Wired Crate vs. Plastic Kennel:::::dog questions (pics included)?

Luke K

the crate/kennel comes in the right size


im getting a weimaraner, as a puppy and im wondering what kind of crate i should get:

Wired Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753745

+has a divider
-i heard a dog can get hurt on it

Plastic Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751213

+i guess safer cuss he cant hurt himself
-more expensive
-does not have a divider

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Which is better for crate/kennel training?? which do dogs like better? which is safer? which is overall better??

ty for all searius answers

Answer
Plastic is always better. #1 A LOT of smart dogs have discovered how to make their wire kennels collapse thus escape at will, lol. Secondly a plastic crate is more confined and makes a dog feel more comfortable, like they're in a den. And lastly, plastic kennels are MUCH easier to clean and disinfect. With wire kennels you need a BBQ grill cleaning brush and a gallon of bleach to disinfect and clean it! With plastic a little bleach, a hose, and an old rag will do the trick. Also wire kennels can rust and leave rust stains on your carpet after a few months/years of cleaning/use so make sure to put something under wire kennels if you decide to use one (a rubber mat would be perfect).

Dog Kennel? or Crate?

~chalbri~

I adopted an older AmStaff a few months back. We never got her a crate or kennel because she does not chew anything, she's potty trained, and is a perfect house dog when we're not home! BUT, we just got a new puppy AmStaff, who needs a crate. Otherwise, she chews everything, and pees everywhere. Right now, we have our shih tzu's old kennel that fits her for now, but it will only work for a short while longer.

Should we get a crate or kennel for each dog? Even though our older one doesn't need one? Or should we not get one at all for the little pup as she gets bigger, and try to train her to not destroy everything while we're gone? (Someone's usually home most of the time....) They both love being outside, What about a kennel or doghouse for outside while we're gone? (We have plenty of shade/shelter)

Answer
I woudl be crate them both while you are away. I undestand that your older dog is well behaved. I have four amstaffs myself and none of them run free during the day. you definenently need to crate trainthe younger one. I mostly have objections to having two dogs running loose during the day. What if they get agitated enough with each other to fight and you aren't there to stop it. It could easily happen especially if the older dog gets annoyed by the younger. if you leave the older out i woudl put the puppy in room where she can be away fromt he loose dog so they don't interact as it will only make her time in the kennel longer. I would also recommend against keeping your dog outside even on nice day. Amstaffs are good climber when motivated and squirrels and rabbits can be moitvation enough for most dogs. two nice comfy crates for your puppies is what i woudl recommend.

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Dog Kennel? or Crate?

~chalbri~

I adopted an older AmStaff a few months back. We never got her a crate or kennel because she does not chew anything, she's potty trained, and is a perfect house dog when we're not home! BUT, we just got a new puppy AmStaff, who needs a crate. Otherwise, she chews everything, and pees everywhere. Right now, we have our shih tzu's old kennel that fits her for now, but it will only work for a short while longer.

Should we get a crate or kennel for each dog? Even though our older one doesn't need one? Or should we not get one at all for the little pup as she gets bigger, and try to train her to not destroy everything while we're gone? (Someone's usually home most of the time....) They both love being outside, What about a kennel or doghouse for outside while we're gone? (We have plenty of shade/shelter)

Answer
I woudl be crate them both while you are away. I undestand that your older dog is well behaved. I have four amstaffs myself and none of them run free during the day. you definenently need to crate trainthe younger one. I mostly have objections to having two dogs running loose during the day. What if they get agitated enough with each other to fight and you aren't there to stop it. It could easily happen especially if the older dog gets annoyed by the younger. if you leave the older out i woudl put the puppy in room where she can be away fromt he loose dog so they don't interact as it will only make her time in the kennel longer. I would also recommend against keeping your dog outside even on nice day. Amstaffs are good climber when motivated and squirrels and rabbits can be moitvation enough for most dogs. two nice comfy crates for your puppies is what i woudl recommend.

Dog kennel/crate?

texas_ange

I am asking this question about those metal dog kennel/crates you use indoors to crate train a dog. I need to know how to get rid of the "dog" smell. I have cleaned it with a lemon scented cleaner, and rinsed it well w water. It still smells of dog..Do not tell me to use bleach or any other harsh chemical as I have exotic birds in my home and am unable to do so. I also can not take it outside to clean it so it must be done in the shower/bathtub as I live in the North and it is still very cold
First off Aussie birds have NO odor. Secondly the crate was in the basement my SO had left the bedding in it. I have taken out all bedding and it is the metal that smells I dont know why
The bedding had been in the crate in the basement for atleast a yr I went to get it out today and it smells of dog. The bedding has been thrown away the tray has been cleaned the tray does not smell the actual metal cage does

Answer
HUH?? my kennels never stink.... just wipe down the tray when you wash their bedding with soapy water and rag.. you do not have to put the crate in the shower,,, just leave it where it is and wipe it down when you think you need to... and always remember to dust underneath and around it to get the hair off the floor...

i have had a metal crate for 20 years and it still does not stink..
IMO,,, BIrds are quite stinky..

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Dog Crates???

SamiiLynn

I have a very hyper puppy that is just about full grown, she is a little over 5 months old and the vet says she won't get much bigger. she is taller than we expected and her head can reach the top of her wire crate. She can walk in and turn fully around but can't lay straight out. Is it too small?
If we get her a bigger crate:
-Would a carrier type crate calm her down a little because its dark and den like? (We can't put a blanket over the wire crate because she pulls it in and chews on it.)
-Which is better, a wire crate or a carrier type?

My puppy is a beagle corgi mix. The father was uknown but we think border collie. Her crate is Something like H 21" L 23" W 18".

I know I have asked this question once before but different people maybe on and i would also like to hear their imput.

Thank You!

Answer
I am glad to see that whether or not to crate is not the issue, but what size and type of crate is best for your puppy. Crating is important for the health and welfare of any dog, but especially a young puppy who does not know enough to stay out of stuff that could hurt or kill her.

That being said, yes, it sounds like you do need a new and larger crate. I would actually go up two sizes, as at less than 6 months old, your puppy still has a lot of growing to do. Most puppies still have approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of their total growth to do after 6 months of age.

What type of crate is more of a function of personal preference of the dog - in most cases. I do greyhound rescue, and typically, we recommend the wire crates because these are the closest to the type of crates used at the track. These come in two styles, what we call pin crates as the crate is held together by long pins that go in the corners to provide stability, and what we call suitcase crates because they fold up and are more easily stored or transported when necessary.
I prefer the suitcase variety unless I have a dog who is very distructive and will demolish the folding crate by forcing an end to pop out of position in an attempt to escape. For these guys and gals, I keep a couple of pin crates on hand.

The other type of crate, is a varikennel or airline crate. These are made of rigid plastic and are fairly sturdy unless you have a real chewer who can and will chew thru the crate wall to escape. These work fairly well for smaller breed dogs, but just really can't stand up to the punishment of most large breeds.

Some dogs do not like to be enclosed in small spaces. For these dogs, the vari kennel is not a good option. They will develop more problems when they have to be crates for long periods (over night or when you are gone to work all day). They are necessary if you plan to travel with your pet, as most hotels that allow dogs require this type of crate, and all airlines require them.

I would, personally, choose the wire crate. If you want to disguise it, there are some that have a basket type of weave covering the walls and top of the crate, so that it looks more like a piece of furniture. A chewer will make short work of this, but it will look better than just having the plain wire crate. If you have dogs, however, most people understand that you also need a crate for your dog, so folks are a lot less formal about how it looks sitting in the living room or family room.

Good luck, and I hope you are able to find the right kind of crate for you and your puppy.

Wired Crate vs. Plastic Kennel:::::dog questions (pics included)?

Luke K

the crate/kennel comes in the right size


im getting a weimaraner, as a puppy and im wondering what kind of crate i should get:

Wired Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753745

+has a divider
-i heard a dog can get hurt on it

Plastic Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751213

+i guess safer cuss he cant hurt himself
-more expensive
-does not have a divider

------------------------------------------------------
Which is better for crate/kennel training?? which do dogs like better? which is safer? which is overall better??

ty for all searius answers

Answer
Plastic is always better. #1 A LOT of smart dogs have discovered how to make their wire kennels collapse thus escape at will, lol. Secondly a plastic crate is more confined and makes a dog feel more comfortable, like they're in a den. And lastly, plastic kennels are MUCH easier to clean and disinfect. With wire kennels you need a BBQ grill cleaning brush and a gallon of bleach to disinfect and clean it! With plastic a little bleach, a hose, and an old rag will do the trick. Also wire kennels can rust and leave rust stains on your carpet after a few months/years of cleaning/use so make sure to put something under wire kennels if you decide to use one (a rubber mat would be perfect).

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