So this is pretty sturdy once you set it up? I have a black fold up one now that had a plastic crate, the issue was my puppy chewing the plastic.
1522289
Yes... I have two beagles that love to chew & have no problems with that. I do attach two during clips to the door so they don't get out because one of my beagles knows how to open the latch & its fairly easy to open for her.
1522290
it is just as sturdy as my black one the only thing I did not like was that it was shinny silver like crome.
1522291
the hard plastic tray that goes underneath he cant really get to it since the edges extend past the inside perimeter its really hard for a dog to get to it and chew ont it. I use it for my my not so young puppy now have not had any problems as far as chewing is concerned, especially since its galvanized and not painted it is really not atractive to dogs
1522292
I didn't think it was as sturdy as my black one that I have. It's a little wobbly and my dog HATES the metal pan in the bottom.
1522293
It's metal so much stronger, but if you have a dog that is chewing they can break teeth on it. Maybe make sure there are plenty of toys inside, and feed meals in crate to make the crate itself less appealing!
1522294
No not like I thought it would be. I thought it was going to be like the metal cage I bought back in 1990 for my dog that liked to chew but it wasn't. I bought it for the same reason. My puppy actually got the door open. Luckily I was home at the time. I gave it to a friend of mine who has a dog that doesn't chew and is content in staying in the cage.
1522295
yes it is, the bottom is metal so you don't have to worry about it getting chewed up
1014492
I think you may want to get a more sturdy crate. I have a 20 lb dog so he is small and has lots of room. A 49 lb dog may be able to escape this one, especially if the dog is in the crate for an extended time.
13876
It is sturdy but I dont think stepping on the side would hold up if lots of pressure is put on it. Strap is plenty long. My Shih tzu is 12.4 pounds and she has room to lay down in it. She also puts her paws on the side to look out window and we have had no problems. This is a great seat.
1964456
yes, it will hold up, unless your dog is actually a chomping rascally puppy..............
585828
Yes, its sturdy enough, just make sure it doesn't slide off when your dog tries to get on it. It needs to be secured somehow.
1917400
Don't get the collapsable if your dog has extreme separation anxiety. Our pitbull mix was able to pull a panel down and get out. We then got the non collapsable version and he cannot get out of that one as the seems are bolted instead of rivets. He does try and does chew on the vents which can cause some minor gum bleeding. Once our dog got used to it, it seems to work pretty well. It is the only crate we have had that our dog has not destroyed. Hope that helps...
324036
My dog is about 15 lbs. and he has plenty of room. He naps in it quite a bit during the day, and doesn't seem to mind going in when I leave the house. The crate is very sturdy, and easy to fold down, plus the color is nice.
524071
Probably not puppy proof if you have a chewer. It has plastic covered mesh for doors and windows. We got it for our 85 lb. huskita and she has not ever chewed on it but she is pretty mellow and 4 yrs. old. I love this kennel.
515775
My gut instinct is to say no. It's a very sturdy crate but I would be leery of lifting my 55 lb. dog while he was in it. It would probably be fine a few times, but may start to break the stitching down over time. Great crate though. Folds up easy and is quite transportable.
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I have tried leaving my puppy in this crate for very short periods of time.... No longer than ten minutes. She already has chewed through some of the mesh and the zipper. I agree with everyone else in that if your dog doesn't chew on things, it would probably be fine.
2090706
I have a dog who is about 45 lbs. Zeke is content to spend days in crate.It is weaker metal than some , but it has worked very well for me. I could see if you had a large dog who hates being in a crate. But I am very happy with mine.
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It's a very sturdy crate. I rolled my car off a 30 foot embankment and the crate was not damaged at all until they cut it with a saw while trying to cut me out of the car. I immediately bought another one. Thankfully, my "baby" wasn't with me at the time, but I have no doubt she would have survived if she had been.
2285131
It has like fiber that's like fishing pole strength. So it is springs up when you unfold it, and fold it down to transport. It's a great crate, very sturdy. I love it.
391557
It's made of hard plastic, like other plastic crates. It's not any heavier then others of the same size. I have one point to make however. It has more places to hide dirt and for puppies to chew. See where the blue is. That's where it fits together. Not has a flat surface however.
524070
This crate is NOT puppy proof. If you want to crate train I would start with a metal crate until they are completely and 100% comfortable then you can move to a soft sided crate. My dog has a metal crate at home I only use the dogit for agility practice and competitions.
1872070
My Lab has a torn ACL we are rehabbing. She thinks the steps are ridiculous has no idea why we bought them. I do feel they are pretty sturdy though. The steps don't tip and lay flat. My 84 lb lazy Golden has used them and haven't seen a problem. I can't comment on every day use though.
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I think it is a very sturdy plastic and my dog did not chew it apart. Once he was done getting the kibble out of it he did not seem interested in it. It served it's purpose for dispensing food. My dog was good at tearing apart many doggie items, but this was not one of them. Each dog is unique.