The cover of this kennel just lasted 4four months. Easy to make a hole just pushing with one finger. Is there another material or can I buy just the cover without the frame?
1079848
Mine lasted almost a year. You can order a new tarp directly from the manufacturer but I chose to get a heavy duty tarp from harbor freight. It was much less in cost than the OEM tarp and has lasted now going on two years. Hope that helps.
1079849
Wow, I had one last 3 years. My current one is on its second winter. Are you in a high sunlight or very cold area?
1278836
Sharp scissors or a very sharp knife and a straight edge to cut it would work. If you know someone who sews making the cover fit would not be a problem either. I had no smell issue with ours. I let it self inflate and air out for a couple of days and have been sleeping great ever since!!!
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Hi patti, your door should have come with a panel that you can slide over the flap to seal it off from both inside and outside ,if you bought an ideal pet product door, they may have neglected to put it in the box, I have had some issues with ideal, hope this helps
58737
I just took off the cover to wash it, and it is made with layers of Hexacomb - a type of honeycombed, sturdy corrugated cardboard. It does the job!! http://www.hexacomb.com/hexacomb/distributors.html
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if its the frame then there is no replacement parts for it ,only another frame would work ,the tarps they ussaally go before the frame ,then one could keep extra frame,its a $$$ thing they want you to buy another one ,most cases the cover cost as much as the whole thing,so if it cant be fixed bye friend that can weld the parts look to buy another one ,its just the way it is
319368
its been with me for almost a year now. i made my own cover. things are fine with me, no rust. i reccomend that you make a thik cover to prevent it from heat and rain.
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My mastiff really doesn't dig. The cover feels substantial, but soft. I have a feeling of your dog likes to dig his nails in, it may not last too long.
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Nah. I love the durability of this bed. My Goldie loves to dig and so I bought an extra micro-fleece duvet cover for it. My pug loves to sleep in it with her and without her too. It's really soft, warm, and holds up nicely. The Goldie digs until her bed is just right for sleeping. I can't believe I've had this for a year now! :) It the really cold weather I put the space heater in front of the bed. The pug never leaves it. Ha!
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The covers can be purchased from the manufacturers site. Love these beds, and so do my dogs. Unfortunately, I discovered the bitter apple spray only after my pit mix puppy found he could use the corner of the bed as a teething toy. Our covers have been washed several times and hold up great. Now I use the bitter apple spray along the seam and corners about every 3 days. Lesson learned. Got off a 3 hour conference call to find a living room that looked like an explosion at a pillow factory! Innocent look on his face was priceless :)
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The cover is not removable...at least there is no zipper or snaps, etc. There is a kind of rubberized layer on the bottom, but I wouldn't trust it not to soak through. The stuffing is very noisy - even after 8 months.
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I disagree. The cover will not last long. One summer will dry and crack it. I dont know if other covers are available for purchase
1375485
Well, you don't see the rust... I have had mine several years and been very happy with it. It was left outside in the summer months so the dogs always had a place to lay when they were outside. It showed no signs of rust. Then I went to replace the cover this year and the threads of the screws are all rusted in place. Try as I might, I cannot get them out and think I will have to buy a new one. So I would recommend putting some anti-seize on the screws to prevent rust.
1950109
The cover is pretty tough and the zipper on an end, so not to easy. I made another slip on cover out of a queen sized fleece blanket and my dog doesn't like fleecy things to chew. The bed is great!
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I bought this bed twice! It took it about two months for my dogs to destroy both! I found an expensive alternative though, but it's awesome! Look up kuranda.com. Chew proof!! We've had this bed for six months, they have been able to do anything to it! Easy to clean too. Good luck! -Linda Alstott
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Michelle, The one we bought had the removable cover with it. It seems to be very sturdy. We use a small blanket or a towel over the top.Our Cody just loves his bed. Does not like to share, so we bought another for our other dog. Very pleased with the quality.Steve
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Be careful of cheap covers. The ones B&N; sells are much better quality than some of these companies just trying to make a buck off a new item. Spend a few bucks more and you won't have to replace it in a few months
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It won't last for your kennel run. More like coated paper, and says "temporary" on the bag. I would go for the tarp.