Dog crate for in the car?

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I'm looking for one the dog cannot really see out of for a small breed. That'll easily fold up so I can put it in my trunk when not in use.

Any suggestions? Also has anyone used those thunder shirts on their dog and had good results?

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Can you use a soft-sider crate for your dog? Look around at pet stores, they make some that have flaps over the screen so the dog can't see out at all. They're light-weight and really quick and simple to collapse.

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?

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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.

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