Crate or dog pen?

Tula M

Crates or pens? Which would better, most people have crates but they seem kinda small to me and would cramp my dog she is in desperate need of one and I would like to know what would be best for her.

Pen:http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-36-Exercise-Pen-Dog-Crate-Cat-Cage-Kennel_W0QQitemZ360025294890QQihZ023QQcategoryZ121851QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Crate:http://cgi.ebay.com/Wire-Dog-Crate-collapsible-17-x-24-x-20-gold-color_W0QQitemZ160210816729QQihZ006QQcategoryZ121851QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Answer
I crate trained my dog. They dont need anymore room than to stand up, lay down, and turn around...and of course have water and food.
I chose a crate over a pen for many reasons....

1.) crates are similar to wild dog dens.... it is instictive for them to want to find their own 'safe place'
2.) its easy to travel with my dog because shes used to being in a crate for a few hours at a time.
3.) it made housetraining SOOO much easier! dogs dont want to go to the bathroom where they sleep... so as soon as you take her out, take her straight outside and she'll learn quickly that shes supposed to potty outdoors

those are just a few of my reasons... but it really depends on you and your dog... if you dont plan on ever traveling with her then get a pen...otherwise go with the crate

what size crate for golden retriever?

j.w.

I'm about to buy a soft crate for my dogs agility classes. I was wondering what size is good. She isn't a huge golden, she weighs about 60 lbs. There are 2 sizes:
36 inches L x 24 inches W x 27 inches H
42 inches L x 28 inches W x 31 inches H
I will be moving this around a lot so I would go for the smaller one but I want her to be comfy. Thanks!

Answer
If it were up to USDA, the dog would have to have enough room to invite over all of his friends, have a BBQ, go for jog, play some frisbee, and have about 5 area codes. Here's reality:

Varikennel #100 21"x16"x15"H,
Actual CrateWeight: 7 Lb
Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus

Varikennel #200 27"x20"x19"H
Actual Crate Weight: 15 Lb
Beagles, Shelties, Min. Poodles, Cockers, Lhasa Apsos

Varikennel #300 32"x22"x23"H
Actual Crate Weight: 18 Lb
Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs

Varikennel #400 36"x24"x26"H
Actual Crate Weight: 23 Lb
Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Aust. Shepherds, Dobermans

Varikennel #500 40"x27"x30"H
Actual Crate Weight: 27 Lb
Afghans, Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers

Varikennel #700 48"x32"x35"H
Actual Crate Weight: 44 Lb
Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds

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