Designer Dog Crate --- Quick 10 Points !!!!?

bonner

I have searched everywhere and can not find a dog crate that isn't just ugly black or silver criss-cross wire.

I saw one once at the Pets Pajamas store in Arkron Ohio that was white wires that formed little flowers -- sooo charming! So I know they have to be out there.

Can anyone tell me where to look to find something more stylish for my puppy (and apartment) ??

THANKS!!!! :)-

Answer
I don't use crates, but I have to laugh at some of the responses you're getting. It needs to be attractive because the HUMANS are going to see it. And some humans care how attractive their furnishings are.

Just take a look around Youtube and see the filth and poverty some dog owners think is just fine to live in. (The dogs are cute enough, but look behind them and see the garbage and debris, and weeds in the yard, and ratty furniture and filthy dog dishes strewn about. ...Sad.) Some of us have nice homes, and wouldn't want the decor ruined with anything like an ugly dog crate, ugly dog dishes, bags of dog food lying about, blankets on our sofas, and on and on.

I have a custom cabinet in solid oak and walnut exclusively built for the dog food and accessories. It's lovely, and most people think it's just a lovely piece of furniture. They have no idea I had it made just to keep dog-related clutter out of sight.

I'm very proud that people visiting my home typically exclaim how beautiful and clean it is, and how good it smells. I have multiple pets. I don't live in squalour or with K-Mart furnishings. No one has to. There are lots of terrific products on the market. And with a little imagination, anything can be made.

If I were to use a crate, and had a small dog, it might be one like this:

http://www.pamperedpuppy.com/features/200407_bowhaus.php

I've seen other custom designs for end tables made into dog crates (again, for small enough dogs). I also had a custom piece of furniture built to look like a small chest of drawers, but it's really my cat's litterbox. With a hidden entrance on one end, it eliminates the whole of issue of where to put the litterbox. It's right there in the hall. I clean it every day, so there's no odour. The top drawer even provides extra storage. (The bottom two are false drawers that swing open to allow access for cleaning.)

As I said, I've never used crates. And I also have Great Danes, so any crate would have to be huge. (I guess that would mean converting an armoire, rather than end tables, huh?) ;-) In any event, good luck. No, you're not wrong to want a crate that won't be an eyesore in your home.

Has anyone used the dog crate ProSelect Empire Crate?

Trixie

Hello, In researching dog crates for my escape artist / destruction designer of a dog, I was told this is the crate to get. He is an 86 lb lab and had demolished the typical "wire" crates that are sold in Petco and Petsmart.

Have you used this crate for your dog or know someone who has this crate? Let me know if this is really a very strong crate for my lab. Thanks

Here is a link to a site that has this crate.
http://www.petedge.com/ProSelect-Empire-Cages-ZW179.pro
Wanted to add. He has already been housebroken and crate trained. The reason why I have to crate him is because he has separation anxiety when left home alone. If left home alone, it is not more than 2 hours at a time. He usually comes with me most places, but the grocery store will not accept my dog in the aisles, so he has to be safely contained so that he doesn't hurt himself or destroy the house.
Additionally, he is walked 6 - 9 times per day and exercised a lot, as it is necessary to run him several times per week.

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first let me say, Monica , i have been crate traing puppies and dogs for yrs as a means to house train them and it is a wonderfull way to do so and no it is not unsafe to crate a dog if you use the proper crate...it not only is to protect them but if you have a dog who has anziety problems it will also protect them and the house....
now to your question---i have a dog who wieghs 170lbs and i am getting ready my self to get one of these cages as i also have been told they are great...my male has busted through just about every thing just to get to females that are in heat, so now i need something strong....i was told that they are very strong to with hold my dog so yours should do just fine in it as well...

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