Wheres a good place to find a 48"x31" dog crate?

JustWonder

I need to find a large dog crate quick!

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Ebay is a good place to look: http://www.ebay.com
One available now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Canine-Camper-Double-Door-Soft-Dog-Crate-48-x-31-x-35_W0QQitemZ310201387692QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20100219?IMSfp=TL100219125006r12363

Another is http://www.petsoutlet.net
http://www.petsoutlet.net/modeng/name/onlinestore/func/viewprod/product/221

http://puppysupplystore.com is another place http://www.puppysupplystore.com/camper-dog-crate/

Soft Dog Crate that Exceeds 33in in Height?

Maria N

Hi, I have an English Mastiff and his current crate which is 33in is starting to be too small for him. His head rubs and his back rubs. Id prefer the cloth instead of wire because its lighter for me to carry and more portable. Can anyone help me find a portable/soft crate that is around 33-54in in height?

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You mentioned that your dog's crate was starting to get too small so I am assuming he is not fully grown. The largest soft-sided dog crate I have seen was 36" inches tall. The tallest wire crate is also 36". May I suggest a soft sided dog exercise pen which is lightweight and portable at 48" tall. Good luck in your search.

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Where would you suggest is a good place to get a dog crate?

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House825

I know you can go to Petsmart and similar stores. They just seem a bit pricey to me. I have a full grown border collie mix. I normally do not crate her but eventually we will be going to some competitions where she will need to be in a crate for a while.

She weighs about 48 pounds.

Also any suggestions on how to buy the correct size, any recommended brands, and other buying tips would be be appreciated.

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Are you looking for an airline crate or a wire crate or a soft-sided crate? Are you looking for a collapsable crate or is that not important to you?

Craigslist is a good place to start looking, and I have also had good luck at garage sales and thrift stores sometimes. Keep your eyes open, know what you want, and know what you are willing to pay. The size you need is based on her height and length, not her weight. Give her 6" of headroom and at least 6" of extra length where length is measured from butt to front paws when she is laying down.

How can I get my 2 yr old dog out of her crate?

mikecborre

We recently adopted a 2yr old dog from a farm outside the city, and ever since, she has been terrified of everything. As soon as we got her home, she went to her crate, and has only been out once in 48 hours, even though the door has been open 90% of the time. She shakes whenever I or my girlfriend are around. She's not eaten much, even when the food/water is in the crate with her, and has only gone to the bathroom once, on her way to the backyard. Will this fear of everything dissipate over time, or is there something we should be doing now to get her out and about?

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The first person is a little under informed. There is no evidence of abuse, and there is no way to tell how long she will take to respond to rehabilitation.
What sort of farm was it? "No kill" shelters and puppy mills are not really the best location to get animals. Both advertise themselves as farms, or 'farm raised'. Do some research, it will tell you which direction to take with her.
Give her some time. Cities can be scary to country animals. It takes some getting used to. She is gonna need lots of love, praise and affection.
Consider a trainer. Obedience training builds confidence in dogs, and teaches you how to train her without making her worse or you nuts.
Talk to her. Sit by the crate and offer yummy treats through the crate and talk in a soothing voice. Coo a little.
It's important to get her on a strict schedule. Eating and bathrooming at the same times everyday. That will cut down on accidents.
Insist she spend time with the family. Tip her out of the crate, put a leash on her and have her sit with you. This works especially when you are quiet together as a family. In the evenings watching TV or what ever you all do before bed.
Consider getting a book about rehabilitating rescue dogs. It's not as straight forward as you might imagine.
Call the farm. They know her best. Ask about her history and her routine. Try to do the same sorts of things.
Good luck to you all.

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What should I know when getting a dog?

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Carolyn

I'm getting a dog today and my mom isn't so sure about what we should do when we get it. We know what supplies we need to get, where it's going to sleep, and it's schedule. Are there any other things we need to know?

The dog is an English springer spaniel.

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There will be an adjustment period. Give it AT LEAST a week to settle in. The way the dog behaves the first day you bring it home is not a good indication of how it will behave the rest of its life.

You should set up a vet appointment in the next 48 hours or so. If he has anything wrong - even simple fleas or worms or needs to be spayed/neutered soon - it is better to figure it out now and nip it in the bud than wait until you've got an emergency on your hands. The vet can do a thorough exam and catch things before they're a problem, and give you recommendations on care specific to the kind of dog you're getting.

If he's old enough - done with ALL of his puppy shots, especially parvo and rabies - you should sign up for the next dog training class at a petco, petsmart, or local trainer.

On the off chance he's not already potty trained, get a simple timer and set it for every 3 hours. Make sure he goes before you bring him inside and treat him for finishing outside. Set a timer and take him out before he needs to go again, and treat him for going. Set him up to succeed and never give him a chance to have an accident inside.

Dog proof your house. Put away all wires as best as you can. Leave no towels or dirty clothes on the floor. Keep the trash in a dog proof room or have a dog proof trash can. No chocolate, no sugar free gum or nicotine gum, no grapes or raisins, no onions or garlic, move all house plants out of reach.

Only allow him in one room of the house for a few days before letting him explore more of the house, one more room every few days. It makes it less stressful on him and makes it easier for you to keep an eye on him and keep him out of trouble.

Crate him or keep him in a safe area outside whenever you are not home.

Where to buy a giant breed crate online?

ABC123

We have a giant breed puppy that only has another month for before her 48" crate (this is an XL usually) is too small and we want to buy the biggest one we can get (54").

I've looked on craigslist for months to no avail and petsmart in area does not sell ones this large.

Anyone have good websites I could order one from?

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I went through a similar problem when I got my great dane. My local stores didnt carry actual crates big enough for him. We decided to get the biggest one they had and that was the 48". It is slightly small for him, but he doesnt get locked up in it unless we have to go out. (He counter surfed)
This is a forum for giant breed dog owners. www.bigdogsporch.com They have probably been through this similar problem and you may want to ask them to see where they got their crates.

Here are some crate sites:
http://www.petcratesdirect.com/dog-crates-starter-series.html
http://www.bigbreeddog.com/product/FP-MW1154U

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How Long will it take for my dog to get better after her spay sugery?

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alkerseltz

Hi Everyone,

My little girl was spayed on Friday. I know it's only been 3 days but she's still sleeping around. This is normal. She's also looking for places to hide...under the table, under chairs...is she in pain? How long will it be before she's back to her old self?

Thanks everything....I appreciate all of your advice.

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It can take up to a week or more for a female dog to fully recover from a spay. Age can play a big role in how long recovery takes, as do other factors like size of dog, other health issues, etc. Did your vet give her any antibiotics to take after her spay? What about pain killers? Did they do anything else besides spay her at the same time?

Usually our vet sends the dogs home with antibiotics and painkillers. If your vet didn't, I would ask him for some for her. Each dog reacts differently to surgery, and he may not know she is not responding as well as you would like to see. Usually, while it can take a week or more to completely recover, most of our dogs going thru the spay process start feeling better in about 24 - 48 hours. You do not want to let her run around for about 10 days, and you should monitor her activity level, and she may rest more frequently until she is well healed. Some dogs will try to hide if they do not feel well. Do you have a crate for your dog? Having a crate is a good thing, especially following surgery because this becomes their den, if you will, and they will feel safer lying in there to recover. Usually we tell our adopters that if the dog is seeking the crate, they are not feeling well and want to be left alone. Allow them time to heal on their own, and fairly soon, you should see some improvement. If she is still trying to hide at the end of the week, something is definately wrong, and you should take her back to the vet. Likewise, if you see any blood spotting or her gums are whiter than pink, or she feels hot to the touch, get her back to the vet immediately.

If you are not comfortable with how well she is doing, it is always correct to call the vet and discuss it with him or her. You pet's health is important, and just like we don't like going to a Dr who does not respect our feelings, the same should be true for our pets' vet. If you are not happy, seek a second opinion.

Please keep us posted and let us know how she does.

What size cage for dog should I buy?

Darko

Next week I'll have a new family member - Weimaraner.

I'm not at home from 12am to 3pm so he will have to stay in (inside) cage for 3h . What size cage should I buy for such a big dog?

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Hello,
It would depend on the reason/purpose of the cage. If your dog/puppy is housebroken and you are not using it for that training purpose, you should buy the largest cage available. This will give your dog/puppy the most room to move, stretch, lay down and get comfy etc...
I read your question and noticed it was for the time you were away and got the impression it was not for house training reasons. If it is for that purpose you could still buy a very large cage and like another mentioned use a divider (some cages will come with this.) If you use a divider you will want to give your puppy/dog enough room to be able to stand up, turn around and lay down comfortably but no more as this will cause them to be able to pee and/or poo in a back corner and still have the room to move/lay away from the mess. I had purchased a crate and as far as I know it is the largest size made (54 x 48 x 45.) <--- I bought mine and used it for about 5 weeks w/ the divider to help housebreak my puppy, and got rid of it once she was house trained and have never had/felt the need for one since.
I hope this was helpful and good luck.

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