Dog crates and car travel?

Michele

We are looking at getting a new car soon - it will be a 4WD or SUV type vehicle with an enclosed tray, large enough to sleep in as we love camping.

We are fairly new dog owners (of 5 months or so), so haven't ever been camping with dogs before. I was looking at getting two crates to go in the back of the car so the dogs would be safe, but I know virtually nothing about crating dogs. In Australia (where I'm from) crating is almost unheard of. However, from what I see on YA, it seems pretty big in the States though. So can you give me some advice?

What do I need to know about crating dogs?
How do I train them to enjoy the crate?
How do you transport your dogs when you travel with them?
Has crating worked for you?

I know nothing!! Please inform me!

Oh and by the way this is what I was looking at:
http://www.petsplus.com.au/pet-shop.asp?id=659
Any good?

Answer
If you plan on transporting your dog in the crate, you need to use a non-folding molded plastic airline-style crate (http://www.dog.com/prodimages/P2627.jpg) or a rigid aluminum crate (http://www.gundogsonline.com/Img/EStore/Products/11606.jpg) for safety reasons.

Collapsible crates and wire crates are not safe for car travel. Collapsible crates, if impacted in car accidents, can fold down on your dog. Wire crates, if impacted, can come apart at the welds, the wire can bend inwards or break, and your dog can be injured or escape.

what can I use for dog-crate chewing dog?

cheryl

My 80 lb. dog chews her crate - the plastic tray and all of the blankets I put in there. I have replaced the tray several times, but she still destroys it. What can I use for a tray, and is there any comfortable bedding which is hard to destroy?
Thank you so much for all of the answers I have received. Now I have some great ideas.
She is in a crate only when we go out.

Answer
Get the enclosed plastic Vari-Kennel that doesn't have any tray at all, and don't put any bedding in it at all. This dog is going to end up with an intestinal blockage one of these days. Safety comes before comfort in my books.

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