Where would you suggest is a good place to get a dog crate?

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House825

I know you can go to Petsmart and similar stores. They just seem a bit pricey to me. I have a full grown border collie mix. I normally do not crate her but eventually we will be going to some competitions where she will need to be in a crate for a while.

She weighs about 48 pounds.

Also any suggestions on how to buy the correct size, any recommended brands, and other buying tips would be be appreciated.

Answer
Are you looking for an airline crate or a wire crate or a soft-sided crate? Are you looking for a collapsable crate or is that not important to you?

Craigslist is a good place to start looking, and I have also had good luck at garage sales and thrift stores sometimes. Keep your eyes open, know what you want, and know what you are willing to pay. The size you need is based on her height and length, not her weight. Give her 6" of headroom and at least 6" of extra length where length is measured from butt to front paws when she is laying down.

How can I get my 2 yr old dog out of her crate?

mikecborre

We recently adopted a 2yr old dog from a farm outside the city, and ever since, she has been terrified of everything. As soon as we got her home, she went to her crate, and has only been out once in 48 hours, even though the door has been open 90% of the time. She shakes whenever I or my girlfriend are around. She's not eaten much, even when the food/water is in the crate with her, and has only gone to the bathroom once, on her way to the backyard. Will this fear of everything dissipate over time, or is there something we should be doing now to get her out and about?

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The first person is a little under informed. There is no evidence of abuse, and there is no way to tell how long she will take to respond to rehabilitation.
What sort of farm was it? "No kill" shelters and puppy mills are not really the best location to get animals. Both advertise themselves as farms, or 'farm raised'. Do some research, it will tell you which direction to take with her.
Give her some time. Cities can be scary to country animals. It takes some getting used to. She is gonna need lots of love, praise and affection.
Consider a trainer. Obedience training builds confidence in dogs, and teaches you how to train her without making her worse or you nuts.
Talk to her. Sit by the crate and offer yummy treats through the crate and talk in a soothing voice. Coo a little.
It's important to get her on a strict schedule. Eating and bathrooming at the same times everyday. That will cut down on accidents.
Insist she spend time with the family. Tip her out of the crate, put a leash on her and have her sit with you. This works especially when you are quiet together as a family. In the evenings watching TV or what ever you all do before bed.
Consider getting a book about rehabilitating rescue dogs. It's not as straight forward as you might imagine.
Call the farm. They know her best. Ask about her history and her routine. Try to do the same sorts of things.
Good luck to you all.

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