Wired Crate vs. Plastic Kennel:::::dog questions (pics included)?

Luke K

the crate/kennel comes in the right size


im getting a weimaraner, as a puppy and im wondering what kind of crate i should get:

Wired Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753745

+has a divider
-i heard a dog can get hurt on it

Plastic Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751213

+i guess safer cuss he cant hurt himself
-more expensive
-does not have a divider

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Which is better for crate/kennel training?? which do dogs like better? which is safer? which is overall better??

ty for all searius answers

Answer
Plastic is always better. #1 A LOT of smart dogs have discovered how to make their wire kennels collapse thus escape at will, lol. Secondly a plastic crate is more confined and makes a dog feel more comfortable, like they're in a den. And lastly, plastic kennels are MUCH easier to clean and disinfect. With wire kennels you need a BBQ grill cleaning brush and a gallon of bleach to disinfect and clean it! With plastic a little bleach, a hose, and an old rag will do the trick. Also wire kennels can rust and leave rust stains on your carpet after a few months/years of cleaning/use so make sure to put something under wire kennels if you decide to use one (a rubber mat would be perfect).

Dog Kennel? or Crate?

~chalbri~

I adopted an older AmStaff a few months back. We never got her a crate or kennel because she does not chew anything, she's potty trained, and is a perfect house dog when we're not home! BUT, we just got a new puppy AmStaff, who needs a crate. Otherwise, she chews everything, and pees everywhere. Right now, we have our shih tzu's old kennel that fits her for now, but it will only work for a short while longer.

Should we get a crate or kennel for each dog? Even though our older one doesn't need one? Or should we not get one at all for the little pup as she gets bigger, and try to train her to not destroy everything while we're gone? (Someone's usually home most of the time....) They both love being outside, What about a kennel or doghouse for outside while we're gone? (We have plenty of shade/shelter)

Answer
I woudl be crate them both while you are away. I undestand that your older dog is well behaved. I have four amstaffs myself and none of them run free during the day. you definenently need to crate trainthe younger one. I mostly have objections to having two dogs running loose during the day. What if they get agitated enough with each other to fight and you aren't there to stop it. It could easily happen especially if the older dog gets annoyed by the younger. if you leave the older out i woudl put the puppy in room where she can be away fromt he loose dog so they don't interact as it will only make her time in the kennel longer. I would also recommend against keeping your dog outside even on nice day. Amstaffs are good climber when motivated and squirrels and rabbits can be moitvation enough for most dogs. two nice comfy crates for your puppies is what i woudl recommend.

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