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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How do I get my dog over separation anxiety issues?

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RoyalsOvaC

My dog is 1.5 years old and can not stand being in his kennel when I leave the house. When I get back there is a crazy amount of drool and slobber on his face and on the floor. It has gotten even worse lately with him paying at the door until his foot was bleeding. He even starts to bark non-stop when I place him on a zip line in the back yard.

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The drooling means he's claustrophobic, I know it sounds crazy but my mothers dog did the exact same thing, no matter how much she worked on training her to like the crate my mom would come home to a dog that was soaking wet and a crate tray full of slobber and drool. The only remedy was for her to put the dog in the bathroom with a baby gate up. The dog was much happier in there, maybe you can try using the kitchen and blocking it off with baby gates, he might be happier.

As for the barking in the back yard is this all the exercise he gets? If he's left alone in the back yard to run on the zip line then he's bored and frustrated, frustrated dogs bark to relieve frustration. If you are out there playing with him then he is probably less likely to bark, or if he's being taken for long walks or runs then he will be less likely to bark.

I'd try leaving him in the kitchen when you go out, you'll probably find he does a lot better.

Where can I get a replacement tray for my dog's crate?

gaminmeg

My dog destroyed the plastic tray in her crate due to severe separation anxiety. Does anyone know a good place online where I can order another one?

Answer
Depending what brand it is, go on-line an google the manufacturer - they all sell parts for their crates.

If it's a smaller crate, as a last resort, take measurements and you may be able to find the right size metal sheet pan with edges at a restaurant supply outlet. Don't laugh, they work but it depends on the size of the crate. Whole and half sheet pans.

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How do I get my dog over separation anxiety issues?

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RoyalsOvaC

My dog is 1.5 years old and can not stand being in his kennel when I leave the house. When I get back there is a crazy amount of drool and slobber on his face and on the floor. It has gotten even worse lately with him paying at the door until his foot was bleeding. He even starts to bark non-stop when I place him on a zip line in the back yard.

Answer
The drooling means he's claustrophobic, I know it sounds crazy but my mothers dog did the exact same thing, no matter how much she worked on training her to like the crate my mom would come home to a dog that was soaking wet and a crate tray full of slobber and drool. The only remedy was for her to put the dog in the bathroom with a baby gate up. The dog was much happier in there, maybe you can try using the kitchen and blocking it off with baby gates, he might be happier.

As for the barking in the back yard is this all the exercise he gets? If he's left alone in the back yard to run on the zip line then he's bored and frustrated, frustrated dogs bark to relieve frustration. If you are out there playing with him then he is probably less likely to bark, or if he's being taken for long walks or runs then he will be less likely to bark.

I'd try leaving him in the kitchen when you go out, you'll probably find he does a lot better.

Where can I get a replacement tray for my dog's crate?

gaminmeg

My dog destroyed the plastic tray in her crate due to severe separation anxiety. Does anyone know a good place online where I can order another one?

Answer
Depending what brand it is, go on-line an google the manufacturer - they all sell parts for their crates.

If it's a smaller crate, as a last resort, take measurements and you may be able to find the right size metal sheet pan with edges at a restaurant supply outlet. Don't laugh, they work but it depends on the size of the crate. Whole and half sheet pans.

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is a dog crate big enough for a rabbit?

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Q. I'm (hopefully) getting a rabbit, and I want to know if a dog crate is a big enough cage for it. I know that generally store bought cages for rabbits aren't big enough, and I can't build it, and it needs to be a bit smaller, because my room is quite tiny. Do you think a dog crate would be big enough?

Answer
wellll it is big enough (depending on the breed of the bunny) but i would advise you to get a proper cage designed for rabbits. they have deep trays on the bottom you see for putting hay and sawdust in also all the toys a bunny could dream of. the bottom or dog cages are quite shallow so and poop or peepee will just come riiight over the edge and cover your floor.
good luck with you're bunny

How do I get my dog over separation anxiety issues?

RoyalsOvaC

My dog is 1.5 years old and can not stand being in his kennel when I leave the house. When I get back there is a crazy amount of drool and slobber on his face and on the floor. It has gotten even worse lately with him paying at the door until his foot was bleeding. He even starts to bark non-stop when I place him on a zip line in the back yard.

Answer
The drooling means he's claustrophobic, I know it sounds crazy but my mothers dog did the exact same thing, no matter how much she worked on training her to like the crate my mom would come home to a dog that was soaking wet and a crate tray full of slobber and drool. The only remedy was for her to put the dog in the bathroom with a baby gate up. The dog was much happier in there, maybe you can try using the kitchen and blocking it off with baby gates, he might be happier.

As for the barking in the back yard is this all the exercise he gets? If he's left alone in the back yard to run on the zip line then he's bored and frustrated, frustrated dogs bark to relieve frustration. If you are out there playing with him then he is probably less likely to bark, or if he's being taken for long walks or runs then he will be less likely to bark.

I'd try leaving him in the kitchen when you go out, you'll probably find he does a lot better.

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