Alternative Kennel Tray?

Pythoness

I don't know if anyone else has noticed, but Midwest's quality has gone downhill. It's really irritating me. When I bought my Lab, they had metal trays. I understand the reason why there are no longer metal trays, but the plastic ones they use now break - all the time. My current dog's crate tray has broken three times in the last two years - and considering they cost forty dollars a pop, that's completely ridiculous. I'm very annoyed.

Does anyone know of another (sturdier) brand of crate tray that sells seperately and will also fit Midwest's kennels?

Answer
Nope. My dogs also break the trays. I found that cutting a board to fit and just putting a sheet on it (wrapped under) works well. If the dog will eat the sheet, you can probably just use the board. Also, rubber mats (for horse stalls) work well. Just cut to the size you need. The dogs won't slip on these.

Would this work for a dog crate or no?

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Here's the link
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3391780

Thanks!!
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That is a carrier and is meant for short term transportation of dogs. If you're looking for a crate to use to start house training a dog/puppy, then this isn't a very good choice. You need something that you can actually see what's going on, if they've had any accidents, etc. and where the two of you can see each other. Although you generally put the dog in the crate when you're busy and can't watch it and don't want it to get mischievous (time out period), to sleep, etc. the dog will do better where they can see what's going on around them. This crate won't allow for that.

Additionally, if the dog does have an accident in the crate, if the carrier is made of material it may be harder to clean and get the odor out. Crates typically have a metal tray at the bottom that can be removed for easy cleaning/disinfecting.

Also, not sure what size dog you have, but the dog has to have room to lay down, stand up, turn around, etc. in a crate. The carrier is not designed to give them that much room.

Attached is a link for reasonably priced crates. There is actually a plastic crate that is comparable in price and is better suited for use than a dog carrier. It's the Pet Den Dog crate.

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