Is it puppy proof, we are afraid he might try to chew his way out
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.
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.
524072
I would not call it puppy proof. The pad insert is definitely very chewable, although you could just take that out. While the construction is pretty sturdy, a determined/bored pup could shred the nylon with his claws and chew his way out from there. It's a nice, portable crate for traveling if you can keep an eye on the pup but you wouldn't want to leave him alone in it.
524073
I have a Boxer dog 11 months old. the dog destroyed all the zippers. I don't know if other breeds behave better than mine
524074
Definitely NOT puppy proof... These crates are best for adult dogs that are already crate trained and will not try to get out.
524075
I would NEVER put a puppy in a soft sided crate. Any soft sided crate. They are naturally attracted to anything they can chew, and would chew their way through any soft sided crate. This is a very nice, well designed crate, but it is still just material. I would say Adults only, and use with some training. K. Topham, DVM
524076
It is cloth and plastic and easily chewed. I would recommend using a wire crate until you are sure they won't chew. A good test is a dog bed in the wire crate, if they are over 6 months (past teething) and don't chew up a bed left with them you could try a soft crate.
524077
so the cloth part is strong. my 1 yr old golden put his claws through the mesh door pretty easily, i since had it repaired with stronger mesh. other than that this is a great crate.
598421
I was it weekly and have had it for six months (for my dog) It is holding up very well. As long as the puppy doesn't chew it up it should be fine.
472603
Yeah it could def keep him in, my only concern would be if he/she figures out that he can chew its way out of the mesh.
1311452
one of my 4 dogs is a chewer and totally destroyed it. It did take him a while, but - yes, it is not impossible.
13726
Depends on his teeth really. It is not a rock hard toy, but if he has weak teeth, etc. Possibly?! I let my 8mo with hers in her crate, and she was fine...
125259
It will stick but if the dog has enough strength or tenacity, the dog could claw it off. I have marks on my door from the previous dog separation anxiety issues and they can be stubborn. It's worth a try and you could put some Tabasco on it to discourage him too if training can't be integrated.
1865705
Not sure how to answer that. It is soft sided and an unhappy puppy could chew or claw thru it. But if you had a puppy that didn't chew things it would be fine. Depends on the little critter. My dogs have been fine but my daughter's dog chewed, scratched his way out.
1503236
the door to this one is a bit flimsy and there is a gap at the bottom. If he is the type to try to escape I probably wouldn't trust this one! I have another large crate made by Petmate that is very sturdy. I would probably go with that brand. And you might want to go with a larger size. My largest dog is 55 pounds.
723862
We have our Germany Shepherd puppy in it and she's teething and it has held up there isn't really any edges on the inside for a dog to get a hold on. I hope this is helpful
567621
he should be fine. we have a 20 pd American Eskie and it works great for him. If he's a chewer don't leave it out after they've gotten all the treats out. good luck
48767
It is sewn to the walls on the bottom. No escaping, unless the puppy chews through the fabric.
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.
1346046
Archie our German Shepherd has been chewing on it pretty hard and so far no broken teeth. He is still a pup though.
1080662
I think a puppy would figure out a way to chew through the mesh. Having three dogs at home, I can say our trainer told us not to consider giving a "chewing pup" a bed until they were 2 years old. ( we were told that after going through countless beds! Lol ). We just used old or inexpensive blankets or towels for their beds.
338222
Not me, but my dog is more of a claw-er and less of a chewer. It seems pretty sturdy to me, I would be super impressed if your dog chewed out. My neighbor has the same one for his pitbull (who tore out a giant chunk of drywall) and it's withstood her tendency to destroy things.
1298964
If the dog could rip the mesh it could possibly get out. There is a zippered top and all the doors zip so even if the dog turned it over it would stay enclosed. Hope this helps.
1403434
With the smaller insert That locks in place & adjusts the food output I would say no in case they were able to get that loose. Not to say I haven't accidentally left it out over night to wake up to one of our two dogs trying to get the last of the food out the other left behind, but he's also not a huge chewer