What exactly is a dog crate?

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i've been reading about dog crates, and are these the metal "cages" or are they the plastic ones with the metal door??

Also how often do you use it for your dogs? some people say no more than 3 hours, but what about night time, is it ok to put the dog in a "crate" for the whole night while asleep?

As much info would be great!

Thanks in advance
Also is there a big difference between plastic or metal ones? which ones are more comfortable and safe feeling for your dogs?

Answer
All the dog catalogues carry them
www.petedge.com
www.kvpet.com
and they run from fabric, wire, and plastic.
Fabric can be ripped open by a dog that is determined
Plastic can be chewed through
Wire is the safest, collapses easily so it can be carried in the car.
Crates are used for transporting dogs, housebreaking, and just a place that a dog can call his own when he wants some peace and quiet. All my dogs have loved their crates, and although there are some issues about the length of time a dog or puppy can be crated , when I'm housebreaking a dog, they are in it at least 8 hours at night with no problem. During the day, especially when showing, the dogs can spend up to 5 hours in a crate which keeps them safe and out of the way of all the ruckus at dog shows.
At home I always have 2 or 3 with open doors for the dogs to nap in, and they do nap in them, preferring them to their big soft dog beds.
I also crate them when running the vacuum as all my dogs seem to feel the vacuum is a monster and needs to be killed.

What is a good size kennel for a full grown male German Shepherd?

Lauren

I live in a studio apartment and I currently have a dog crate for him while im gone. He needs more than that. He isn't neutered nor will I ever get him neutered because its not like he can get prego and have puppies, so i want to let him walk aroung and stuff without him chewing on stuff or marking everywhere in the apartment. Kinda like a giant crate for him. German Shepherds cant be confined in a crate for 8 or 9 hours and a time without walking space. I am barely home because of work or because im out exercising him hours at a time at dog parks, regular parks playing fetch, or just sociallizing him at pet stores or walmart. I had him since he was a young puppy and he is well trained and socialized and exercised all day. No need to get him neutered.

Answer
What about x pens? They are metal pens you can put in various shapes and sizes.

Not neutering him is okay, as long as there is no chance of him getting loose and impregnating any females.

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