How do I stop my dog from chewing his crate?

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Kitty

I have an akita who has separation anxiety. We had a wire crate for him but he destroyed it and kept getting out. Next we built him a thick-wooden crate. He chews at it about half the time he is left in it and has managed to somehow get it worn down enough where he squeezed out. We nailed more wood so that he can't get out again but he will chew through it eventually. My question is, is there anything I can so to stop this? Mind you leaving him chew-toys in there does not work. He wont even eat food that I put in there until I am home. He HAS to be in his crate when no one is here because if he is not he gets into trouble. I also can't muzzle him because in order to get him into the crate we give him food (which he eats til we are gone)
I'm worried he is going to hurt himself.
- He only chews on his crate when no one is home (as this is the only time he is locked in there)
- I can't afford to spend 400+ dollars on a crate

I'll try bitter apple but I don't know if it'll work. Any other suggestions?

Answer
Purchase an aluminum dog box. He won't be able to chew & destroy this kind of crate.
Here is one example.
http://www.gundogsupply.com/great-day-road-dog-kennel.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&cvsfa=2266&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=47524541542d4441592d524f41442d444f472d4b454e4e454c&utm_content=pla&gclid=CNSu8_jxzrcCFUdk7Aod0g4ADw

I saw some aluminum dog boxes on ebay for under $200.

What is the differences of Dog and Cat expenses?

chris j

I am trying to prove that financially dogs cost more than cats in monthly or annual expenses. Is there a chart or some kind of math I need in order to make my own chart of comparison? I just thought because most cats are not as big -physically- as dogs, that alone would make a cat (or more) much less cheaper in expenses, correct? If I wanted to make my own comparison chart of this, what kind of math formula would I use?

Answer
Hi Chris J!

According to http://www.moneyunder30.com/the-true-cost-of-pet-ownership:

One Time Expenses

Spaying or Neutering: Dog: $200 / Cat: $145
Initial Medical Exam: Dog: $70 / Cat: $130
Collar or Leash: Dog: $30 / Cat: $10
Litter Box: Cat: $25
Scratching Post: Cat: $15
Crate: Dog: $95
Carrying Crate: Dog: $60 / Cat: $40
Training: Dog: $110
Total One Time Costs: Dog: $565 / Cat: $365

Annual Expenses

Food: Dog: $120/ Cat: $145
Annual Medical Exams: Dog: $235 / Cat: $130
Litter: Cat: $200
Toys and Treats: Dog: $55 / Cat: $25
License: Dog: $15
Health Insurance: Dog: $225 / Cat: $175
Miscellaneous: Dog: $45 / Cat: $30
Total Annual Costs: Dog: $695 / Cat: $705

Total First Year Pet Ownership Costs: Dog: $1,260 / Cat: $1,070


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