What is the best dog crate to start out with?

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bubblessin

My puppy will be 6 months old in December. I really want to start crate training him after we get him neutered which will be also around December as well. But I'm wondering what brand would be a good crate to get, that wouldn't be too expensive. My puppy is a small breed if that helps. So he doesn't need a huge crate. But just big enough for him to sit, turn around and sleep in possibly. I found one at Orchard Supply, for like 80 dollars. It also came with a divider.. to make it smaller. But I'm wondering if it would be better to buy one at lets say Pet Smart, or Pet Co. Where do you think I should buy a dog crate, and what brand is a good one to look out for. And how should I start crate training him, should I only have toys specifically his crate? and treats only for his crate too? thank you for the answers and advice in advance.
oh and when should I be putting him in the crate?? Should it only be for when I leave the house? Or should it be at night to when I go to sleep? Even though I really love having him sleep in my bed with me.. I'm wondering if it'd be better to have him sleep in a crate. Because a lot of times he likes to sleep under my bed too.

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I would take your dog with you to a pet store and ask them, say you don't want to spend massive amounts. They'll understand.
They can show you best sizes, makes, prices etc!
If you want to crate train him, I'd keep dry food for in there, incase he knocks it over. And buy him some nice toys and a warm blanket.

Personally I wouldn't put my dogs in a crate, ever. I think its kinda mean.
But its your choice, I'd leave him in it when you go out, but make sure you be nice about putting him in, for short periods building them up slowly? Also as for bedtime.. That's totally your call. But my dog sleeps beside my bed and I wouldn't want her anywhere else.

is there anywhere that you can buy CHEAP dog crates?

carststr

We are going to be getting an Australian Shepherd Puppy in the next couple of months and are looking to find a dog crate- pref. used- that is on the cheaper side. Does anyone have any or anything that they are selling, reduced price?

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Try http://www.craigslist.com - usually there are people on there selling unneeded and even new crates for reasonable prices.

You can also try browsing your local newspaper in the classifieds, surely one day you'll come across someone selling an inexpensive crate.

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