for its durability, waterproof feature, and excellent fit. Customers highlight its high-quality material and the great comfort it provides for sporting dogs, making it a popular choice among pet owners.

Summary topics

  • Crate Fit: 4%
  • Pad Durability: 35%
  • Material Quality: 2%
  • Product Comfort: 2%
  • Overall Product Quality: 12%

Review topics: [color, comfort, fit, issues, material, quality, customer service, work, shipping, feel, design, service, cover, looks, value, price, box, water, protection, use, base, surface, foam, bed, pad, kennel, dog, crate, gunner, addition].

Review highlights

  • "Joking aside it’s a thick high quality pad but I wouldn’t recommend it if you’ve got a chewer." — Robert
  • "Mat fits the Gunner kennel perfectly and seems durable and provides good non-slip flooring for the dogs." — Kristian J.
  • "Fits perfect, looks great and easy to clean." — Austin

Reviews

Love the Pad but One suggestion!

"Pad is holding up great. Only issue I have had with it is when my fan is mounted at the top of the door, you can’t have the water bowl at the bottom because the bowl hits the pad. Needs to have a carve out for the bowl. I also could move my fan to the side to solve this but I don’t want my fan on the side. Love all of my gunner products."

— Mcalpin M. (5/5)

Performance pad not custom contoured for medium kennel

"Great kennel and performance pad is made a nice material, but it is not custom cut for my medium size kennel. It leaves several gaps along the floor and essentially waste space and is an area to trap things that fall down. I did not know this when I ordered the kennel and pad and strap bundle. The dog appears to want to paw at the gap in the edges around the whole kennel. Looking for another more suitable material that fills the gap to make the floors flat. The photos on the website show the pad custom cut to the entire dimensions, but that is not the case as I learned for the medium. Perhaps the larger kennels are custom cut. Very unhappy given the cost and not finding anything in the description to state that it would not fit the floor perfectly. . . would hope it would’ve been perfectly cut as it is right now I can’t use it with my working puppy and need another solution - from now she is riding without anything on the bottom."

— David H. (2/5)

High expectations met!

"Performance pad meets all expectations of overbuilt, high quality gear from Gunner. I travel with my pup everywhere and I want him to be safe and comfortable on all of our adventures. Thanks for building the best products for our best buddies!"

— Jeff W. (5/5)

Scared to put it back in kennel

"Switched my pup over to Gunner from normal crate. She chewed up, clawed, and ate the performance pad which made her very sick and throwing up the foam for two days. I’m going to try the Orthopedic bed next."

— Rylee P. (3/5)

Performance pad

"Works as expected and seems very durable."

— Cody V. (5/5)

Easy to clean

"Our dog gets car sick so this is easy to clean but also provides comfort for her."

— Jordan Q. (5/5)

Excellent addition to an amazing

"Excellent addition to an amazing G1 kennel!"

— Shawn S. (5/5)

USA

"Extremely well built. I love this crate worth every penny! Best crate on market by far. So happy with this purchase"

— Rick R. (5/5)

Chew safe!

"I wasn’t sure how this would hold up with my dog who will destroy any chew proof toy and bed however it seems extremely durable and so far she hasn’t touched it! Happy I added this to the crate."

— Teresa C. (5/5)

Excellent!

"I'm very pleased with the G1 Kennel in black. It's tie downed with the Gunner straps. I attached the Gunner Fan Kit to the side of the kennel nearest a plug so that it can be easily charged and used at the same time during travel. I've only used the Gunner Performance Pad so far for day trips. I have the Gunner Orthopedic Pad for use on future overnight trips. BlackJack, aka JACK, seems to be comfortable in the kennel, and he's not a great fan of kennels. I also have the black Gunner Food Storage Crate in 30, along with the black Food Scoop, and two red Bowls with lids. I use the Food Storage, Food Scoop, and Bowls with lids for home and travel."

— Cynthia C. (5/5)

Q&A

Does this come in size small?
Hey! We do not currently make a performance pad for the G1™ Small. We only offer it for the G1™ Medium, Intermediate, and Large.
What are the measurements for this pad, length and width?
Hey Rebekah! I think I spoke with you on chat. Let us know if we can help with anything else in the future
Is there a pad to recommend for a puppy that likes to chew?
Hey! We currently do not have any pads that we recommend for puppies or dogs with chewing tendencies. Most of our customers will hold off on the pad until the dog has grown out of that puppy phase.
What material is this performance pad?
Hey! The performance pad is made of a tough skin foam.

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