Type of Crate ~ Opinions Please

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

I would love to hear opinions from those of you who got crates for your babies. I know not everyone has crate trained, but I think some of you do have some sort of crate for your pups... even if they are left open all the time and are just an area for them to rest in.

What kind did you get? Where did you get it? Approx. how much was it?

I've been searching online as it's now time to choose one!!

Thank you Very Happy

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 6:23 pm Post subject:

Well, I actually have two:

-The first one is HUGE, big enough for a golden retriever to fit into, which I keep in my kitchen where it fits so nicely in a corner. The cage has been there from the day I brought home Mickey & Tigger, and is still there today. I plan to actually leave it there because it is not in the way at all, and Mickey and Tigger will sometimes go in there on their own...I always leave the door open, and it has a nice soft dog bed that fits inside there perfectly! (Here's a link to see what it looks like: http://www.petco.com/product_info.asp?familyid=7491&sku=1576411256&tab=1&dept_id=146&c1=142&c2=146&c3=&ct1=Carriers%2C+Crates+%26+Houses&ct2=Crates+%26+Kennels&ct3=) As you can see I bought the one for dogs up to 110 lbs....nice and roomy! Very Happy

-The other one I bought is a smaller crate, which I hardly ever use any more at all, and used it once and a while in the past for a little bit here and there only so Mickey & Tigger would get used to crates (small ones) and not flip out if they ever needed to be in one in the future for whatever reason. In fact, I am giving it away only because I don't use it any more! (Here's a link to see the exact brand and size I bought: http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441780723&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025663&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023689&bmUID=1083866990662 ) It is a great crate, and an excellent brand!

I don't think you can really go wrong in a crate that you buy!

If I were you, in order to save money, I would get a crate that your pups can grow into and have enough room to FULLY stretch out in. Otherwise you will have to buy new ones as they grow. This is of course if you plan on crating them now and in the future as well!

Have fun with the shopping!

deb2950 · Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 290

that is what I bought for Jack and he uses it to sleep in at night and to take a nap in the afternoon. It is where he goes when we are having large parties with a lot of kids running around and food is everywhere, He would just eat until he exploded otherwise and he needs to have a place that is safe from pestering from all the rambuctious kids! I purchased one of those indestructable dog beds after he destroyed numerous doggy beds, towels, rugs and blankets. It is custom made for the size crate I have , easy to clean, comfortable and so far he has not mananged to eat it! Best investment I have made for him! Hope this helps a little!

and just to make it fair!!

4Dogsihave · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 3:35 am Post subject:

Deb that is just too cute!! I have never crate trained my dogs but maybe the kids?!?!? HMMM something to think about.

P.S. Just kidding no need to call the authorities. LOL

ilovemaltipoos · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 5:17 am Post subject:

O ! TOO CUTE DEB !! Love it ! Surprised

I don't use crates ,so I am no use here .LOL !but i had to say Deb 's picts are just the max !

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

Thank you for the help!!! I'm going to check out those links now MyBaby, thanks!!!

Deb ~ GREAT pics!!! It's nice to see how others have their doggie areas set up too.. gives ideas to this rookie over here! Laughing

MonsterBailey · Super Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 1280

I agree with Malti... we didn't do crates, but those pics of Jack are toooooo cute, deb! His face is sooooo precious in that first one Smile

I just love him!!

Jennifer · Member Joined: 14 Apr 2004 Posts: 57

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=547&Ne=40000&R=1256&N=2001+113496

I used this kind for training Baja... ended with the tiny, small and medium for him Smile

The girls came in a similiar crate.. but WAY bigger!

Nice, quiet and darken spot to nap Very Happy

Jennifer

Aqueous · Posted: Sat May 08, 2004 5:20 pm Post subject:

I've used the Vari Kennel and also the Petmate Pet Taxi.

deb2950 · Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 290

Our new kitty Raymond moving in on Jacks turf!

ilovemaltipoos · Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 7:11 pm Post subject:

How sweet !! I love kittens !

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 8:08 pm Post subject:

Awwwww, how sweet!!!! Very Happy

How do Jack and Raymond get along?

PooGirl13 · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 677

That is too funny Deb!! Very Happy

By the way.. On Friday I ordered the same crate that you have! Should be here in 3-6 days.. just before my babies get here Surprised

ilovemaltipoos · Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 8:34 pm Post subject:

You can get the same crate at wal-mart and other stores .I know cause I got 2 large ones to transport rescues .they may be less expensive there .Don't know but you can look and see .

MonsterBailey · Super Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 1280

Hey Deb...

I guess not EVERYBODY loves Raymond, eh? Smile

MyBabyShihPoo · Posted: Mon May 10, 2004 1:01 am Post subject: