Does the mesh go all the way to the floor? Can small dogs slither underneath?
187035
Yes, the mesh pretty much goes all the way to the bottom of the floor (within 2-inches) provided that you mount the side posts flush with the floor. Once the mesh is locked, it is highly unlikely that a small dog could slither underneath.
187036
Actually, let me clarify my answer... Mine is at the top of my stairs, so being that the gate is on the edge, with a gap to the next step, I'm thinking of it that way. Yes, a dog could fit his nose under and slide down to the next step. However... If it's on the flat floor with level space on either side, it would be difficult to fit under.
187037
The mesh goes very close but yes, a small and determined dog could sneak under.
1746674
Yes but if you have a big dog it goes right to the floor..I have a boxer 6 lbs and the bed went on floor.
2044029
No problems so far, but we have small dogs. I knew a lab that ate through a screen door... So this might not prove much of a challenge. It's a great way to tote the pooches around, otherwise.
729288
The floor is semi-rigid. If it were more rigid than it is, it'd be uncomfortable for the dog.
1872781
It zips to the floor but just vertically. The is space under the fabric that is open. A small child or animal could craw under the divider and the floor when zipped.
1807117
We have all hardwood floors, but it does go from floor to area rug and back just fine. The only time it gets in a jam is when it's leg gets stuck in an unfinished threshold.
474321
I would not unless you are going to build a deck around it for easy entry, but how will the dog get out. One scrape to the side and there will be a hole.
1960296
It does go over the head to slip down to go under their legs, but the gap is big enough that when you go to put it on the dog doesn't feel like he has to restrain from it. I tried it on my husky mix because he hates it too, but didn't really try to move around like his other one that goes on tighter around his head.
1199131
The floor pieces are the thinnest of the doghouse, with the exception of the flaps over the entrance. On the two that I bought, the floor pieces slide together in the middle and latch to the bottom of the doghouse. Living in the midwest and being warm / hot at times, the doghouse would slightly warp on the sides.
1353186
Yes, about four inches. One thing you should know is that you will need a non slip surface under the metal holder; otherwise, it will slide on the floor when your dog eats.
1205222
Mine has mesh at each end. You can roll the side back and clip it so your pet can see out. It's a brilliant bag :)
117793
Yes and No. There are hard plastic rollers on the four corners but there's still a lot of metal which touches the floor (especially when the weight of the dog is inside). I have put a sheet directly under the cage to protect the floor. Hope that helps!
348008
Good news, and bad news Christina. Once assembled, there is barely more than an inch of actual "crawl under" space left between the floor and the front rail on the bottom shelf. Unless your pup is extremely tiny, highly unlikely he could squeeze under the rail. The side panels extend fully down to the floor, so once the unit is butted right against the corner walls, puppy can't access the wires in that manner. The bad news is that unless your pup is trained well, he can easily walk right onto the bottom shelf area, and continue making his way toward the back, if you do not have something to fill the void, such as electronic equipment, books, or something that he knows he is forbidden to interfere with. Good luck with a little "tough love" on the pup, if need be. It would be a shame that you should have to forego a really great corner unit because of a mischievous pet.
1825397
I've been using this for our Doberman puppy who is currently 5 months old, weighing 42 lbs. I've currently opened it up and used it to corner off part of my office with a whelping pad on the floor to protect the carpet. She can actually jump it, though if I keep the "no-no" bottle nearby, she tends to stay in her playpen better. I think even a small dog could eventually figure out how to jump it, though. Overall, I'm still very happy with this purchase. I just can't use it to pen her up when I leave the room.
1693561
I would say no. It doesn't connect anywhere on the sides. I had trouble keeping my dog from going under it to the floor till he learned he wasn't supposed to. So if you aren't going to be able to train him to stay on top it won't do any good
948390
The bottom isn't that secure so unless you find a way to secure it better i would think those small pets might get out.Also i don't know if those pets would chew on it.
1698471
yes ,the rough opening for a sliding door sits slightly lower than the floor ,so when you install the panel ,the dog runs back and forth with ease and the actual rise is about one half inch.